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LEADERSHIP UNDER PRESSURE ASSESSMENT

Quick 5-Minute Self-Diagnostic

INSTRUCTIONS: How to Take This Assessment

Be honest, not perfect. This assessment works best when you respond with your genuine first reaction, not the answer you think a "good leader" should give.

Trust your instincts. Read each scenario and select the response that most closely matches what you actually do under pressure, not what you wish you did or plan to do someday.

Don't overthink it. If you find yourself debating between two answers, choose the one that reflects your more common response. Your initial reaction is usually the most accurate.

Think recent examples. Base your answers on how you've actually behaved in the last 3 to 6 months, not on how you handled situations years ago or hope to handle them in the future.

No judgment zone. There are no "wrong" answers here. This is about understanding your current patterns so you can build from where you are, not where you think you should be.

One response per question. Select the single option that best describes your typical response, even if multiple options sometimes apply.

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Question 1 of 8

PART 1: TRIGGER RESPONSE PATTERNS (5 questions)

When challenged publicly about your decisions, you typically:

(Select all that apply)
A

Defend immediately with technical details

B

Feel defensive but try to stay professional

C

Take a moment to consider their perspective

D

Ask clarifying questions about their concerns

E

Thank them and explore the issue collaboratively

Question 2 of 8

When facing an impossible deadline, your first instinct is to:

(Select all that apply)
A

Work longer hours to handle it yourself

B

Stress about how to make it work

C

Immediately push back on the timeline

D

Analyze what's realistic and communicate options

E

Engage stakeholders in problem-solving the constraints

Question 3 of 8

When a team member makes a significant mistake, you:

(Select all that apply)
A

Fix it quickly to avoid bigger problems

B

Correct it and explain the right approach

C

Discuss what happened and how to prevent it

D

Coach them through the solution process

E

Use it as a development opportunity for the team

Question 4 of 8

When interrupted with "urgent" requests during focused work, you:

(Select all that apply)
A

Stop everything to help immediately

B

Feel frustrated but help anyway

C

Ask if it can wait until you finish

D

Assess true urgency before responding

E

Coach them to solve it independently first

Question 5 of 8

When senior leadership questions your team's capabilities, you:

(Select all that apply)
A

Immediately defend your team's track record

B

Feel personally attacked and justify past performance

C

Acknowledge their concern and provide context

D

Ask what specific capabilities they're questioning

E

Explore how to better demonstrate your team's value

Question 6 of 8

PART 2: PRESSURE IMPACT ASSESSMENT (3 questions)

How often do you catch yourself reacting defensively before thinking strategically?

(Select all that apply)
A

Almost always

B

Usually

C

Sometimes

D

Rarely

E

Almost never

Question 7 of 8

Rate your team's confidence in bringing you problems vs. solutions:

(Select all that apply)
A

They bring mostly problems

B

Mix of problems and solutions

C

Mostly solutions and recommendations

Question 8 of 8

How do colleagues typically respond to your leadership during crisis situations?

(Select all that apply)
A

They avoid bringing issues to me

B

They wait for my direction before acting

C

They update me but handle most things

D

They collaborate with me on solutions

E

They operate confidently and keep me informed

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