The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential (4 page)

   The people who work for me are willing to do work above and beyond their job descriptions.

   I know that dealing with people problems is a part of leading and have accepted that as part of the job.

   I possess the desire to learn more about leadership and become a better leader.

   I think of my job in terms of work to be accomplished and give very little focus to career path and the positions I desire to achieve along the way.

   One of my primary objectives is to assist the people who work for me.

   Most people find it easy to work with me.

If you marked eight or more of the previous statements as true for you, then you have probably already established yourself as a leader on Level 1 and have begun to move to the higher levels. Move on to the next section of the test. However, if you checked fewer than eight, then you have probably not yet mastered Level 1, and this is where you will probably begin your work in personal leadership development. Why? Because you are only as good as the lowest level you’ve mastered.

   People outside of my department or area of responsibility respect my opinions and frequently seek me out for advice.

   I know my strengths and weaknesses and rarely get blindsided in my work.

   I genuinely like most people and want to help them.

   I am very consistent and even-tempered in my interaction with the people who work for me.

   When I say something to the people on my team, they always know they can count on it because I am trustworthy.

   I have developed solid relationships with all of the people who work for me.

   The people who work with me find me likable and pleasant nearly 100 percent of the time.