leadership-potential-checklist

Team:
15-Point
Checklist

The 9 Drivers of Exceptional Teams
Driver #1
Exceptional Teams have Engaging Leaders who are able to connect with
their people and influence, manage and motivate them towards achieving
team goals and objectives. As the old Greek proverb says, ‘A fish rots from
the head first’, and this is also the case with teams. Exceptional Teams
‘thrive from the head first’ with managers who are able to engage and
influence their people with Engaging Leadership.
How do you rate?
Complete the 15-point checklist and rate yourself against:
• 4 Key Indicators of Engaging Leadership (Outputs)
The 4 key qualities you need to develop.
• 9 Drivers of Engaging Leadership (Inputs)
The mindsets, behaviours and practices that enable the development
of the 4 key indicators.
Complete the Leadership Potential Checklist and discover your leadership
strengths and areas for improvement. Capitalise on your strengths and
work at improving your deficit areas and you’ll be well on your way to
becoming a more engaging and influential leader.
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Leadership Potential Checklist
for _____________________________________________________
The 4 Key Indicators of Engaging Leadership (Outcomes)
A. COMPETENCE
Competence relates to a person’s ability to do their job and lead others. People rate a leaders 'Competence' by judging Intelligence, Capability and Authority. They will consider your
qualifications and experience; how well you know the industry; how well you know the business; your perceived intelligence; appearance; your track record in leading people and getting results.
How would people rate your Competence?
Low
Competence
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
High
Competence
B. TRUST
Trust refers to a person's ability to gain the confidence of others to 'do what's right'. People will rate a leaders 'Trustworthiness' by judging their Professionalism, Honesty and Reliability. They
will consider your integrity (do you do what you say you will do); by whether you follow and model company values; by how open and transparent you are with problems, issues and future
developments; by whether you are authentic or just ‘act a part’, by how you behave at social events; by your manners (or lack of); by how you talk to and about others; by your language (e.g.
polite vs swearing etc); and by how you react to criticism or bad news. How would people rate your Trust?
Low
Trust
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
High
Trust
C. LIKEABILITY
Likeability refers to a person's ability to connect and get along with others. People will rate a leader’s ‘Likeability’ by judging their Humility, Empathy and People Skills. They will consider how
much you seem to care about people and how well you get along with them; how much respect and empathy you show towards others; how approachable you are; how well you listen; and by
how you react during conflict or under stress. How would people rate your Likeability?
Low
Likeability
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
High
Likeability
D. INSPIRATION
Inspiration refers to a person's ability to inspire and motivate others to action. People will rate a leader’s ‘Inspiration’ by judging their Passion, Excitement and Encouragement. They will
consider how connected you are with people; how much energy and enthusiasm you have; by how clear your vision for the team is and by how excited you get about it; by inspiring deeds and
actions you may do; by team activities you might organise. How would people rate your Inspiration?
No
Inspiration
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
High
Inspiration
9 Drivers of Engaging Leadership (Inputs)
1. LEADERSHIP MINDSET
1.1 Willing to Take Charge and Make Decisions
Are you willing to take-charge and make decisions as leader, even though they may be unpopular to some?
Reluctant to Take Charge
and Make Decisions
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Willing to Take Charge
and Make Decisions
1.2 Willing to be a Leader of People
Are you willing and able to be a leader and motivator of people (with all the challenges they bring) and not just a manager of tasks?
Reluctant
Leader of People
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Willing to be a
Leader of People
1.3 Desire to Grow and Mentor Others
Do you get personal satisfaction from supporting and mentoring others towards achieving higher levels of performance and career development?
No Desire to Grow
and Mentor Others
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Desire to Grow
and Mentor Others
2. APPEARANCE
Are you visible at work and team events? Do you set a high standard of grooming? Do you use appropriate body language to enhance your influence when building relationships, developing
rapport and to project authority/be assertive when needed?
Poor Appearance
and Body Language
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Strong Appearance
Good Body Language
3. COMMUNICATION
Do you have good speaking, writing, listening and presenting skills?
Poor
Communication Skills
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Good
Communication Skills
4. RELATIONSHIPS
Do you have time for the people in your team? Do you use their names often? Do you make an effort to get to know people on a personal level?
Poor
Relationships
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Good
Relationships
5. VISION
Do you have a personal vision for your team and demonstrate your passionate for it? (What we stand for, what we want to achieve) Do team members share your vision?
No Team Vision
or Not Shared
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Shares a Clear
Purpose and Team Vision
6. EMPOWERMENT
Do you involve team members in decision-making and get their input on issues? Do you delegate/give people responsibility? Do you help people get the skills/resources they need?
Low
Empowerment
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
High
Empowerment
7. CHALLENGE
Do you challenge yourself, your people and your team to be better and do things better?
Low
Challenge
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
High
Challenge
8. ROLE MODELLING
Are you a good role model by getting excited about team objectives, by following team protocol and by ‘living’ the team values?
Poor
Role Model
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Good
Role Model
9. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Do you have a clear leadership development plan and do you engage in activities that help you learn and grow as a leader?
No Leadership Development
Plan or Activities
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Leadership Development
Plan and Many Activities
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