5 Question Leadership Impact Assessment

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5 QUESTION ASSESSMENT Leadership Impact Assessment

How effectively are you leading where it matters most?

Leadership challenges don't always show up as major problems. Sometimes they show up in difficult conversations, delayed decisions, inconsistent accountability, team tension, or simply knowing you could be leading at a higher level.

Answer these five questions to identify where your greatest leadership opportunity may be.

1. When leadership gets difficult or pressure increases, what are you most likely to experience?

A. I stay grounded, address the issue directly, and make the necessary decisions.

B. I generally handle it well, but certain situations or people can challenge my confidence.

C. I can become reactive, overthink my response, or delay taking action.

D. I sometimes avoid the situation or hope it resolves itself.

2. Which statement best describes your ability to step back and evaluate your own leadership?

A. I consistently reflect on my leadership and make intentional adjustments.

B. I reflect when something isn't working or when I receive feedback.

C. I know reflection would help, but day-to-day demands usually take priority.

D. I rarely have the time or structure to intentionally work on my leadership.

3. Where do you experience the most friction as a leader?

A. Making difficult or high-stakes decisions

B. Navigating conflict and difficult conversations

C. Holding people accountable without damaging relationships

D. Creating alignment, trust, and consistent execution across my team

4. Which statement best describes the gap between the leader you want to be and how you lead day to day?

A. There is very little gap. My actions consistently reflect my values and leadership expectations.

B. I know how I want to lead, but pressure or competing priorities can create inconsistency.

C. I sometimes recognize after the fact that I didn't lead a situation the way I intended.

D. I know there are leadership patterns or behaviors I need to change, but I'm not sure how to create lasting change.

5. If you could strengthen one area of your leadership over the next 90 days, which would create the greatest impact?

A. Confidence, clarity, and decision-making

B. Communication, trust, and relationships

C. Accountability, difficult conversations, and follow-through

D. Self-awareness, leadership habits, and personal growth

E. Team alignment, culture, and organizational performance