The Nature of Leadership: Reptiles, Mammals, and the Challenge of Becoming a Great Leader

Appendix . The “Nature of Your Leadership” Survey

Research has demonstrated positive links between leaders’ self-awareness and their performance.^[1] Therefore, the following questionnaire is offered to give you insight into how you like to look at things and how you go about making decisions. As a current or aspiring leader, knowing your own preferences can help you identify your strengths, understand what kinds of work you naturally gravitate toward, and spot the next step of your leadership development quest.

Directions

Think of the times you have held leadership positions. They can be at work or in social settings (school, religious organization, etc). With these situations in mind, answer each question by writing a number in the blank space ...