You can judge your leadership skills by answering yes or no to the following questions. Each yes answer counts as one point.

YES / NO

1. I know how to motivate each of my staff members.

2. I have frequent (weekly, bi-weekly) productive staff meetings where information is exchanged and acknowledgement is given.

3. I have the confidence of my team.

4. I walk the talk, I model the behavior I want from my team.

5. I keep confidential information confidential.

6. I fight for my team (for salary increases, high profile assignments, etc.)

7. I am fair and treat all staff members with respect and with equal consideration.

8. I am able to provide negative feedback in a balanced and constructive manner.

9. I am diligent, thorough and timely in doing performance appraisals.

10. My staff knows what their goals are.

11. I know what my supervisor's vision is for the department/company and have an action plan that guides my staff towards this vision.

12. I provide my staff with opportunities to refresh their skills.

13. I have a sense of humor that is not demeaning to others.

14. I know what my strengths are and am working through a career development plan to improve my areas of weakness.

15. I admit when I do not know the answer.

16. I share the credit and accolades with those who contributed.

17. I encourage my staff to maintain a balanced life.

18. I do not scream or lose my temper.

19. I know how and what to delegate.

20. I don't work 24/7, I have a life outside my career.





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