How Great Leaders Think: The Art of Reframing

APPENDIX: LEADERSHIP ORIENTATIONS^a

This questionnaire asks you to describe yourself as a manager and leader. For each item, assign the number 4 to the phrase that best describes you, 3 to the item that is next best, and on down to 1 for the item that is least like you. You can also take the assessment online at http://www.josseybassbusiness.com/2013/07/assessment-leadership-orientations-self-assessment.html.

1. My strongest skills are
   1. _____ a. Analytical skills
   2. _____ b. Interpersonal skills
   3. _____ c. Political skills
   4. _____ d. Flair for drama
2. The best way to describe me is
   1. _____ a. Technical expert
   2. _____ b. Good listener
   3. _____ c. Skilled negotiator
   4. _____ d. Inspirational leader
3. What has helped me the most to be successful is my ability to ...