Personal Leadership Assessment
This self-assessment is designed to help you reflect on your leadership style, mindset, and behaviors. There are no right or wrong answers—just honest insights into where you currently are and where you may want to grow.
Instructions:
Rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 5 for each statement:
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1 = Strongly Disagree
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2 = Disagree
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3 = Neutral / Sometimes
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4 = Agree
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5 = Strongly Agree
Section 1: Self-Leadership
| Statement | Rating (1–5) |
|---|---|
| I have a clear sense of my personal values. | |
| I take responsibility for my actions and decisions. | |
| I manage my time and energy effectively. | |
| I actively seek feedback to improve. | |
| I reflect regularly on my leadership performance. |
Section 2: Vision and Direction
| Statement | Rating (1–5) |
|---|---|
| I can articulate a clear and compelling vision. | |
| I help others see the bigger picture and long-term goals. | |
| I align daily actions with long-term objectives. | |
| I am comfortable leading through change and uncertainty. |
Section 3: Emotional Intelligence and Relationships
| Statement | Rating (1–5) |
|---|---|
| I understand how my emotions affect my behavior. | |
| I stay calm and constructive under pressure. | |
| I listen actively and empathize with others. | |
| I manage conflicts with fairness and composure. | |
| People feel heard and respected when they interact with me. |
Section 4: Communication and Influence
| Statement | Rating (1–5) |
|---|---|
| I communicate clearly and confidently. | |
| I adapt my communication style to different audiences. | |
| I can motivate and inspire others through my words and actions. | |
| I provide helpful, respectful feedback. |
Section 5: Team Development and Empowerment
| Statement | Rating (1–5) |
|---|---|
| I delegate tasks appropriately and trust others to deliver. | |
| I invest time in developing the strengths of others. | |
| I create a safe environment where people can share ideas and take risks. | |
| I recognize and celebrate others’ contributions. |
Scoring and Reflection
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Total your scores for each section.
Reflect:
- Where are your strongest leadership areas?
- Which areas would you like to develop further?
- What is one specific action you can take this week to improve your leadership?
Tip: Repeat this assessment every few months to track your growth and stay aligned with your leadership goals.
Leadership Development Exercise
Look inward to lead outward.
Purpose of this Exercise
Self-reflection helps leaders grow by:
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Increasing self-awareness
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Identifying blind spots
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Reinforcing strengths
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Aligning values with behavior
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Setting intentions for improvement
Use this as a guided journaling session, end-of-course assessment, or team development activity.
Part 1: Who Am I as a Leader?
1. What are three core values that guide my leadership?
(Examples: Integrity, Curiosity, Accountability, Empathy)
2. When do I feel most effective as a leader? What conditions or actions support that?
3. What’s one moment I’m proud of in my leadership journey so far—and why?
4. What feedback have I received (recently or in the past) that challenged or changed me?
5. What emotional tendencies (e.g. impatience, defensiveness, conflict-avoidance) do I need to watch in myself?
Part 2: What Have I Learned?
6. Which leadership topic or lesson from this course impacted me most—and why?
7. What’s one leadership strength I discovered or reinforced during this course?
8. What’s one blind spot or growth area I need to work on?
Part 3: How Will I Lead Going Forward?
9. How do I want my team to experience me as a leader? What words would I want them to use to describe me?
10. In what situations do I need to communicate more clearly or listen more deeply?
11. How will I build trust more deliberately with my team or colleagues?
12. What’s one change I’ll commit to making in how I lead starting this week?
Optional: My Leadership Commitment Statement
Write a short 3–4 sentence Leadership Commitment Statement based on your reflections above.
This becomes your personal anchor and reminder moving forward.
Example:
I commit to leading with integrity, listening before acting, and making decisions with courage and care. I will be consistent in my actions, transparent in my communication, and accountable to my team. I choose to lead not from authority—but from service and example.
Follow-Up Suggestion
Revisit this reflection in 3–6 months. What’s changed? What’s grown? Where are you still challenged?
Leadership isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being present, learning, and improving continuously.