LEADERSHIP SELF-ASSESSMENT QUIZ 2-1

How Self-Confident Are You?

Indicate the extent to which you agree with each of the
following statements. Use a 1-to-5 scale: (1) disagree strongly;
(2) disagree; (3) neutral; (4) agree; (5) agree strongly.

Scoring and Interpretation: Calculate your total score by adding
the numbers circled. A tentative interpretation of the scoring is
as follows:
                                                                                                                                                  DS
D N A AS

1. I frequently say to people, “I’m not sure.”    5 4
3 21

2. I have been hesitant to take on any leadership assignments. 5
4 321

3. Several times, people have asked me to be the leader of the
group to which I belonged. 5 4 321

4. I perform well in most situations in life.
                                                                                                           
     5 4 321

5. At least several people have told me that I have a nice, firm
handshake.                                          
     5 4 321

6. I am much more of a loser than a winner.
                                                                                                     
     5 4321

7. I am much more of a winner than a loser.
                                                                                                      
     5 4 321

8. I am cautious about making any substantial change in my
life.                                                               
   5 4 321

9. I dread it when I have to learn a new skill, such as reading
a foreign language.
                             
  5 4 321

10. I freely criticize other people, even over minor matters
such as their hair style or word choice. 5 4 321

11. I become extremely tense when I know it will soon be my turn
to present in front of the group or class. 5 4321

12. Speaking in front of the class or other group is a
frightening experience for me.
                        
5 4321

13. When asked for my advice, I willingly offer it.
                                                                                            
5 4321

14. I feel comfortable attending a social event by myself.
                                                                            
5 4321

15. It is rare that I change my opinion just because somebody
challenges me.
                                   
5 4 321

65–75: Very high self-confidence, with perhaps a tendency toward
arrogance 55–64: A high, desirable level of self-confidence 35–54:
Moderate, or average, self-confidence 15–34: Self-confidence needs
strengthening

Ensure you submit the following:

Your composite score

Discussion/reflection on what can you do to improve in this
area

Discussion/reflection on how you plan to implement these
changes

Discussion/reflection how you will measure success with the
changes

Discussion/reflection on areas for continuous improvement as it
relates to your knowledge, skills and abilities that relate to this
self-assessment result