Management/Leadership Assessment

43-50 Points Scored: Your bias toward a leadership mindset is characteristic of effective C-suite executives. (Paradoxically, if your position is well below the C-suite, you probably should lean more on the management mindset to get things done for which you are responsible). CXOs know how important building relationships and developing others are in making decisions and taking action. Their challenge is to create a compelling vision for the organization, to communicate the vision to others, and to engage internal and external resources to breathe life into the vision.  If you are currently a CXO, focus on developing others – especially if you covet the CEO seat – because your team’s collective success will define your success and your reputation.  Cooperate internally and compete externally. Reading Leadership Conversations and observing other leaders who you respect will enable you to obtain best practices from them, to share the best practices you have implemented, and to be effective in building relationships, developing others, making decisions and taking effective action – the four types of conversations that you conduct every day.

35-42 Points Scored: Your bias toward a leadership mindset indicates that you at likely to be effective at balancing personal goals with larger organizational objectives. That blend of management and leadership thinking is appropriate for executive leaders who are responsible to convert the organization’s vision and strategy into effective actions. At your level, the key challenges are to build strategic partnerships, to be innovative in planning the future, and to mentor your high potentials. In order to reach the highest level of leadership, grow you leadership mindset by staying in touch with the thought leaders in your industry and considering bold new possibilities. Reading Leadership Conversations and observing other leaders who you respect will enable you to obtain the best practices from them, to build your professional reputation y sharing your best practices, and to be more effective in building relationships, developing others, making decisions, and taking effective actions – the four types of conversations that managers and leaders participate in on a daily basis.

27-34 Points Scored:  Your nearly equal blend of the two mindsets means you are probably a go-to person who gets things done for your boss, your peers, and those who work for you. That mindset is appropriate for managers who manage other manages and executive leaders, who achieve multi-faceted objectives by guiding and developing others. However, your priorities are broader than just production. Rather, they involve preparing your self and other for future success. Reading Leadership Conversations will expand your leadership mindset and enable you to build the future while empowering your people to get things done today. Continue to work on obtaining best practices from other leaders; share your best practices with other, and develop a Personal Action Plan for building relationships, developing others, making decisions, and taking effective actions – the four types of conversations that managers and leaders participate in on a daily basis.

19-26 Points Scored: Your bias toward a management mindset means you are probably effective at getting things done. That blend of management and leadership mindsets is appropriate for first-line managers and team leaders. On the other hand, such a bias toward short term results may restrain your success and your organization’s long term results. As you climb the leadership ladder, shift the blend toward the leadership mindset – looking toward the future.  Reading Leadership Conversations will enable you to recognize and exploit change, and build effective strategic partnerships in addition to achieving short-term goals. Create a Personal Action Plan for building relationships, developing others, making decisions, and taking effective actions – the four types of conversations that managers and leaders participate in on a daily basis.

10-18 Points Scored: Your bias toward a management mindset (getting things done) is typical of people who produce good short term results. That mindset is appropriate for team leaders and individual contributors. On the other hand, such a strong bias toward immediate tasks at hand may limit your potential effectiveness in senior positions.  Reading Leadership Conversations will enhance your leadership mindset, and enable you to look ahead and develop plans for future work in addition to completing short term tasks in excellence. Create a Personal Action Plan for building relationships, developing others, making decisions, and taking effective actions – the four types of conversations that managers and leaders participate in on a daily basis.