Self-knowledge about who you are and what you are thinking and feeling is crucial if you are to become an effective and inspiring leader. Work together in small groups.

To gain maximum benefit from this exercise it is important to be completely honest with yourself. First, for each of the following twenty-five items, consider honestly and fully the extent to which you:

1. Have a strong work ethic.

2. Are adaptable to changes in the work situation.

3. Place emphasis on service to others over self-interest.

4. Stretch yourself to meet objectives.

5. Take time in connecting with group members.

6. Set yourself clear goals and criteria for success.

7. Believe in doing things right the first time.

8. Have strong moral values.

9. Think leadership is simple if you have the right personality.

10. Find it easy to compliment fellow colleagues.

11. Are competitive and take pride in winning.

12. Communicate easily your ideas, thoughts or concerns to others.

13. Tolerate genuine mistakes by others that affect your work

14. Believe respect for superiors is more important than popularity

15. Enjoy others relying on you or coming to you for help.

16. Respect hierarchical authority and chain of command.

17. Believe leadership depends on confidence and courage.

18. Are prepared to place trust in your fellow colleagues.

19. Believe everyone is responsible for their actions and behaviour.

20. Get upset by disagreements or confrontation with your peers.

21. Simplify and explain complex situations to others.

22. Tend naturally to take the initiative in group situations.

23. Encourage challenging debate and dialogue.

24. Do not put off for tomorrow what can be done now.

25. Believe you would make an effective leader.