Part A

Find a famous leadership quote to which you can relate. Choose two traits that are mentioned in these quotes that you believe to be the most important for leadership success. Explain why you believe that these 2 traits are so important.

Include the quote at the top of the page. If you are having trouble finding a quote, try this website: https://www.inc.com/lolly-daskal/the-100-best-leadership-quotes-of-all-time.html

Minimum/maximum answer length: 500/1000

Part B

NOTE : THE SELF Assessment IS AT BOTTOM

Do the self-assessment on Leadership Style using the document in the Assignments. Answer the following questions:

a) Does the result surprise you? Explain why/why not

b) Identify 3 specific activities you could do to enhance your skills as a leader. Explain how developing these new skills would help you perform as a manager

This learning instrument will provide you with an opportunity for assessing and reflecting your capabilities and desire for developing leadership skills.

For each of the 20 questions listed below, rate yourself on the scale shown below, with 5 being Almost Always True and 1 being Almost Never True by circling the number that you feel most closely represents your feelings about the task.

o Almost Always True — 5

o Frequently True — 4

o Occasionally True — 3

o Seldom True — 2

o Almost Never True — 1

Be honest about your answers as this survey is only for you own self-assessment.

Leadership Self-Assessment Questionnaire

1.	1 2 3 4 5	I enjoy working on teams.
2.	1 2 3 4 5	I am able to speak clearly to others.
3.	1 2 3 4 5	I enjoy relating to others on an interpersonal basis.
4.	1 2 3 4 5	I am good at planning.
5.	1 2 3 4 5	I can interpret rules and regulations.
6.	1 2 3 4 5	I feel comfortable asking others for advice.
7.	1 2 3 4 5	I enjoy collecting and analyzing data.
8.	1 2 3 4 5	I am good at solving problems.
9.	1 2 3 4 5	I am comfortable writing memos to others.
10.	1 2 3 4 5	I can delegate work to others.
11.	1 2 3 4 5	I am effective at handling employee complaints.
12.	1 2 3 4 5	Giving directions is comfortable for me.
13.	1 2 3 4 5	I know how to develop goals and carry them out.
14.	1 2 3 4 5	I am comfortable at implementing new techniques.
15.	1 2 3 4 5	I enjoy appraising performance and giving feedback.
16.	1 2 3 4 5	If I made a mistake, I would admit it and correct it.
17.	1 2 3 4 5	I am able to resolve conflict in the workplace.
18.	1 2 3 4 5	I believe in diversity in the workplace.
19.	1 2 3 4 5	I thrive on change.
20.	1 2 3 4 5	One of my greatest desires is to become a leader.

Scoring

Score the survey by adding the numbers that you circled: ________

A score of fifty or higher indicates a desire to become a leader and a perceived ability to perform the tasks required of a leader.

A score of fifty or less indicates a general dislike of wanting to become a leader or a perceived inability to perform the tasks required of a leader.

However, no matter what your score is, your commitment, desire, and determination are the biggest indicators of your ability to become a leader.

Use this assessment to help you to determine what skills and abilities you can continue to improve (strengths) and what skills and abilities you need to develop (opportunities for growth).