As a leader, you’ve achieved remarkable success, but sometimes the very habits that brought you here can become barriers...
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Winning Too Much
- 1.1Does your leader feel the need to win in every discussion or decision, even when it's unnecessary?(likert)
Adding Too Much Value
- 2.1Does your leader frequently add their input to ideas, even when it may not be needed or helpful?(likert)
Passing Judgment
- 3.1Does your leader pass judgment on others' ideas, instead of listening or exploring them?(likert)
Making Destructive Comments
- 4.1Does your leader make comments that are hurtful, critical, or demotivating?(likert)
Starting with “No,” “But,” or “However”
- 5.1Does your leader start responses with negativity or contradiction, which might shut down discussions?(likert)
Telling the World How Smart They Are
- 6.1Does your leader feel the need to constantly demonstrate their intelligence or competence?(likert)
Speaking When Angry
- 7.1Does your leader lose their temper and say things they might later regret?(likert)
Negativity (“Let Me Explain Why That Won’t Work”)
- 8.1Does your leader focus on flaws in ideas rather than encouraging or building on them?(likert)
Withholding Information
- 9.1Does your leader fail to share important information that could help the team succeed?(likert)
Failing to Give Proper Recognition
- 10.1Does your leader fail to acknowledge or celebrate others' contributions?(likert)
Claiming Credit They Don’t Deserve
- 11.1Does your leader take credit for work that others have done?(likert)
Making Excuses
- 12.1Does your leader blame external factors or others for their own mistakes?(likert)
Clinging to the Past
- 13.1Does your leader justify current behavior by focusing on past successes or failures?(likert)
Playing Favorites
- 14.1Does your leader show undue preference to certain team members over others?(likert)
Refusing to Express Regret
- 15.1Does your leader fail to apologize when they make a mistake?(likert)
Not Listening
- 16.1Does your leader fail to fully engage when team members are speaking?(likert)
Failing to Express Gratitude
- 17.1Does your leader fail to show appreciation for others' efforts?(likert)
Punishing the Messenger
- 18.1Does your leader react negatively to team members who bring bad news or constructive feedback?(likert)
Passing the Buck
- 19.1Does your leader avoid responsibility by blaming others for mistakes?(likert)
Excessive Need to Be “Me”
- 20.1Does your leader rigidly hold onto habits or traits, even when they hinder progress?(likert)