Leadership Approach Assessment Leadership Approach Self-Assessment Complete this self-assessment to help determine and reflect on your leadership approach. For each of the questions listed below, rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being Almost Always True and 1 being Almost Never True. Choose the response you think most honestly and objectively represents your default approach. Organization Name (optional) First & Last Name Email Address Phantom Approach I spend very little time 1-on-1 with my team and am often not available. Almost Never True Seldom True Occasionally True Frequently True Almost Always True I avoid having the tough conversations with my team and colleagues. Almost Never True Seldom True Occasionally True Frequently True Almost Always True My confidence comes from spending time with people outside of my team. Almost Never True Seldom True Occasionally True Frequently True Almost Always True Taskmaster Approach I lead by telling others what to do rather than seek out their ideas. Almost Never True Seldom True Occasionally True Frequently True Almost Always True I use my positional authority to control how work gets done. Almost Never True Seldom True Occasionally True Frequently True Almost Always True My confidence comes from my ability to solve problems and make decisions. Almost Never True Seldom True Occasionally True Frequently True Almost Always True Contributor Approach I add value to my organization by applying my domain skills. Almost Never True Seldom True Occasionally True Frequently True Almost Always True I enjoy getting into the details and being involved in the tactical day-to-day. Almost Never True Seldom True Occasionally True Frequently True Almost Always True My confidence comes from my own contributions and domain expertise. Almost Never True Seldom True Occasionally True Frequently True Almost Always True Organizer Approach I spend most of my time scheduling, planning, and prioritizing people’s work. Almost Never True Seldom True Occasionally True Frequently True Almost Always True I delegate work, allocate resources where needed, and keep people informed. Almost Never True Seldom True Occasionally True Frequently True Almost Always True My confidence comes from my knowledge of and control over resources. Almost Never True Seldom True Occasionally True Frequently True Almost Always True Coach Approach I place the highest priority on helping others and making them successful. Almost Never True Seldom True Occasionally True Frequently True Almost Always True I help people develop by exhortation, sharing knowledge, and giving feedback. Almost Never True Seldom True Occasionally True Frequently True Almost Always True My confidence comes through seeing others be successful. Almost Never True Seldom True Occasionally True Frequently True Almost Always True Transformer Approach I’m proactive in identifying new initiatives and leading change. Almost Never True Seldom True Occasionally True Frequently True Almost Always True I inspire people to leave the status quo and embrace new ideas. Almost Never True Seldom True Occasionally True Frequently True Almost Always True My confidence comes through motivating others to take action. Almost Never True Seldom True Occasionally True Frequently True Almost Always True Time's up
