AI‑Era Leadership Self‑Assessment

Purpose

This diagnostic helps you assess how prepared you are to lead humans in an AI‑accelerated world. It is not a personality test. It's a mirror. Score yourself honestly. The value comes from truth, not optics.
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CATEGORY 1: MINDSET (How You Think)

Scoring scale: 1 = Rarely true of me 2 = Sometimes true 3 = Usually true 4 = Consistently true
1. Learning in Public: I openly admit what I don’t know and model learning in front of my team.*

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2. Intellectual Humility: I regularly challenge my own assumptions and invite others to do the same.*

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3. Systems Thinking: I consider second‑ and third‑order impacts before making decisions.*

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4. Bias Awareness: I actively question default thinking and seek diverse perspectives.*

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5. Adaptability: I adjust quickly when new information invalidates prior decisions.*

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CATEGORY 2: BEHAVIOR (How You Show Up)

Scoring scale: 1 = Rarely true of me 2 = Sometimes true 3 = Usually true 4 = Consistently true
6. Curiosity Over Control: I ask questions before giving direction, especially in uncertain situations.*

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7. Calm Under Pressure: I stay grounded and clear‑headed during volatility or crisis.*

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8. Decision Velocity: I move forward with imperfect information when delay creates risk.*

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9. Accountability Without Fear: I hold people accountable without blame or punishment.*

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10. Consistency: My behavior is predictable and aligned with my stated values.*

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CATEGORY 3: TRUST & CULTURE (How Others Experience You)

Scoring scale: 1 = Rarely true of me 2 = Sometimes true 3 = Usually true 4 = Consistently true
11. Psychological Safety: People feel safe raising concerns, questions, and mistakes with me.*

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12. Empowerment: I push decision‑making authority to the edges with clear guardrails.*

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13. Transparency: I clearly explain the reasoning behind decisions that affect others.*

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14. Guardrails Over Micromanagement: I provide boundaries and intent instead of detailed control.*

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15. Ethical Backbone: I set clear ethical lines for how AI and data are used.*

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CATEGORY 4: EXECUTION (How Work Gets Done)

Scoring scale: 1 = Rarely true of me 2 = Sometimes true 3 = Usually true 4 = Consistently true
16. Judgment: I know when to rely on AI and when human judgment must lead.*

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17. Focus on Real Work: I prioritize AI use cases that remove friction from daily work.*

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18. Data Discipline: I treat data quality and access as leadership responsibilities.*

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19. Learning Loops: I build feedback cycles that continuously improve decisions and execution.*

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CATEGORY 5: HUMANITY (Why People Follow You)

Scoring scale: 1 = Rarely true of me 2 = Sometimes true 3 = Usually true 4 = Consistently true
20. Empathy: I acknowledge fear and uncertainty without letting them drive decisions.*

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21. Courage: I challenge outdated habits and make hard calls early.*

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Your Score
Scoring and Interpretation

84–72: AI‑ready leadership. Your mindset and behaviors support trust, speed, and learning.

71–56: Capable but exposed. You are strong in some areas but vulnerable under pressure.

55–40: At risk. Old habits may limit AI adoption and team trust.

Below 40: Unsustainable. AI will amplify leadership gaps quickly.
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
What surprised you about the result?*
What behavior do you want to focus on first?*
What immediate action will you take?
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Purpose

CATEGORY 1: MINDSET (How You Think)

CATEGORY 2: BEHAVIOR (How You Show Up)

CATEGORY 3: TRUST & CULTURE (How Others Experience You)

CATEGORY 4: EXECUTION (How Work Gets Done)

CATEGORY 5: HUMANITY (Why People Follow You)

REFLECTION QUESTIONS