Read each statement and answer honestly for your own benefit

There is no "Wrong" or "Right" Choice

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1. My suggestions & proposals are of very high quality.*
2. I present strong arguments for the proposals I favour.*
3. I am quick to make my wishes & desires known to others*
4. I correct other people's mistakes*
5. I exert pressure on people in order to achieve my objectives*
6. I actively solicit other’s opinion & suggestions.*
7. I listen carefully when people express views, which are different from my own*
8. I go out of my way to make information I have available to others*
9. I show others the exciting potentials & possibilities in situations.*
10. I help others see the goals & values we have in common.*
11. In a fast moving situation, I take time to collect my thoughts & plan next steps*
12. I modify my position rather than risk conflict or confrontation*
13. I put forward proposals & suggestions that I feel have merit, even if they are unpopular*
14. I back up my proposals with solid logic & sound reasoning.*
15. I clarify any expectations, with solid logic & sound reasoning*
16. I convey the impression that I have a higher standing or I am better than others*
17. I get others support by offering to help them in return*
18. I go out my way to give people credit for their ideas & contributions*
19. I check my understanding of what others have said*
20. I am open with information as opposed to being secretive*
21. My optimism & enthusiasm are contagious.*
22. I show others how we can achieve more by working together*
23. If people are arguing unproductively I try to redirect the conversation*
24. I keep to one side when others become involved in arguments or heated debate*
25. I present ideas & proposals & suggestions energetically*
26. I defend my proposals & suggestions energetically*
27. I let people know the standards by which they will be judged*
28. I tell people directly when they do not meet my expectations or requirements*
29. I use pressure to get others to go along*
30. I am responsive to others problems & concerns*
31. I repeat what others say in my own words to check my understanding*
32. When I feel uncertain or confused I acknowledge it.*
33. I put into words the hopes & aspirations that others feel*
34. I look for common values & aims which I can then highlight*
35. I diffuse conflict situations by the use of humour or by an appropriate change of subject*
36. When the conversation becomes personal, I change the subject*
37. My suggestions are both inclusive & relevant to the problem at hand.*
38. I challenge ideas or suggestions I disagree with or have questions about.*
39. I let others know exactly what I expect from them.*
40. I am quick to show approval when someone does something I like.*
41. I hold to my position until others show willingness to compromise or make concessions*
42. If individuals are not participating I go out of my way to involve them*
43. I listen carefully to what people have to say.*
44. When justly criticised I readily admit error or oversights.*
45. I get people excited about what they can accomplish together*
46. I look for common ground even in situations where obvious differences exist*
47. I sense when conflict is brewing & head it off with well-timed comments & suggestions.*
48. If I am pushed I modify my position.*
49. I suggest possible solutions to almost any problems that can arise.*
50. When people disagree with my ideas I come up with a new line of reasoning to persuade them.*
51. I tell others what they should & should not do.*
52. I use praise selectively to get others to change or improve their performance.*
53. I exchange favours in order to get things accomplished*
54. I listen for what people are feeling as well as what they are saying*
55. I am open about my motives & intentions.*
56. I create appealing word-pictures of the desired end result*
57. When disputes arise, I search for areas of agreement.*
58. I am patient & cool in tense situations*
59. I avoid talking about controversial topics or issues*
60. I present my ideas with vigour*
61. I state my expectations or requirements forcefully so that they are not forgotten or ignored.*
62. I tell people what I think of them*
63. I bargain to get what I want.*
64. I show respect for others & their points of view even when I am at odds with them*
65. I give others the time & attention they need to fully express their points of view*
66. I ask for help*
67. My belief in others helps them to feel stronger & more confident*
68. I generate a feeling of... “we are in this thing together"....Among those who I try to influence.*
69. I suggest compromise solutions to reserve deadlocks or disagreements*
70. I smooth over disagreements i.e. pour oil on troubled waters*
71. I use humour or anecdotes effectively to help make a point*
72. I express concern and empathy when others have difficulties*