Self-Test

At the Collaborative Leadership Institute, we have learned that, in the vast majority of “non-emergency circumstances,” collaborative leadership produces far better and more consistent results.

For some people, collaborative leadership is just very “natural.”

For others, collaborative leadership is a sought standard of excellence requiring refinement and training.

We’ve developed a very simple test to determine if you are a “natural” collaborative leader.

Start by counting the times you answer “Yes” (either “definitely” or “mostly”)

Question	Yes	Maybe	No
1. Do I like to inspire people?
2. Do I get a sense of achievement when people solve a problem or produce a quality result together?
3. Do I have an idea that is too big to do alone and want others to engage?
4. Do I see greater possibilities or a broader vision or seek new/better ways of doing things than what we are doing now?
5. Do I get a real charge when I see a team break barriers together?
6. Do I avoid the blame-game when things go wrong, instead looking to learn from mistakes?
7. Do I generally believe that people can solve problems better together than alone?
8. Do I regularly share resources (tools, money, time, ideas, etc.) with others?
9. Do I normally listen and ask questions before telling others what to do?
10. Do I believe that, most of the time, involving others in decisions is wise to do?
11. Do I believe it is better to be trusted than either to be loved or feared?
12. Do I believe it is very important to care about the people on my team?
13. Do I regularly seek wise counsel from those more experienced and insightful than me?
14. Do I willingly apologize if I have done something wrong?
15. Do I make special effort to be true to my word?

Sum _____ _____ _____

Now count the number of:

Yes:
If you answered “Yes” to 8 or more of the questions, you are a good candidate for one of our programs.
Maybe:
If you answered “maybe” or weren’t sure for 5 or more of the questions, you are “on the edge”
and would be wise to learn, practice, and hone both your thinking and skill sets.
No:
If you answered “No” for 4 or more of the questions, unless you are seeking a personal transformation,
collaborative leadership will be difficult (but not impossible if you are motivated and see the value).

What Makes a Great Leader?

In today’s world, there is a lot of confusion and muddled thinking about what makes a good leader.

Some people point to authoritarians like Attila the Hun or Genghis Khan as examples of great leaders; while others exemplify Wall Street “deal makers” for their leadership qualities.

Are You a Collaborative Leader?

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