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Forge Leadership Index
⭐ Forge Leadership Index — Overview

The Forge Leadership Index (FLI) is a leadership performance assessment designed to reveal how you operate when leading real people through real challenges. It examines the energy you bring into situations, the behaviors you rely on most, and the patterns that emerge when pressure, ambiguity, or friction are introduced. Rather than measuring personality or preference, the FLI focuses on the leadership signals you broadcast every day—signals that shape trust, credibility, influence, and team culture.

The assessment identifies your dominant leadership energy across the four dimensions of the Forge Model—Flame, Shield, Anvil, and Hammer—and shows how those energies interact to form your operational leadership posture. It highlights the ways you naturally approach decisions, communication, conflict, stress, and execution. It also reveals the habits you default to when things get hard: the strengths that remain steady, the tendencies that intensify, and the blind spots that may limit your impact if left unmanaged.

With this insight, leaders gain a clearer understanding of how their behavior is interpreted by others, how they contribute to or detract from team cohesion, and where their greatest opportunities for growth lie. The FLI provides a foundation for intentional leadership—helping you bring the best version of yourself to your team, your mission, and every environment in which you lead.
Instructions
This assessment contains a series of statements that describe how leaders think, behave, and respond across different operational environments. For each statement, rate how accurately it reflects the way you typically lead and make decisions. The scale ranges from Very Inaccurate to Very Accurate.

There are no right or wrong answers. The FLI does not measure personality — it measures leadership behavior, including how you communicate, take initiative, handle pressure, manage conflict, and influence others.

Respond based on how you actually operate, not how you wish you operated or how you believe your position requires you to act. Your honest first instinct will give the most accurate picture of your leadership energy and behavioral patterns.

When complete, your results will be used to identify your leadership posture across the Forge dimensions and reveal how your behaviors shift under pressure. This insight helps clarify your strengths, stress tendencies, and the leadership habits that shape how others experience you.

Rate each item as:

1 – Very Inaccurate
2 – Inaccurate
3 – Neutral
4 – Accurate
5 – Very Accurate

Answer each item thoughtfully and trust your first instinct.
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1. I maintain the standards I expect from others, even when I’m under pressure.*

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2. I prepare thoroughly before assigning tasks or making decisions.*

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3. I follow established processes unless there is a compelling reason to adjust.*

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4. I keep commitments and deliver what I say I will.*

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5. I stay consistent in how I lead, even during busy periods.*

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6. I set a professional tone through my own behavior and habits.*

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7. I remain steady when situations become tense.

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8. I manage my emotions so they do not affect my communication.

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9. I stay level-headed when others begin to escalate.

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10. I can separate emotion from strategy during difficult decisions.

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11. I avoid showing frustration toward the team.

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12. I stay composed when plans shift unexpectedly.*

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13. I adapt my communication style to connect with different personalities.

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14. I can persuade others without relying on authority or position.

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15. I listen carefully before giving direction.

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16. I speak with clarity so others know exactly what I expect.

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17. I maintain credibility through how I communicate.

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18. I build trust by engaging others respectfully, even during disagreements.

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19. I take ownership when things fall short of expectations.

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20. I confront performance issues instead of allowing them to continue.

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21. I clarify responsibilities so there is no ambiguity.

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22. I hold myself accountable before holding others accountable.

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23. I follow up on commitments to ensure progress.

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24. I address misalignment directly and professionally.

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25. I identify priorities quickly when demands compete for attention.

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26. I make decisions with the right balance of speed and analysis.

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27. I sometimes move forward before fully understanding the problem.

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28. I gather the perspectives I need before committing to a direction.*

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29. I adjust decisions when new information makes it necessary.

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30. I stay focused on what matters most to the mission or objective.

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31. I encourage open dialogue and ensure all voices are heard.

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32. I build a team environment where people feel supported.

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33. I keep the team informed of changes, decisions, and expectations.

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34. I recognize individual contributions to reinforce strong effort.

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35. I coach others through challenges instead of stepping in too quickly.

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36. I invest time in understanding how the team is doing.

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37. I project steadiness when others look to me for guidance.

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38. My communication reinforces clarity, confidence, and intent.

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39. I remain centered even when external pressure increases.

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40. I create a sense of direction through my demeanor and decisions.

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41. I stay visible and engaged during critical moments.

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42. I set the tone for professionalism and discipline.

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43. I adjust quickly when situations shift unexpectedly.

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44. I stay open to new information that may change the plan.

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45. I respond constructively when strategies must be revised.

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46. I change my approach when the team needs something different from me.

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47. I adapt my leadership style to match the challenge at hand.

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48. I remain effective even when circumstances are uncertain.

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49. When pressure rises, I tend to take full control of decisions.

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50. I rely less on input when timelines feel tight.

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51. I expect quick compliance when things get intense.

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52. I sometimes push my agenda strongly during high-pressure situations.

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53. I delay difficult conversations longer than I should.

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54. I pull back from conflict to avoid unnecessary tension.

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55. I hesitate to address sensitive issues head-on.

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56. I wait for problems to settle down on their own.

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57. I check in excessively when the stakes feel high.

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58. I become uncomfortable when others take an approach different from mine.

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59. I sometimes redo work because I want it done a certain way.

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60. I tighten control during periods of stress.

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61. I move faster than the situation requires when deadlines loom.

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62. I take shortcuts when I feel time pressure.

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63. I sometimes decide before fully considering consequences.

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64. I push the team to act quickly even when more clarity is needed.

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65. I struggle to adjust when a plan needs to change mid-execution.

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66. I rely on familiar methods even when new approaches may be better.

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67. I find it difficult to change direction once work has already begun.

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68. I default to past solutions even when the situation is different.

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69. I take on more than I can realistically manage.

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70. I struggle to say no to additional commitments.

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71. I push myself harder when I’m already stretched thin.

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72. I risk burnout by trying to handle too much at once.

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73. I become more impatient when I’m under pressure.

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74. My tone can become sharper when I'm dealing with stress.

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75. I show less empathy when I’m overloaded.

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76. I can be dismissive when conversations feel inefficient.

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77. I become guarded when my decisions are questioned.

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78. I sometimes justify my actions instead of listening openly.

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79. I take feedback personally when I’m already stretched thin.

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80. I may shift blame to avoid looking unprepared.

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81. I show visible frustration when things don’t go as planned.

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82. My reactions are more intense when I’m tired or stressed.

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83. I struggle to hide irritation during challenging interactions.

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84. I respond more sharply when I feel pressure building.

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85. I am energized by work that has purpose and meaning.

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86. I stay committed to long-term goals even during setbacks.

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87. I look for ways to align decisions with the broader mission.

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88. I stay focused on the “why” behind the work.

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89. I’m motivated when I see progress toward a meaningful outcome.

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90. Purpose strengthens my resilience in difficult periods.

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91. I enjoy helping people grow into strong leaders.

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92. I make time to coach others even when I’m busy.

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93. I actively look for teachable moments.

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94. I feel fulfilled when others succeed because of my support.

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95. I invest energy in developing talent on the team.

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96. I believe developing others is a core responsibility of leadership.

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97. I enjoy challenging outdated processes.

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98. I look for ways to improve systems and workflows.

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99. I embrace creativity when solving complex problems.

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100. I get energized by new ideas and approaches.

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101. I encourage others to question the status quo.

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102. I seek out opportunities to innovate.

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103. I prefer environments with clear structure and expectations.

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104. I feel confident when processes are consistent and predictable.

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105. I’m motivated by well-organized systems.

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106. I value routine and reliability in team operations.

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107. I prefer clear definitions of roles and responsibilities.

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108. Order and stability help me perform at my best.

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109. I’m motivated by achieving ambitious goals.

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110. I enjoy being recognized for strong performance.

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111. I push myself harder when expectations are high.

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112. I strive to be seen as someone who delivers results.

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113. I enjoy taking on challenges that stretch my abilities.

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114. I feel energized by competition or high standards.

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115. I’m motivated by supporting the success of the team.

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116. I put the mission and people ahead of personal recognition.

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117. I take responsibility for ensuring others have what they need.

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118. I find meaning in serving something larger than myself.

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119. I stay loyal to the people I lead.

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120. I feel fulfilled when my leadership contributes to the organization’s success.

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