Twenty-Five Important Questions Related to Leadership

1. I seek to continuously improve the processes across my organization

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2. I effectively coach team members to improve performance and provide constructive feedback on a timely basis

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3. I have a proven track record of successfully implementing new strategies

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4. I have a high level of energy and a high level of personal fitness and health

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5. I have a high level of self-confidence and belief in myself to achieve my goals

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6. I am seen as an influencer within my organization and / or community

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7. I am clear on the future direction of my area of the business and / or my own vision and can articulate it clearly

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8. I have a strong network around me personally and professionally

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9. I have high clarity on my career goals and the steps needed for success

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10. I have a strong track record of achieving my operating budgets and growth targets in the business

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11. I successfully inject new ‘best practice’ ideas into the business each year

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12. I am considered a life-long learner, always seeking to improve my knowledge and capabilities

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13. I am considered by my peers as a good listener

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14. I am an avid reader of books, articles, and blogs about business, emerging trends, and my industry

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15. I have the ability to leverage setbacks to become opportunities

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16. I focus on key strategic issues rather than continually ‘fire-fighting’, racing off to fix urgent but not important matters

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17. I have strong verbal communication skills

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18. I am a great example of somebody that is applying the core values of the business in all I do

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19. I provide a strong level of leadership support to my team

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20. I am highly effective at delegating tasks to others

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21. I am always thinking of others first before thinking of myself when driving change

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22. I am at my best in times of high stress and don’t get emotional easily

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23. I am a strong networker in my local business or industry communities

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24. I am never late and am considered good at prioritizing tasks

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25. I have strong problem-solving and strategic planning skills

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To self-assess your leadership team’s effectiveness, please go to the leadership diagnostic at Insights – Excelerating Business Growth.