Where’s My Line?
1-Not True 3-Somewhat True 5-Very True
  1. I believe leadership is a natural talent and can’t be developed.
  2. If I don’t have enough authority I can’t help to bring about the changes we need.
  3. I am overloaded and overwhelmed and there not much I can do about it.
  4. I avoid difficult conversations, giving honest feedback, and addressing touchy issues.
  5. I find the media’s negativity and constant bad news gets me down.
  6. I don’t ever have enough money, prestige, or power.
  7. I don’t have enough time for personal learning and development.
  8. I can’t let anyone see my mistakes or where I’ve gone wrong.
  9. I carry anger, resentment, and won’t forget who has caused me pain.
  10. Nobody ever tells me anything and I often sit in the dark waiting for “them” to let me know what’s going on.
Scoring:

SCORE OF 10 - 18: Leading
You’re often leading above the line. You don’t wait, you initiate. You go after what you need for yourself and your team. You’re optimistic, open, take responsibility, and step up to address tough issues.  You invest in continuously developing yourself and staying positive.

SCORE OF 19 - 34: Following
You’re often wavering on the line. You look to others for direction and cues about how to react to changes and setbacks. Sometimes you’re just above the line analyzing, trying to understand, and being a healthy skeptic. Other times you slip below the line toward avoidance, helpless cynicism, and just going along.

SCORE OF 35 - 50: Wallowing
You’re usually below the line on the Bitter Bus in Pity City. You like to “blamestorm” and point fingers at “them.” You feel “they” can’t be trusted and participate in cynical putdowns and complaining. You often feel victimized, overwhelmed, and helpless. You believe you’re a “realist” and resent optimists “with their head in the clouds.”

 
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