Leadership Practices Inventory - Self

 James M. Kouzes / Barry Z. Posner
Below are thirty statements describing various leadership behaviors. Please read each statement carefully. Then look at the rating scale and decide how frequently this leader engages in the behavior described.

In selecting each response, please be realistic about the extent to which the leader actually engages in the behavior. Do not answer in terms of how you would like to see this person behave or in terms of how you think he or she should behave. Answer in terms of how the leader typically behaves- on most days, on most projects, and with most people.

For each statement, decide on a rating and record it in the blank to the left of the statement. When you have responded to all thirty statements, click 'Submit'.

 
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1.  I set a personal example of what I expect from others.
2.  I talk about future trends that will influence how our work gets done.
3.  I seek out challenging opportunities that test my own skills and abilities.
4.  I develop cooperative relationships among the people I work with.
5.  I praise people for a job well done.
6.  I spend time and energy making certain that the people I work with adhere to the principles and standards that we have agreed on.
7.  I describe a compelling image of what our future could be like.
8.  I challenge myself to try out new and innovative ways to do my work.
9.  I actively listen to diverse points of view.
10.  I make it a point to let people know about my confidence in their abilities.
11.  I follow through on promises and commitments I make.
12.  I appeal to others to share an exciting dream of the future.
13.  I search outside the formal boundaries of my organization for innovative ways to improve what we do.
14.  I treat others with dignity and respect.
15.  I make sure that people are creatively rewarded for their contributions to the success of projects.
16.  I ask for feedback on how my actions affect other people’s performance.
17.  I show others how their long-term interests can be realized by enlisting in a common vision.
18.  I ask "What can we learn?" when things don’t go as expected.
19.  I support the decisions that people make on their own.
20.  I publicly recognize people who exemplify commitment to shared values
21.  I build consensus around a common set of values for running our organization.
22.  I paint the "big picture" of what we aspire to accomplish.
23.  I make certain that we set achievable goals, make concrete plans, and establish measurable milestones for the projects and programs that we work on.
24.  I give people a great deal of freedom and choice in deciding how to do their work.
25.  I finds ways to celebrate accomplishments.
26.  I am clear about my philosophy of leadership.
27.  I speak with genuine conviction about the higher meaning and purpose of our work.
28.  I experiment and takes risks, even when there is a chance of failure.
29.  I ensure that people grow in their jobs by learning new skills and developing themselves.
30.  I give the members of the team lots of appreciation and support for their contributions.
 

Please answer this last question with number 0 to 10, with 0 representing "not at all likely" and 10 representing "extremely likely."  How likely are the people you lead, willing to recommend you as a leader to others?

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