1) I seem to have the ability to "look around the corner" to see the future in ways that others don't?
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2) I regularly read about future trends and think about their impact on my work.
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3) I can name at least three friends or associates I meet with who are great futuristic thinkers
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4) When facing decisions about the future, I construct and consider a variety of possible scenarios
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5) I periodically write detailed descriptions about what the future may look like in my organization
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1) I enjoy discussing concepts, paradigms and business philosophies with my associates and friends.
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2) I look for and identify the underlying assumptions behind organizational strategies.
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3) I think about the models, concepts and principles that I find in the world around me and how they may relate to my leadership opportunities
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4) I have a list of conceptual models or organizing principles that I use regularly in my leadership and share with others.
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5) I think about the advantages and disadvantages of the structure and culture in our organization and how I can influence it for better outcomes.
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1) I have a list of "big picture" goals for what I want to accomplish, both personally and professionally
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2) I regularly set and achieve S.M.A.R.T. goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timebound).
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3) I have a current and detailed SLOT analysis for my organizational responsibilities (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats).
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4) I start every week with a list of priorities for the week.
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5) I maintain and manage a daily task list that helps me organize and execute my time around the things that matter most.
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1) I enjoy brainstorming and "out-of-the-box" thinking with others.
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2) I find it easy to suspend judgment in the initial stages of exploring new ideas with others.
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3) I notice unique patterns, variables, processes, systems or relationships that others don’t.
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4) I challenge established theories, methods, or protocols
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5) I have been an active contributor to a specific improvement in a product, service, process or strategy in the past six months
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1) I am considered an expert by those around me in a specific field related to my work.
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2) I have a defined professional development plan for the next 12 months or longer.
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3) I read from thought leaders in my fields of interest for at least three hours per week.
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4) I have attended two or more off-site professional development learning opportunities (conferences, forums, seminars, etc.) in the past year.
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5) I regularly read the blogs of thought leaders in my field.
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1) I enjoy dissecting a problem and developing a step-by-step plan to resolve it
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2) I am intrigued by "unsolvable" problems and don’t mind the ambiguity of complex, multi-faceted challenges.
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3) I regularly ask several "why" questions when seeking to understand the relevance and context of a problem.
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4) When studying a problem, I consistently work to separate assumptions from facts.
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5) After "solving" a problem, I regularly track the results of my solution in order to keep improving more on the results.
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1) I find it easy to make decisions at the "ideal" time for optimal results
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2) I recognize what decisions are mine to make and what decisions should be delegated to someone else.
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3) I write down the significant decisions I make and review the results of these decisions 9 – 12 months later.
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4) I have a specific decision-making process I utilize when making decisions with long term or significant impact.
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5) I approach important decisions with a mix of approximately 60% intuition and 40% data analysis.
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1) I maintain a good balance between taking care of myself and getting my work completed on time
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2) I am always conscious of managing the space between stimulus and response in how I react to people and situations
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3) I have a clear understanding of my priorities and what matters most in my work
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4) I have time every day that I protect from interruptions and distractions so I can get important things done that are not necessarily urgent
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5) I am able to maintain a relaxed focus and "present moment awareness" throughout my workdays without periods of hyperactivity or low energy.
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1) I do not make excuses or blame others when I fail to deliver on a commitment.
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2) I accept the consequences of my choices and help others do the same.
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3) I take the responsibility to know and negotiate the expectations others have toward me and to ask for specific feedback.
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4) I accept responsibility for my emotions, behaviors and results.
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5) I learn from my mistakes and failures, resulting in improved performance with future assignments.
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1) I recognize changing circumstances and regularly adjust my tactics in order to achieve the optimal results
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2) I resist the temptation to stubbornly insist on doing things my way when people ask me to consider alternatives.
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3) I am comfortable living with a certain amount of ambiguity in circumstances, all while not losing my focus on my goals and desired results
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4) I don’t mind taking some reasonable risks and learning from both failures and success.
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5) I am willing to change directions, priorities and schedules when it becomes clear that circumstances dictate it wise to do so.
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1) I have experienced and recovered from one or more significant setbacks in my career and/or personal life
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2) I reflect on setbacks, failures and heartache, looking for dormant opportunities that will yield equivalent or greater benefits
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3) I let friends and associates see my setbacks and provide support rather than always "going it alone".
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4) I bounce back quickly from tough days with a natural optimism about things getting better "tomorrow".
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5) I engage in various activities weekly that provide personal renewal and recovery from the day-to-day stresses of work and life.
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1) I have a set of written goals for my personal and professional life
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2) I have a set of written goals for this year
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3) I consistently write S.M.A.R.T. goals (Specific, Measureable, Action-Oriented, Realistic, Time-bound).
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4) I share my goals with one or more associates or friends as away to be accountable for results
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5) I track my results and achieve 80% of more of my written goals
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1) I take initiative without prodding and do whatever it takes to get results.
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2) I will get started on a new project before I know the full scope of my responsibilities over time
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3) I am invigorated by obstacles I encounter because they make success that much better.
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4) I express a "can do" attitude even if I can’t see all of the ways to achieve my goals
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5) I get started on a new assignment or project within 24 hours of being assigned or committing to it.
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1) I consistently demonstrate a genuine interest in others.
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2) I find it easy to set aside my assumptions about another person so I can understand them at deeper levels of insight
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3) I regularly advocate for the interests, needs and wants of others.
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4) I express positive reinforcement often for contributions others are making toward shared success.
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5) I express respect and kindness toward others at least three times for every criticism or corrective statement
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1) I reject stereotyping others based on their ethnicity, functional responsibilities, beliefs, age, or personalities.
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2) I consistently lead and support others by focusing on their talents and how we can leverage these talents to achieve professional and organizational success.
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3) I stretch my perspectives by considering and seeking to understand multiple perspectives around important issues.
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4) I know the names and interests of my associates’ spouses, close friends, and children.
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5) I have copies of talent profiles for those I work with and I use these regularly to work effectively with them
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1) I am always polite and courteous toward others, regardless of their positions or attitudes toward me
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2) Others have commented that I seem to be able to disagree without being disagreeable.
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3) I am consciously aware of the potential gaps between my intent and my impact in how I communicate with others
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4) I regularly ask for specific feedback from others about how I can develop more diplomacy and tact.
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5) I am comfortable being respectful toward others while maintaining my commitment to resolving difficult issues without intimidating or being intimidated.
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1)My "enemies" are minimal and see themselves as such by their choice, not mine.
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2) I enjoy knowing and working with people from diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences.
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3) I find it easy to establish new relationships that are substantive and mutually beneficial.
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4) I maintain some type of database of key relationships and I review it regularly to consider how we can help and support each other.
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5) I am consciously aware of the value inherent in asking questions and affirming others in addition to stating my own opinions.
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1)I am willing to use my influence to persuade others based on my convictions
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2) I intentionally build trust (rather than intimidation, coercion, or pulling rank) as the foundation for effective persuasion.
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3) I generally have a high level of credibility with others that makes persuasion easier to achieve.
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4) When seeking to persuade others, I lead with carefully developed logic and follow with passion or conviction
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5)I am transparent in persuading others and I do not manipulate or use tricks to gain their agreement.
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1) I am able to separate people from issues when engaging in important negotiations.
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2) I regularly seek win/win outcomes when negotiating with others
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3) I approach negotiations with the belief that there may be additional alternatives I haven’t thought of that are better than my current solutions
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4)I am able to maintain a positive, respectful attitude when negotiating with someone who takes opposing positions.
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5) I expend the effort to thoroughly understand the interests and issues of the parties with whom I negotiate
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1) I look for differing values or interests in the conflicted parties as a way of understanding why the conflict exists.
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2) I view conflicts as opportunities to gain deeper insights into others that may result in stronger cooperation in the future.
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3) When addressing conflict, I take the time to understand and respond to emotions before addressing the facts.
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4)I do not ignore or avoid conflict but seek to use it as a positive opportunity to strengthen relationships
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5) I welcome ideological conflict (debate) as a way to sharpen and improve decision making skills.
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1) I enjoy working as part of a team of individuals with diverse talents, backgrounds and interests
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2) I look for opportunities to proactively contribute to the success of teams of which I am a member
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3) I make it a priority to be accountable to the other members of the teams of which I am a member
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4) I actively participate in ideological debate about team decisions and then, once decisions are made, I give my full support to the implementation of those decisions.
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5) I don’t talk about my team members differently or disparagingly when they aren’t present.
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1) I have a professional development plan that includes being coachable and seeking specific feedback from others.
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2) I have developed and regularly use the coaching skills of providing clear expectations, giving timely and effective feedback and asking questions that help those I lead develop clarity and accountability
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3) I help others think more clearly about what they want, what they are currently doing, whether their current plan is working and what they should change in order to improve their results.
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4) I help those I coach increase their personal accountability to the commitments they have made.
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5) I am actively involved mentoring two or more people, helping them leverage their natural talents and navigate the unique opportunities or challenges in the organizations where they serve.
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1) I ask my key customers, whether internal or external, how I’m doing and what I can do to get better
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2) I make promises to my customers sparingly and then keep them rigorously.
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3) I consciously look for opportunities to exceed my customers’ expectations by going the extra mile, particularly when it is unexpected.
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4) I receive unsolicited referrals or endorsements from my customers, whether internal or external.
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5) I intentionally develop new skills that will create value for my current and future customers.
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1) I can recall times when I have inspired people to make commitments they wouldn’t have made otherwise
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2) I don’t hesitate to take risks for the sake of pursuing our purpose, vision or mission.
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3) I consistently delegate appropriate levels of responsibility and authority effectively.
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4) I make it a practice of involving people in making decisions that will impact them.
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5) I address performance issues promptly, fairly and consistently.
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1) It is easy for me to see all the required components of a project in order to achieve the goals or desired results.
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2) I have successfully organized and executed a complex project that included directing two or more others within the past six months.
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3) I am proficient using technology to manage a complex project (such as Excel, MS Project, Visio, etc.)
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4) I hold myself and others accountable to achieving goals and timelines on a consistent basis.
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5)I ensure there are adequate resources and time available to achieve the objectives of a project.
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