Mindful Leadership: End of Course Self-Assessment 5/5

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To complete the self-assessment you will assess your leadership skills on a scale of 1-5 as well as short answer questions. There are no right or wrong answers, but it is important to take this opportunity to truly self-assess your strengths and weaknesses as a leader so that you may develop them further in your career.

Answer the following questions on a scale of 1-5 using the following scale:

1 = Area needs much improvement

2 = Area needs some improvement

3 = Neutral/unsure

4 = Area of some strength

5 = Area of extreme strength

1. I communicate well with staff in an attentive and respectful manner.

2. I give constructive criticism and feedback as opposed to focusing on the negative actions of my staff.

3. I am respectful of families and individuals with differences whether they are cultural, physical or socioeconomic.

4. I maintain a positive attitude about work even during the most challenging times.

5. I am knowledgeable about professional development requirements and opportunities for myself and my employees.

6. I lead around the unique community that my center serves.

7. I take time to regularly self-reflect on my performance and actions in the workplace.

8. I can handle the pressure of my position and can see through a crisis to come to a conclusion.

9. I have a mentor or supervisor in the field.

10. I consider input from others and involve staff in decision-making whenever possible or appropriate.

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For this portion of the self-assessment you will answer short answer self-reflection questions. This exercise is designed to give you an opportunity to assess yourself in order to find areas of strengths and weaknesses as a leader.

What are some areas that I can improve in?

What are my greatest strengths?

What are some of my professional goals for the future and what will it take to achieve them?

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