Assessing Your Image
It isn’t easy to see ourselves the way others see us. But a clear-eyed look at the image others have of you is essential for understanding to what extent your image is helping or hindering your effectiveness. Use the worksheet on page 17 to begin this process. Then continue with the questions and activities that follow.
Questions for Reflection
• What three words would you use to describe your leadership image? What words would your boss use? What words would your direct reports use? What about other constituencies?
• What feedback have you gotten about your image and how you communicate? What comments have you heard that ...
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