Assessment

Leadership Practices Inventory

L.E.A.D. - Leadership Exploration and Development

As you begin the L.E.A.D. leadership development journey, this assessment is intended to help you pause and take an objective look at how you currently practice leadership. The Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) focuses on specific leadership behaviors and the frequency with which you demonstrate them in your day-to-day role. Your responses will help you understand the leadership practices that come naturally to you today, as well as those that may need greater attention as you progress through the L.E.A.D. journey.

Respond to your current reality.
For every statement, think about how you actually behave today, based on your regular experience in your current role. Do not answer based on how you believe a leader should behave, how you would like to behave, or how you hope to behave in the future.

Rate frequency, not importance.
Each statement describes a leadership behavior. Your task is not to decide whether the behavior is important or whether you agree with it.

Think about your typical behavior.
Base your response on what you generally do, rather than on one exceptional incident or a particularly good or difficult day.

Be honest with yourself.
There are no right or wrong answers. The usefulness of the assessment depends on how accurately it reflects your present leadership behavior. This assessment is for your self relfection and will kept completely confidential. The report will be shared with you.

Avoid overthinking each statement.
Read the statement, reflect briefly on your experience, and select the response that feels most representative. Your first considered response is usually more useful than trying to work out what the “best” answer might be.

Respond independently.
This is a self-reflection exercise. Please complete it based on your own assessment rather than discussing individual responses with colleagues.

Answer every statement.
Please select the response that best reflects your experience, even if you occasionally find yourself between two options.

Time Required
The assessment contains 30 statements and should take approximately 10-12 minutes to complete. Preferably, complete it in one sitting.

Scoring
Use the complete 10-point scale as give below. Select the one response that best represents the frequency of your behavior.

1

Almost Never

2

Rarely

3

Seldom

4

Once in a While

5

Occasionally

6

Sometimes

7

Fairly Often

8

Usually

9

Very Frequently

10

Almost Always

Basic Details

Tell us about yourself

The following details are mandatory.

Question 1 of 30

I set a personal example of what I expect of others

Question 2 of 30

I talk about future trends that will influence how our work gets done

Question 3 of 30

I seek out challenging opportunities that test my own skills and abilities

Question 4 of 30

I develop cooperative relationships among the people I work with

Question 5 of 30

I praise people for a job well done

Question 6 of 30

I make certain that people adhere to the principles and standards that have been agreed upon

Question 7 of 30

I describe a compelling image of what our future could be like

Question 8 of 30

I challenge people to try out new and innovative ways to do their work

Question 9 of 30

I actively listen to diverse points of view

Question 10 of 30

I make it a point to let people know about my confidence in their abilities

Question 11 of 30

I follow through on the promises and commitments that I make

Question 12 of 30

I appeal to others to share an exciting dream of the future

Question 13 of 30

I actively search for innovative ways to improve what we do

Question 14 of 30

I treat others with dignity and respect

Question 15 of 30

I make sure that people are creatively recognized for their contributions to the success of our projects

Question 16 of 30

I ask for feedback on how my actions affect other people’s performance

Question 17 of 30

I show others how their long-term interests can be realized by enlisting in a common vision

Question 18 of 30

I ask “What can we learn?” when things do not go as expected

Question 19 of 30

I involve people in the decisions that directly impact their job performance

Question 20 of 30

I publicly recognize people who exemplify commitment to shared values

Question 21 of 30

I build consensus around a common set of values for running our organization

Question 22 of 30

I paint the “big picture” of what we aspire to accomplish

Question 23 of 30

I identify measurable milestones that keep projects moving forward

Question 24 of 30

I give people a great deal of freedom and choice in deciding how to do their work

Question 25 of 30

I tell stories of encouragement about the good work of others

Question 26 of 30

I am clear about my philosophy of leadership

Question 27 of 30

I speak with genuine conviction about the higher meaning and purpose of our work

Question 28 of 30

I take initiative in anticipating and responding to change

Question 29 of 30

I ensure that people grow in their jobs by learning new skills and developing themselves

Question 30 of 30

I get personally involved in recognizing people and celebrating accomplishments

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