Personal Leadership Inventory
Each of the following statements describes a certain leadership behavior, or effect that you might have on an
organization. Read each statement carefully and decide to what extent it is an accurate description of yourself .
Extent that the statement characterizes you…
Dimension 1 (BC)
1. I show I care about others
2. I show concern for the feelings of others.
3. I involve others in new ideas and projects.
4. I support effective coordination by working cooperatively
with others.
5. I communicate feelings as well as ideas.
6. I treat others with respect regardless of position.
7. I provide opportunities for people to share ideas and
information.
8. I make others feel a part of the group or organization.
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Total Score: _______________________________
Dimension 2 (SD)
9. I communicate clear sense of priorities.
10. I encourage others to share their ideas of the future.
11. I engage others to share their ideas of the future.
12. I willingly put myself out front to advance group goals.
13. I have plans that extend beyond the immediate future.
14. I am oriented toward actions rather than maintaining the
status quo.
15. I consider how a specific plan of action might be
extended to benefit others.
16. I act on the basis that what I do will have an impact.
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Total Score: _______________________________
Dimension 3 (EO)
17. I make sure people have the resources they need to do a
good job.
18. I reward people fairly for their efforts.
19. I provide information people need to effectively plan and
do their work.
20. I recognize and acknowledge good performance.
21. I help people get the knowledge and skills they need to
perform effectively.
22. I express appreciation when people perform well.
23. I make sure that people know what to expect in return for
accomplishing goals.
24. I share power and influence with others.
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Total Score: _______________________________
Wolverton, M. & Gmelch, W.H. (2002). College Deans: Leading From Within. Westport, CT: Oryx Press, (Chapter 3). 
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