0 = Never, 1 = Rarely, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Usually, 4 = Always
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1.
I act as a calming presence when others are anxious.
2.
My vision of what I want for the organization/people that I lead is clear to me and to others.
3.
It is easy for me to share my feelings with those I am close to.
4.
When feelings are high around an emotionally charged issue, I remain calm and focused rather than get caught up in the surrounding turmoil.
5.
When faced with resistance to changes I have initiated, I go forward despite the opposition I may encounter.
6.
When I am in an important relationship that is strained, I remain connected rather than withdraw.
7.
I seek first to understand my own contribution to problems rather than look for others to blame.
8.
When a difficult situation needs to be addressed, I am timely in dealing with it.
9.
I actively seek out and explore the views of those who hold different perspectives than my own.
10.
In making decisions I know will upset others, I am able to proceed without feeling overly responsible for their feelings.
11.
When I am under stress, I am able to remain centered and focused on the task at hand.
12.
I do not become defensive when others question my ideas or motives.
13.
I can remain playful and use humor even in very tense situations.
14.
I am able to put my ideas on the table even if I anticipate getting ridicule from others.
15.
When trying to balance task-relationship needs, I favor the relationship needs.
16.
I am not afraid to challenge others, even when I know conflict will ensue.
17.
I act in the best long-term interests of the organization, even when the cost is quite painful for me and/or others.
18.
I am comfortable when I have to work closely with others.
19.
When I am experiencing conflict with a co-worker, I can still distinguish between the issue and how I feel about the person.
20.
When being the leader requires me to stand alone on an issue, I do what I know to be right, despite the solitude.
21.
I can put forward my own viewpoint without becoming rigidly dogmatic or closed to others' perspectives.
22.
When I get tense or anxious, I find an appropriate way to turn down the heat, let off steam, and regain my calm.
23.
When I have to make a decision without relying on others' input, I can do so without becoming unsure of myself.
24.
I avoid over-functioning or getting overly involved in situations where others are responsible for the outcome.
25.
I am aware of how my moods and emotions impact others and can shift them if needed or desired.
26.
People can count on me to act on principle rather than be swayed by what others say or think of me.
27.
I am not afraid to challenge accustomed ways of doing things.
28.
I refrain from gossip and criticizing others behind their backs.
29.
Under pressure, I am able to keep the "big picture" before me, rather than having tunnel vision.
30.
In polarizing situations I seek to find the middle ground between extreme positions.
