Leadership Self‑Assessment Instructions

This self‑assessment is designed to help you grow as a leader. It is not a test, and there are no right or wrong answers. Instead, it helps you see where you are now, identify the leadership qualities you want to strengthen, and set the goals you want to pursue.

Use the following scale for each item:

1 — Terrible

2 — Poor

3 — Fair

4 — Good

5 — Excellent

Be honest, thoughtful, and reflective. This form helps you:

  • Recognize your strengths

  • Identify areas for personal development

  • Set goals for continued growth

  • Track your progress as a leader

To download and print this form click here.

    1. Punctuality
    2. Eye contact
    3. Firm but sensitive handshake
    4. Grooming of hair
    5. Good hygiene
    6. Posture when sitting and standing
    7. Neat, clean, pressed clothing
    8. Appropriate voice volume for public communication
    9. Speak up when asked a question
    10. Articulate
    11. Public speaker
    12. Enthusiastic, positive and optimistic
    13. Polite, gracious, kind
    14. Control & diffuse personal anger
    15. Assertive, confident
    16. Humble, sincere
    17. Friendly to all people
    18. Servant attitude
    19. Stay focused and consistent
    20. Confidence, alert
    21. Aware of your surroundings and context
    22. Decisive
    23. Innovative, creative solutions
    24. Shows initiative and ability to learn
    25. Problem solver
    26. Written purpose in life
    27. Written goals for life
    28. Daily devotion and prayer for divine guidance and instruction
    29. Demonstrate commitment to Biblical values
    30. Bible study skill
    31. Social skill to interact, with and engage others in conversation
    32. Give and collect contact information
    33. Interact with all kinds of people as a friend
    34. Enlist others to join in activities
    35. Ability to motivate others and make friends
    36. Ability to give direction and instruction
    37. Can mediate and diffuse conflict
    38. Gain confidence of others in decisions and leadership
    39. Ability to set priorities and finish a project
    40. Ability to organize and execute a project plan
    41. Ability to adjust to change
    42. Ability to evaluate self
    43. Try new things for personal growth and learning
    44. Accept personal responsibility for actions and choices
    45. Selection of mentors
    46. Ask for advice and constructive critique from mentors and friends
    47. Ability to accept instruction and critique
    48. Identify, evaluate, and correct areas needing improvement
    49. Obtain email handle for professional use
    50. Write your dream resume
    51. Set up LinkedIn for professional networking

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