1. I do not repress feelings; I express and use them in ways that contribute positively.
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2. I have a sense of purpose and contribute in ways that extend beyond my self-interests.
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3. I have presence; I listen to and acknowledge the communication of others.
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4. I have a healthy sense of balance and perspective.
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5. I communicate sincerely and authentically.
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6. I honestly share feelings and ideas easily and willingly.
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7. I enjoy and have a sense of passion about what I do.
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8. I am sensitive to other people's needs.
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9. I see the big picture without losing sight of the current picture.
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10. I am aware that everything I do and say has impact.
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11. I am responsible and accountable for my impact.
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12. I am flexible and resilient in the face of difficulty and change.
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13. I willing look at my mistakes and shortcomings and are proactive in making changes.
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14. I am willing to own and acknowledge my strengths.
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15. I look for opportunities to expand; physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually.
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16. I am caring and compassionate; I am sensitive to other people's needs without creating or contributing to codependency.
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17. I encourage and help other people see and develop their strengths.
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18. I do not tolerate or allow irresponsible, unethical behavior.
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19. I am willing to ask for and receive help.
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20. I am willing to allow someone else to take charge if that person can do a better job.
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21. I have trusting, intimate, long-lasting relationships.
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22. I encourage and facilitate dialogue.
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23. I have well-defined and clearly communicated boundaries of behavior (principles).
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24. I adhere to those principles.
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25. I am easily able to assess and evaluate relative priorities and importances.
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26. I treat others with dignity and respect.
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27. I am confident without being arrogant.
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28. I am trustworthy.
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29. I trust others who have earned my trust.
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30. I have the courage to try new things, make mistakes, and learn from them.
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31. I have the determination to deal with and persevere through resistances (self and other) to needed change.
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32. I act responsibly.
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If you total score was greater than 190, then your potential for being an effective, responsible leader is high indeed. Whatever you're doing, keep it up. Work on any of the weaker points on the inventory and be even more responsibly proactive in those areas.

If you score is greater than 160, but below 190, your probably doing ok but need to be more proactive or you run into the likelihood of getting stuck in complacency.

If you score is below 160, you need to evaluate what your doing and decide if you are actually willing to make some changes. If you are, read or reread chapters 1 -6 of The Leadership Integrity Challenge. Make an honest assessment of yourself. Proactively apply the four steps suggested in the section titled Putting Integrity into Practice, chapter 3.

* Adapted from The Emotionally Wise Leader – Qualities and Characteristics, chapter 2, The Leadership Integrity Challenge: Assessing and Facilitating Emotional Maturity.