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Leader's Labyrinth Self-Survey 1

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1. To what extent do you step forward when the pressure is on?

1 = I usually wait to be told 5 = I consistently step in first
1. To what extent do you step forward when the pressure is on?

2. To what extent do people look to you first when things go wrong?

1 = Rarely or never 5 = Almost always
2. To what extent do people look to you first when things go wrong?

3. To what extent do you hide behind 'not my job' when things get messy?

1 = Almost always 5 = Never — I take responsibility
3. To what extent do you hide behind 'not my job' when things get messy?

4. To what extent do you know your values and your 'why'?

1 = I rarely think about it 5 = I’m crystal clear
4. To what extent do you know your values and your 'why'?

5. To what extent do you allow yourself to be known beyond your job title?

1 = I keep everything hidden 5 = I’m open and authentic
5. To what extent do you allow yourself to be known beyond your job title?

6. To what extent are you aware of the excuses you tell yourself?

1 = Rarely aware 5 = Very aware and I challenge myself
6. To what extent are you aware of the excuses you tell yourself?

7. To what extent do you believe you inspire others to follow you?

1 = Not at all 5 = Strongly inspirational
7. To what extent do you believe you inspire others to follow you?

8. To what extent do you deliberately build credibility and trustworthiness?

1 = Hardly ever 5 = Consistently
8. To what extent do you deliberately build credibility and trustworthiness?

9. To what extent would people stick with you if they weren’t paid to?

1 = Nobody would 5 = Most people would
9. To what extent would people stick with you if they weren’t paid to?

10. To what extent do you give clear direction versus just setting tasks?

1 = Mostly just tasks 5 = Always clear direction
10. To what extent do you give clear direction versus just setting tasks?

11. To what extent do you hover or meddle after setting direction?

1 = Constantly 5 = Rarely or never
11. To what extent do you hover or meddle after setting direction?

12. To what extent do you allow your team to try and fail?

1 = Never 5 = Always
12. To what extent do you allow your team to try and fail?

13. To what extent do you demonstrate personal skin in the game?

1 = Rarely 5 = Always
13. To what extent do you demonstrate personal skin in the game?

14. To what extent do you step up first before asking others to step up?

1 = Rarely 5 = Always
14. To what extent do you step up first before asking others to step up?

15. To what extent do you truly listen rather than just wait to speak?

1 = Rarely 5 = Always
15. To what extent do you truly listen rather than just wait to speak?

16. To what extent do you prepare to be brief and clear in communication?

1 = Rarely 5 = Always
16. To what extent do you prepare to be brief and clear in communication?

17. To what extent do you build shared context and a compelling future?

1 = Rarely 5 = Always
17. To what extent do you build shared context and a compelling future?

18. To what extent do you pause and breathe before responding?

1 = Rarely 5 = Almost always
18. To what extent do you pause and breathe before responding?

19. To what extent do you lead with presence rather than panic?

1 = Rarely 5 = Almost always
19. To what extent do you lead with presence rather than panic?

20. To what extent do you expect pushback as part of leadership?

1 = Never 5 = Always
20. To what extent do you expect pushback as part of leadership?

21. To what extent do you listen for what’s underneath resistance?

1 = Never 5 = Always
21. To what extent do you listen for what’s underneath resistance?

22. To what extent do you balance holding direction with dealing with concerns?

1 = Poorly 5 = Very well
22. To what extent do you balance holding direction with dealing with concerns?