Find out whether you are inspired yourself and whether you have the ability to influence and inspire others.
Are you someone who is truly motivated yourself and can inspire others to be motivated as well? Do you have what it takes to really inspire others? Do people listen carefully to what you say and want to follow your ideas? Do you truly move people, or do you just think you do?
Please complete all items. Rate each item on a scale of 1-5. Please choose one number and do not write a decimal, such as 3.5.
There is no right or wrong answer. Select the answer that best represents your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Choose how true each statement is for you.
| In the past month, at least one person has commented on how dedicated and motivated I am. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I am skilled at 'benefiting my boss,' that is helping her to achieve more than she would have been able to achieve without my help. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| When I want to influence other people, I try to help them see why they may want to do what I say. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I never or very rarely use retribution strategies, such as threats of negative consequences, to get people to do what I wish. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I am highly motivated to achieve my career mission. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| The people who I supervise tend to come up with many initiatives and innovations. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I am typically able to assertively defend myself from abuses of power. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I am good at selling an issue that I think is important to my boss so he 'buys into' the concept as an important issue. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| My coworkers would report that I appear highly knowledgeable and that I speak in a compelling manner. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I have been told that I am a very persuasive speaker. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I frequently rely on using issues such as my organization's long-term strategy or future directions to sell issues to senior executives. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| As long as I can remember, I have been someone who has been internally motivated and achievement-oriented. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| When trying to influence others, I typically look for common goals and values. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| When I think that something is truly important, I have little difficulty conveying my message to others. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I have no problem speaking up to make sure that my views or the important views of others are heard. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I have not been told that I am 'rough around the edges' or aggressive at times. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| It is common for me to look for ways to influence my boss by providing him with benefits such as problem-solving or speed of delivery. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| It is typical for me to build momentum and excitement in others around a new project. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I have been told by others that my energy and dedication is motivating to them. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| When influencing others' behavior, I sometimes use a strategy of reciprocity in which I would trade resources with the other person. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I really enjoy expressing my ideas to get others enthusiastic and involved. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| When a behavior is inappropriate, I help the person to see why it is not effective and to think of other ways of behaving. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| It is not typical for people to resist my requests or my efforts to make changes. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I have never been accused of abusing my position of power or being overly controlling. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| Words that people would use to describe me include: 'energetic, motivated, and driven.' |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| The people I supervise or manage do not seem to need a great deal of surveillance or monitoring,. They seem to be internally committed to getting the job done. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| It tends to come naturally to me to want to excel in my performance and to want to help others to excel too. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I often work to improve my influence skills by cultivating my own skills, creating a professional appearance, and increasing my knowledge base. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| The people who work under me do not often need me to hold them accountable because they commonly hold themselves or each other accountable. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| When I see others acting manipulatively or being coercive, it bothers me and I attempt to generally do something about it. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
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