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Authority Drift Index

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Rate each statement based on your actual behaviour in real situations — not your intention or your standard.

1 = Rarely true 2 = Occasionally true 3 = Sometimes true 4 = Often true 5 = Consistently true

Pillar 1: Decision Discipline

I make high-stakes decisions promptly once sufficient information is available.

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I make high-stakes decisions promptly once sufficient information is available.

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In the last 90 days, I have delayed a necessary conversation due to anticipated tension.

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In the last 90 days, I have delayed a necessary conversation due to anticipated tension.

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I rarely revisit decisions unless genuinely new information emerges.

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I rarely revisit decisions unless genuinely new information emerges.

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I distinguish clearly between political risk and emotional discomfort.

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I distinguish clearly between political risk and emotional discomfort.

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I do not justify delayed decisions as "strategic timing" when the real driver is discomfort.

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I do not justify delayed decisions as "strategic timing" when the real driver is discomfort.

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Pillar 2: Pressure Behaviour

When challenged publicly, I remain regulated without becoming defensive or over-assertive.

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When challenged publicly, I remain regulated without becoming defensive or over-assertive.

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I can hold silence in difficult conversations without rushing to relieve tension.

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I can hold silence in difficult conversations without rushing to relieve tension.

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When others react emotionally, I remain steady rather than adjusting my position.

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When others react emotionally, I remain steady rather than adjusting my position.

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I am aware of my internal reaction before responding in high-pressure moments.

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I am aware of my internal reaction before responding in high-pressure moments.

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I do not adjust my message based on anticipated emotional reactions.

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I do not adjust my message based on anticipated emotional reactions.

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Pillar 3: Standards Enforcement

I address underperformance early rather than waiting for patterns to compound.

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I address underperformance early rather than waiting for patterns to compound.

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My enforcement of standards is as consistent today as it was 12 months ago.

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My enforcement of standards is as consistent today as it was 12 months ago.

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Consequences are applied consistently including with high performers.

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Consequences are applied consistently including with high performers.

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In the last quarter, I have tolerated behaviour I would previously have addressed immediately.

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In the last quarter, I have tolerated behaviour I would previously have addressed immediately.

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My team would describe my expectations as clear and consistent even under pressure.

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My team would describe my expectations as clear and consistent even under pressure.

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Pillar 4: Responsibility Boundaries

I allow capable adults to carry the full weight of their role even when it creates discomfort.

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I allow capable adults to carry the full weight of their role even when it creates discomfort.

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I do not over-function when others underperform.

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I do not over-function when others underperform.

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In the past 6 months, I have re-explained standards instead of enforcing them.

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In the past 6 months, I have re-explained standards instead of enforcing them.

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I sometimes prioritise being perceived as reasonable over being decisively clear.

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I sometimes prioritise being perceived as reasonable over being decisively clear.

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I do not compensate for recurring execution gaps within my team.

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I do not compensate for recurring execution gaps within my team.

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What is the one conversation you know you need to have but haven't?

There are no right or wrong answers here. Be honest with yourself.