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  • TWO CHAIRS | ONE MISSION

    SECOND CHAIR ASSESSMENT

  • This tool will help you as a Second Chair assess the clarity, trust, and alignment between you and your First Chair. It’s not a scorecard; it’s a clarity driver. Rate each statement honestly. Your answers are private unless you choose to share them.

    TOPICS:

    Clarity of Role & Expectations

    Trust & Relational Alignment

    Alignment to Mission & Strategy

    Leadership Capacity & Development

    Shared Language & Ownership

    Second Chair Pulse

    First Chair Pulse

  • Clarity of Role & Expectations

  • Trust & Relational Alignment

  • Alignment to Mission & Strategy

  • Leadership Capacity & Development

  • Shared Language & Ownership

  • Second Chair Pulse

  • First Chair Pulse

  • RESULTS

    Second Chair Assessment

  • Clarity of Role & Expectations

  • HIGH CLARITY

    Clarity is strong. Now lead with confidence and help others find theirs too.

  • MODERATE CLARITY

    There’s some fog on the field. What’s one assumption you need to clarify with your First Chair this week?

  • LOW CLARITY

    You're in the dark on what matters most. Don’t wait, ask for a reset on expectations before frustration takes root.

  • Trust & Relational Alignment

  • HIGH TRUST 

    This is what shared leadership feels like. Keep tending to trust, it’s the foundation for everything else.

  • MODERATE TRUST 

    Trust may be intact, but fragile. Where might you be playing it safe instead of leaning in?

  • LOW TRUST 

    It’s hard to lead when you’re guarded. Start by naming what feels off before trust erodes.

  • Alignment to Mission & Strategy

  • HIGH ALIGNMENT

    You’re in sync with the mission and strategy. Keep leaning in and helping others stay aligned.

  • MODERATE ALIGNMENT

    There’s general clarity, but more shared communication and rhythm could bring stronger alignment.

  • LOW ALIGNMENT

    Alignment is off. This is the moment to revisit the mission, the strategy, and your role in advancing both. 

  • Leadership Capacity & Development

  • HIGH CAPACITY

    You’re empowered, now lead with bold clarity. You don’t need to shrink to fit the room.

  • MODERATE CAPACITY

    You’re capable, but you might be waiting for permission to lead. What’s one step you can take without waiting?

  • LOW CAPACITY

    Your voice matters. Don’t stay in the background; growth starts when you show up and ask for it.

  • Shared Language & Ownership

  • HIGH OWNERSHIP

    You’re not just following, you’re fully engaged, aligned, and representing shared leadership well.

  • MODERATE OWNERSHIP

    You're getting there. Greater consistency and honest check-ins could elevate trust and ownership.

  • LOW OWNERSHIP

    Mixed messages and unclear ownership create tension. Realigning communication and expectations is essential.

     

  • Second Chair Pulse

  • STEADY & STRONG 

    You’re leading with clarity and courage. Stay proactive, vocal, and aligned.

  • TIME FOR A TUNE UP

    Some patterns are helping, others are holding you back. Take ownership and take the next step.

  • DON'T CARRY THIS ALONE

    Something’s off. You may be self-protecting more than leading. Let’s get your leadership voice back.

  • First Chair Pulse

  • LEADING WITH INTENTION 

    You’re aligned and leading in sync. Keep checking in and communicating clearly—it’s working.

  • CHECK THE MIRROR

    There’s some friction. Don’t ignore it. A quick conversation could reset trust and clarity.

  • TIME FOR A RESET

    Misalignment is showing. Don’t stay stuck, it's time to name what’s not working and realign.

     

  • Please click the FINISH button to complete the Second Chair Assessment.

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