Monday, August 14, 2017

Assessing Your Leadership Style

Toastmasters International. Assessing Your Leadership Style. Kantla Productions, 1991, pp. 25-29.
Assessing your leadership style
Circle the choice that best applies to you:

Always Frequently Sometimes Seldom Never
A
B
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E

CIRCLE ONE:
A B C D E 1. Scolding non-performing employees does more harm than good.
A B C D E 2. I encourage team members to help each other.
A B C D E 3. I push my team to be the best.
A B C D E 4. I give my team members encouragement and emotional support.
A B C D E 5. When I speak, I represent my whole team, not just myself.
A B C D E 6. A productive team requires a delicate balance of skills and personalities.
A B C D E 7. I encourage team members to work faster and better.
A B C D E 8. I consult with team members before introducing new policies or procedures.
A B C D E 9. I know exactly what my team members are working on.
A B C D E 10. Management understands problems best.
A B C D E 11. I decide how things will be done.
A B C D E 12. I give praise or express appreciation to my team members.
A B C D E 13. I expect to see results every day.
A B C D E 14. I try to select team members whose personalities will blend well.
A B C D E 15. My team members choose their own assignments.
A B C D E 16. I explain my actions to team members.
A B C D E 17. Projects progress on a predictable schedule.
A B C D E 18. I work to build team spirit.
A B C D E 19. I encourage work after hours to complete the project.
A B C D E 20. I encourage discussion of non-work issues during working hours.
A B C D E 21. I know how much each team member is accomplishing.
A B C D E 22. Things go better when I am flexible.
A B C D E 23. I assign specific tasks to team members.
A B C D E 24. I enjoy working closely with other team members.
A B C D E 25. Pressuring team members to work harder causes them to slow down.
A B C D E 26. I trust my team members to exercise good judgement.
A B C D E 27. My team members know exactly what is expected of them every day.
A B C D E 28. My team members feel free to speak with me.
A B C D E 29. I give my team members detailed instructions.
A B C D E 30. Decisions made by groups or committees have the best chance to succeed.
A B C D E 31. Goals, quotas, and bonuses are the best incentives.
A B C D E 32. I work with and assist other team members.
A B C D E 33. I persuade others that my actions are in their best interests.
A B C D E 34. My team members like me.
A B C D E 35. I let my team set its own pace.
A B C D E 36. I grant authority to others.
A B C D E 37. I give special treatment to top producers.
A B C D E 38. I encourage team members to mature and gain skills by taking on challenging projects.
A B C D E 39. I work hard for promotions and leadership positions.
A B C D E 40. I avoid criticizing a team member when someone might overhear.

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