2. I seek feedback on how I can improve as a leader, even if it is hard to hear.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

3. When I'm really stuck I turn to my team, colleagues, or mentor - I don't try to figure it out alone.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

4. I'll check if I am up-to-date, my role clear, my abilities in-line and honed. If it is not, then I'll write down a plan for how to improve.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

5. When close colleagues challenge my decisions, I avoid giving excuses.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

6. I'm aware of my strengths and weaknesses as a leader and use that to guide my decision making.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

7. I make time with my team to celebrate the wins and mourn the losses.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

8. When filling or curating my inner circle (my closest leadership team), I prioritize people who share my long-term goals and values, even if their approach to those goals is different.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

9. When a member of my inner circle demonstrates personal growth, I celebrate that -- regardless of whether or not it makes an immediate impact on my business.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

10. I do not do the work others could be doing. Instead I relentlessly focus on where I can deliver the most value as a leader, and delegate whatever I can.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

11. When a leader on my team could benefit from taking on greater challenges, I encourage them to delegate their current work to make room for what's next.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

12. I make sure that my team knows their roles and structure, and also are working on building ties to the people around them.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

13. When I have to solve a complex problem, I don't try to tackle it in the heat of the moment. Instead, I try to find a "balcony" where I can see the whole picture and make a cool-headed decision.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

14. I invite the team together into small rituals: to focus, to share, or to review after a task has been completed. If it's busy or calm, this is where I make my decisions.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

15. The busier I feel, the more I prioritize what will make the most impact on our long-term goals and vision.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

16. I keep track of my energy and try to do what energizes me and minimize what drains me.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

17. I make sure my work doesn't negatively affect but rather enhances my health, relationships, and personal life.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

18. If someone close to me says that I look stressed or tired then I listen, reflect, and make changes. I make time to sleep, eat, move, and be with my friends and family.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

19. If I don't know whether a new initiative will work out, my first instinct is to test it.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

20. I find and sieve a lot of new information. What if there is something there that helps me improve my work? I never really understood "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

21. I collect a broad range of experiences whenever I can -- through new skills, approaches, relationships, philosophies or ways of living. You never know what will be useful later on.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

22. When the right way isn't clear, I'm not afraid to ask any questions on my mind.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

23. In front of my team, I ask more questions than give answers.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

24. When asking questions of my team, I take a collaborative approach, with the goal of learning - not evaluating.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

25. When I hear of trends, cultural shifts, and new technologies, I resist judging them too soon and instead think about how they could apply to me and/or my team.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

26. When I notice someone experimenting with new processes or technologies, I make time to learn from them.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

27. I take care to listen for good ideas that come from the most junior members of my team. A good idea is a good idea.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

28. Whether things are going well or poorly, I initiate changes that could benefit my team. We don't rest on our laurels.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

29. When others tell me I can't, I don't let them determine my destiny - I seek to find how I can.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

30. No matter the outcome, I review what actions I did to see if I can learn anything for next time and share it with the team.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

31. As a leader, I create and refresh the vision of where we are headed and how we will get there. I see it as my job to make that picture as accurate and inspiring as possible.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

32. I articulate a vision every day that my staff understand and resonate with.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

33. I make sure my staff understand how their choices affect the organization as a whole, including how they affect our progress towards our vision.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

34. When an outdated policy or practice stands in the way of improvement, I change the policy or practice.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

35. I routinely review my organization's habits, practices and rituals to see if they are truly serving our long-term goals. Just because people are comfortable doesn't mean what they're doing is right.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.

36. I take steps to ensure that everyone is attentive, engaged, and listening to each other. I can tell the difference between distracted, impulsive work and exploring, learning work.

• This is second nature.
• Usually.
• Sometimes.
• Rarely.
• I never thought about doing it.