Strengthen your leaders and leadership teams with Chatsworth Consulting’s development programs

Are You an

Effective Leader?

Truly effective leaders are able to focus on and balance the three faces of leadership – leadership of systems, people, and self. This checklist will help you identify your leadership strengths and development opportunities.

Instructions:

Rate each statement on a scale of one to four as follows:

= Does not describe my situation
= Somewhat describes my situation
= Mostly describes my situation
= Exactly describes my situation

Review your scores. Check back every 90 days to track your progress.

Solicit support, such as a mentor or coach, to help you address challenging items.

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I can clearly articulate the vision for the future of my organization.


1	2	3	4

I am truly inspired by my work.


1	2	3	4

I am able to let go of day-to-day management in order to focus more time on my leadership responsibilities.


1	2	3	4

I devote ample time to planning and reflection.


1	2	3	4

I am leading a cohesive and effective team.


1	2	3	4

I foster a spirit of trust, and relationships within my organization are built upon this.


1	2	3	4

I have the right people with the right skills in the right jobs.


1	2	3	4

I openly recognize and reward excellence.


1	2	3	4

I have a development plan in place to continue to strengthen my skills.


1	2	3	4

I confidently take time off without worrying about work.


1	2	3	4

I visibly encourage and support personal and professional development at all levels.


1	2	3	4

I have the support I need.


1	2	3	4

I am aware of my strengths, development needs, and what makes me unique as a leader.


1	2	3	4

I maintain an external focus through meeting with customers, staying on top of trends, and hearing from our front-line employees.


1	2	3	4

I am open to ideas and input from my staff.


1	2	3	4

I am able to sit with the unknown without needing to take immediate action.


1	2	3	4

I am able to make decisions and act on them.


1	2	3	4

I am able to look past obvious answers and “drill down deep” for less obvious issues and causes.


1	2	3	4

I am certain that what I do and what I say are in agreement.


1	2	3	4

I encourage risk taking and am able to accept the possibility of failures and setbacks.


1	2	3	4

For more information on how to utilize today’s leadership development consulting and executive coaching for tomorrow’s leaders,
please email info@chatsworthconsulting.com or call us at 877-405-7288.

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