Natural Leadership Profile™

I often think I have communicated things only to find out later that no one actually heard it.

I am far more productive when I am able to take time alone during the working day to recharge my batteries

I prefer to share my ideas through written communication as it can be edited, refined, and perfected.

I enjoy working alone and the freedom to work without consistent interruptions.

I have to work hard to maintain discipline in my external communication.

I know moments when I have thought out loud and wished I could have turned back the clock.

I have to make a conscious decision to be fully present and truly listen to the opinions of others before responding.

I struggle with silence in conversation and often feel the need to fill it.

I get frustrated with those who are always talking about the future and do not spend the time seeking to truly understand the present.

I value vision but need to know it is safe and well thought out before I will commit resources toward it.

I prefer the tried and true – a successful process or procedure that can be incrementally improved over time.

I enjoy actively engaging with the physical world and rely on my five senses to assess the data.

I love to dream and live towards the future focusing on the world of possibilities.

I often miss details right in front of me if I do not concentrate.

I often struggle to be physically, emotionally, and intellectually present with my friends and family.

I prefer to brainstorm ideas at the start of projects and then go away to work out the details.

I often make important life decision based on a gut feeling rather than the empirical data.

I struggle to disagree or challenge the opinions of others as I fear it will affect relational harmony.

All decisions are personal – I try to understand how each person will be affected by each decision.

When someone challenges my ideas or opinions, it feels very personal.

I often find myself asking the difficult, practical questions rather than getting swept up in the hype of a new idea.

I prefer to remain objective – separating myself from the context and the relationships that will be impacted by the decision.

I am good at asking the difficult questions – getting to the truth is very important for me.

I have the capacity to remain objective under pressure and make difficult and unpopular decisions.

Even if I know there is a valid reason, I struggle when plans change midway through a project.

I dislike working under last minute pressure and will invariably finish tasks well ahead of the stated deadline.

I apply the same level of planning and discipline to my personal life as my professional life.

I often find it irresponsible to play until the work is finished.

I typically need the pressure of a deadline before I will commit to a final decision.

I enjoy spontaneity and often work in bursts of creativity and inspiration.

I do not mind surprises and see them as a part of life’s adventure.

I have a flexible “end in view” mindset over a more rigid "end determined" approach.