Tests for identyfying leadership

Psychological test identifying leadership for teachers and students 1^st TEST

(1-5 scores for each answer)

1. Do you have a reputation for breaking new ground, and do you like to do it without breaking glass?

2. Do you tend to rally for a cause at work?

3. Do people rely on you for career advice, even after they’ve left the company?

4. Do you have a strong sense of justice that is not directed by politics?

5. Are you happiest and most driven at the start of things?

6. Are you an excellent listener, able to put yourself in another’s shoes?

7. Do you act as the go-between when others are in conflict, or during negotiations?

8. Are you known for being relentless about pursuing initiatives?

9. Do you have a very large contact list, and are you good at keeping in touch with people?

10. Are you regarded as being methodical about collecting facts before making a decision?

11. Are you often the “idea person” and the driver of new initiatives?

12. Are you a natural “therapist”?

13. Are you an instinctive problem solver?

14. Have you been called a perfectionist (sometimes in a negative way)?

15. Do you introduce new people to new ideas and new paths?

16. Is being fair really important to you, to the extent that you will solicit input from a wide variety of people to ensure everyone’s voice is heard?

17. Do you frequently see opportunities for new products and markets?

18. Do others count on your supply of information and wisdom?

19. Are you the one holding the spotlight, rather than standing in its beam?

20. When something doesn’t seem quite right are you compelled to do something about it?

21. Do you often chat with your employees about their lives outside work?

22. Are you ever accused of being too rational?

23. Do you tend to juggle a lot of different projects, both at work and at home?

24. Are you often the one people turn to for guidance during or after a particularly stressful situation?

25. Of the last 10 people to come into your office, how many were asking you to get involved to fix something?

26. Of the last 10 people to come into your office, how many were there to discuss something you thought needed improving?

Hardly any Just a few About half The majority The vast majority

27. Of the last 10 people to come into your office, how many were there to discuss career or personal issues?

Hardly any Just a few About half The majority The vast majority

28. Of the last ten people to come into your office, how many left with a greater understanding of some pivotal issues or the root cause of a problem?

Hardly any Just a few About half The majority The vast majority

29. Of the last 10 people to come into your office, how many were there to discuss something new that is exciting to you?

Hardly any Just a few About half The majority The vast majority

30. Of the last 10 people to come into your office, how many were there purely to ask for your advice or counsel?

Hardly any Just a few About half The majority The vast majority

Use the table below for a general guideline of where you stand.

• 140 and above - You are well on your way to becoming a leader.

• 115 to 139 - You are getting close.

• 114 and below - Don't Give up! Many before you have continued with their studies to become some of the finest leaders around.

2^nd TEST

• Almost Always True — 5

• Frequently True — 4

• Occasionally True — 3

• Seldom True — 2

• Almost Never True — 1

1.When assigning tasks, I consider people's skills and interests.

1-2-3-4-5

2.I doubt myself and my ability to succeed.

1-2-3-4-5

3.I expect nothing less than top-notch results from people.

1-2-3-4-5

4.I expect my people to work harder than I do.

1-2-3-4-5

5.When someone is upset, I try to understand how he or she is feeling.

1-2-3-4-5

6.When circumstances change, I can struggle to know what to do.

1-2-3-4-5

7.I think that personal feelings shouldn't be allowed to get in the way of performance and productivity.

1-2-3-4-5

8.I am highly motivated because I know I have what it takes to be successful.

1-2-3-4-5

9.Time spent worrying about team morale is time that's wasted.

1-2-3-4-5

10.I get upset and worried quite often in the workplace.

1-2-3-4-5

11.My actions show people what I want from them.

1-2-3-4-5

12.When working with a team, I encourage everyone to work toward the same overall objectives

1-2-3-4-5

13.I make exceptions to my rules and expectations. It's easier than being the enforcer all the time!

1-2-3-4-5

14.I enjoy planning for the future.

1-2-3-4-5

15.I feel threatened when someone criticizes me.

1-2-3-4-5

16.I make time to learn what people need from me, so that they can be successful.

1-2-3-4-5

17.I'm optimistic about life, and I can see beyond temporary setbacks and problems.

1-2-3-4-5

18.I think that teams perform best when individuals keep doing the same tasks and perfecting them, instead of learning new skills and challenging themselves.

1-2-3-4-5

18-34

You need to work hard on your leadership skills. The good news is that if you use more of these skills at work, at home, and in the community, you'll be a real asset to the people around you. You can do it – and now is a great time to start! (Read below to start.)

35-52

You're doing OK as a leader, but you have the potential to do much better. While you've built the foundation of effective leadership, this is your opportunity to improve your skills, and become the best you can be. Examine the areas where you lost points, and determine what you can do to develop skills in these areas. (Read below to start.)

53-90

Excellent! You're well on your way to becoming a good leader. However, you can never be too good at leadership or too experienced – so look at the areas where you didn't score maximum points, and figure out what you can do to improve your performance. (Read below to start.)