The items below are designed to help you assess your effectiveness in carrying out the Leader Action - Be Authentic. Review your current performance against each item and rate the frequency with which you carry it out in accordance with the following scale:
1- Never; 2-Rarely; 3-Sometimes; 4-Often; 5-Always
Set a good example.
___1 ___2___ 3___4___5 I am the leader I want to be?
___1 ___2___ 3___4___5 I am the leader my team expects me to be?
___1 ___2___ 3___4___5 I am the same person on the outside as the inside?
___1 ___2___ 3___4___5 I am honest and true to my word?
___1 ___2___ 3___4___5 I am mindful of how my words and actions affect others?
___1 ___2___ 3___4___5 My actions align with the organization’s core values?
___1 ___2___ 3___4___5 I model the behaviors I expect in others?
Do what you say you’re going to do.
___1 ___2___ 3___4___5 I tell employees the truth, even when it is difficult?
___1 ___2___ 3___4___5 I follow through on my commitments?
___1 ___2___ 3___4___5 I am consistent and predictable?
___1 ___2___ 3___4___5 I am timely in responding to requests?
___1 ___2___ 3___4___5 I am accountable for my actions, acknowledging my mistakes, and not shifting blame to others?
Build an open and trusting environment.
___1 ___2___ 3___4___5 I am worthy of people’s trust?
___1 ___2___ 3___4___5 I trust my team members to support and help me when needed, and vice versa?
___1 ___2___ 3___4___5 I show that I am open to receiving feedback and constructive criticism?
___1 ___2___ 3___4___5 I am willing to be vulnerable by admitting to my mistakes and asking for help?
___1 ___2___ 3___4___5 I try to make each person on my team feel at ease and comfortable with me?
___1 ___2___ 3___4___5 I am discreet? Others are willing to share personal or professional concerns with me?