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Leadership Motivation Test ­ Leadership Training from MindTools.com
The Leadership Motivation
Assessment
By the
Mind Tools
Editorial Team
How Motivated Are You to Lead?
How motivated are
you to stand out
from the crowd?
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The first and most basic prerequisite for leadership is
the desire to lead.
After all, it takes hard work to become an effective leader; and if you are not prepared
to put this work in, or if, deep down, you're not sure whether you want to lead or not,
you'll struggle to lead people effectively.
So, how much do you want to lead?
This assessment helps you find the answer.
How to Use the Tool
To use this tool, show the extent to which you agree with each of these statements, on
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a scale running from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).
For each question, click the button in the column that most applies. Click the 'Calculate
My Total' button to add up your score and check your result using the scoring table
underneath.
14 Statements to Answer
1
I am energized when people count on me for
ideas.
2
As a practice, I ask people challenging questions
when we are working on projects together.
3
I take delight in complimenting people I work
with when progress is made.
4
I find it easy to be the cheerleader for others,
when times are good and when times are bad.
5
Team accomplishment is more important to me
than my own personal accomplishments.
6
1.
Strongly
Disagree
2.
3.
4.
5.
Strongly
Agree
People often take my ideas and run with them.
7
When involved in group projects, it is important
to me to help the team stick together.
8
When involved in group projects, coaching
others is an activity that I gravitate toward.
9
I find pleasure in recognizing and celebrating the
accomplishments of others.
10
When involved in group projects, my team
members’ problems are my problems.
11
Resolving interpersonal conflict is an activity that
I enjoy.
12 When involved in group projects, I frequently
find myself to be an "idea generator."
13
When involved in group projects, I am inclined to
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When involved in group projects, I am inclined to
13
let my ideas be known.
14
I find pleasure in being a convincing person.
Calculate My Total Total = 55
Score Interpretation
Score Comment
14-27 This implies a low motivation to lead.
28-55 This implies some uncertainty over your motivation to lead.
56-70 This implies a strong motivation to lead.
Source: This set of questions was constructed for this self-assessment and for
illustrative purposes only. No prior validation work has been conducted that enables us
to address the construct validity of this assessment. This self-assessment was
patterned after that of A. J. DuBrin in Leadership: Research Findings, Practice and
Skills (2nd edition) (Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1998). Pp. 10-11.
Armed with the results from this self-test, your next step depends on your situation.
If you have found that you're strongly motivated to lead, and you're already a leader great! And if you're not already a leader, this is definitely an area you should investigate
as you plan your career development.
On the other hand, if your score indicates that you don't have a strong motivation to
lead, and you're considering moving into this area, you may want to look at other career
options before you make a decision. Our article on Finding Career Direction will help
you identify the type of work that does motivate you.
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But if you're already a leader and you're just going through a low patch in the role,
explore our leadership motivation tools , and see if you can regain your enthusiasm
for the job!
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