The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential (5 page)

   When I need to have a candid conversation with team members to correct errors or take care of problems, I follow through and don’t allow too much time to go by.

   I believe that employees desire more than just a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work; most desire encouragement and I give it to them.

   I have developed relationships with everyone who works for me.

If you marked eight or more of the above statements as true for you, then move on to the next section. If not, you may want to save the
rest of Part 1 of the test for later because your answers indicate that you’ve not yet mastered Level 2 and you don’t yet think like a Level 2 leader. If you do decide to complete Part 1 at this time, please be aware that even if you mark eight or more statements true in subsequent sections, you cannot be on the higher levels of leadership because you have not yet won Level 2. This also applies as you answer the questions in subsequent levels.

   I consistently hit targets and goals in my work.

   Good people always want to work with me and my team.

   People see me as an expert in my field and seek me out to learn from me.

   I am constantly setting and achieving higher goals for myself, even when my superiors don’t set them for me.

   My performance in my work often carries the team to a higher level.

   I give my best to whatever I do.

   I am comfortable with the idea that others are watching how I perform and follow my example.

   I am known as a problem solver, and I often get difficult tasks done.

   My work is very consistent on a daily basis.

   I have systems and routines that help me perform at a very high level.