ROOTS Assessment
A simple mirror for your thinking and behavior.
It helps you see what’s shaping how you work, lead, and relate — often without realizing it.
Upon submission, your report will be sent to the email address you provided.
Scale:
1 — Strongly Disagree
2 — Disagree 3 — Neutral 4 — Agree 5 — Strongly Agree
1. I often prioritize what feels rewarding right now because that’s what matters most in life.
2. When I’m making decisions, my focus is usually on what I stand to gain immediately.
3. My progress would be faster if people around me adjusted certain behaviours.
4. When someone is responsible for a task, they should handle it fully without expecting others to step in
5. If a situation stops aligning with what I want, I prefer to withdraw rather than talk about it.
6. People are expected to treat me kindly at all times; that should not depend on what I do.
7. My reactions—especially the difficult ones—are usually triggered by how people behave toward me
8. Apologies are mainly for people who clearly caused the problem.
9. If something isn’t assigned to me, my involvement shouldn’t be expected, no matter the situation.
10. A person can only work best with people who think and act in ways that are similar to theirs.
11. I am able to express myself honestly, even when it exposes parts of me I’m not proud of
12. It doesn’t feel right to let people know my weaknesses because it may reduce the respect they have for me.
13. I let people express their thoughts fully, even when their honesty makes me uncomfortable.
14. When I feel unheard, I express my frustration strongly so others can understand how deeply I feel
15. When familiar issues arise, bringing up past words or actions to get at the other person sometimes feels necessary.
16. When new issues show up, it is right to sometimes remind people of their previous mistakes.
17. If someone is known for good values, they shouldn’t be seen in environments that question those values
18. I usually need people to prove themselves before I trust them.
19. If someone has broken trust before, they shouldn’t be trusted again
20. I try to keep past conflict separate from how I interpret someone’s behaviour in the present
21. It doesn’t feel right for people close to me ask about my plans or direction
22. I expect people to support what I’m pursuing, even when I haven’t explained every detail.
23. I don’t always feel the need to fully explain my vision, even to those directly involved
24. Success often requires teaching people how to support the vision and being patient
25. I believe the people around me can be trusted to support my ideas and help them grow.
