Power of Your Presence Workshop Survey

Does Your Leadership Style Say ‘Power and Presence’?

In today’s competitive business environment, the person who projects a powerful yet open presence, and who effectively interacts with and influences others, is a person with a valuable and valued asset – leadership ability!

Where do you rate when it comes to leadership effectiveness? How would you describe your current style? How well does your personal style project your power and presence?

To evaluate where you are now, read each statement below, and consider the extent to which it describes you in the situation described, then select the button on the scale that best fits you now.

1.	I’m satisfied with my ability to get results through influencing people over whom I have no direct authority.


Who Me?	Hanging on.	Catching on.	Moving up.	Nearly on top of things!
Influencing others is not in my job description.	Within my work group, people seem to accept my thoughts or opinions.	I'm learning to do this by observing how others make things happen.	I can usually get people to listen to my ideas and work with me.	I easily get things done across functional lines or up-and-down the organization.

2.	I can comfortably speak “on my feet” and effectively respond to unexpected or difficult questions.


Who Me?	Hanging on.	Catching on.	Moving up.	Nearly on top of things!
In those situations, I freeze up like a deer in headlights.	Occasionally, provided I feel prepared and thoroughly know the topic.	Sometimes. But I worry about speaking too soon or saying too much.	Usually. I could better organize my thoughts for greater clarity.	I nearly always respond to unexpected questions with poise and clarity.

3.	Others would describe me as being appropriately assertive.


Who Me?	Hanging on.	Catching on.	Moving up.	Nearly on top of things!
I'm the invisible person in the room, always silent on the sidelines.	Occasionally, if the situation is so extreme that I feel SOMEONE MUST speak up.	Sometimes, but I'm still learning to overcome aggressive or passive tendencies.	Usually I am appropriately assertive.	I almost always express myself with appropriate assertiveness.

4.	I’ve been told I am a good listener—that I easily “tune in” to what other people are really saying.


Who Me?	Hanging on.	Catching on.	Moving up.	Nearly on top of things!
I have a lot to tell people, so usually it's me doing the talking.	Occasionally, but I tend to feel myself getting bored and tuning out.	I listen well provided I truly respect the other person.	I catch the surface information, but can't always tune in to what's below the surface.	I listen for deeper meaning and easily sense "where the other person is coming from."

5.	When conflict arises, I am able to handle the tension and maintain my composure so that I can work toward win/win resolutions.


Who Me?	Hanging on.	Catching on.	Moving up.	Nearly on top of things!
I'm no good at all handling conflict. I hide out until it blows over.	Occasionally I face conflict situations and do okay, but it takes a toll on me.	I understand that conflict is necessary to progress, and I'm somewhat successful at managing conflict.	Usually I manage conflict well, except for a few people who always seem to throw me off.	I nearly always stay calm and professional and am able to achieve solutions.

6.	I have a thorough understanding of the key players and ‘politics’ within my organization.


Who Me?	Hanging on.	Catching on.	Moving up.	Nearly on top of things!
I'm rather clueless about how things wok politically.	I'm aware only of dynamics that directly impact me and my job.	I'm somewhat aware of the who-what-how in my company.	I almost always know what's shaking and who's moving.	I nearly always have my finger on the vital pulses of this company.

7.	I can comfortably initiate meaningful conversations with just about anyone, including senior executives, “experts” and total strangers.


Who Me?	Hanging on.	Catching on.	Moving up.	Nearly on top of things!
I would not know what to say, nor do I think they'd want to hear it.	Occasionally,provided the person is highly invitational and makes the first move.	Sometimes I do well. But many times I hold back because of who the person is.	I can initiate a conversation with most people in most situations.	I can lead virtually anybody into a good conversation.

8.	Others would describe me as being effective at persuasion, even when the topic on the table is “hot.”


Who Me?	Hanging on.	Catching on.	Moving up.	Nearly on top of things!
I stay quiet if the issue is sensitive, volatile or political. Wouldn't want to rock the boat.	Occasionally, provided I feel strongly about the issue and the risk is relatively low.	Sometimes. But I wait to read the alliances before joining a discussion.	I actively support the position I want to be heard or considered.	I'm comfortable being the first to speak up, and willing to beat the drum until the topic is discussed.

9.	I’ve been told that others enjoy working with me because of the positive attitude and energy I bring.


Who Me?	Hanging on.	Catching on.	Moving up.	Nearly on top of things!
I count on others in the group to inspire and energize me.	Occasionally, provided the assignment really turns me on.	Sometimes. I would love to bring more energy, but lately I just don't have it in me.	When I need to, I can provide the spark and energy required.	I consistently stay actively focused and energized; I communicate that energy to others.

10.	People can count on me to keep my cool when the heat is on and to hang in there over the long haul.


Who Me?	Hanging on.	Catching on.	Moving up.	Nearly on top of things!
I do not operate well at a harried pace or when the pressure is on.	Occasionally. I do okay provided there is a strong leader at the helm.	Sometimes, but I've been known to "lose it" when things get really intense.	I usually stay cool in a crisis and can "pour it on" when necessary.	I maintain my composure in almost all high pressure situations and can see things through.