52Develop a Leader Mindset
QUESTIONNAIRE
Understand your perceptions of your
own emotional intelligence
Great leaders move us—they inspire, motivate, and energize us. How?
They do it through emotional intelligence. Dan Goleman woke us all up
when he published his groundbreaking book on the topic (in 1995). Since
then we’ve learned a lot about EI competencies, such as self-awareness
and empathy, and about what people can do to develop them.
To gain a deeper understanding of your own emotional intelligence,
respond to the statements in this questionnaire as honestly as possible,
checking one of the columns from “Always” to “Never.”
To calculate your score, as you fi nish each section count the check-
marks in each column and record the number in the “Total per column”
line. Multiply your total score for each column by the number in the row
below it, and record it in the row below that. Add this row together to get
your total score for how you perceive yourself along each of the dimen-
sions of EI.
Refl ecting on your strengths and where you can improve is impor-
tant, but don’t stop there. Other people’s perspectives matter too. After
reviewing your scores, ask one or two trusted friends to evaluate you
using the same statements, to learn whether your own insights match
what others see in you.
Source: Annie McKee, “Quiz Yourself: Do You Lead with Emotional Intelligence?” HBR.org As-
sessment, June 5, 2015. Questions adapted from the Hay Group’s “Emotional and Social Com-
petency Inventory” and Richard Boyatzis’s article “Competencies in the 21st Century” (Journal
of Management Development, 27:1 [2008], 5–12).
ALWAYS
MOST OF
THE TIME
FREQUENTLY SOMETIMES RARELY NEVER
1 I can describe my emotions in the moment I experience them.
2
I can describe my feelings in detail, beyond just “happy,” “sad,” “angry,” and so on.
3 I understand the reasons for my feelings.
4 I understand how stress affects my mood and behavior.
5
I understand my leadership strengths and weaknesses.
Total per column
Points per answer x 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 x 0
Multiply the two rows above
TOTAL SELF-AWARENESS SCORE (sum of the row above)
EMOTIONAL SELF-AWARENESS
POSITIVE OUTLOOK
6 I’m optimistic in the face of challenging circumstances.
7 I focus on opportunities rather than obstacles.
8 I see people as good and well-intentioned.
9 I look forward to the future.
10 I feel hopeful.
Total per column
Points per answer x 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 x 0
Multiply the two rows above
TOTAL POSITIVE OUTLOOK SCORE (sum of the row above)
11 I manage stress well.
12
I’m calm in the face of pressure or emotional turmoil.
13
I control my impulses.
14
I use strong emotions, such as anger, fear, and joy, appropriately and for the good of others.
15
I’m patient.
Total per column
Points per answer x 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 x 0
Multiply the two rows above
TOTAL EMOTIONAL SELF-CONTROL SCORE (sum of the row above)
EMOTIONAL SELF-CONTROL
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?
16 I’m flexible when situations change unexpectedly.
17 I’m adept at managing multiple, conflicting demands.
18 I can easily adjust goals when circumstances change.
19 I can shift my priorities quickly.
20 I adapt easily when a situation is uncertain or ever-changing.
Total per column
Points per answer x 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 x 0
Multiply the two rows above
TOTAL ADAPTABILITY SCORE (sum of the row above)
ADAPTABILITY
ALWAYS
MOST OF
THE TIME
FREQUENTLY SOMETIMES RARELY NEVER
21
22
I strive to understand people’s underlying feelings.
My curiosity about others drives me to listen attentively to them.
23 I try to understand why people behave the way they do.
24 I readily understand others’ viewpoints even when they are different from my own.
25 I understand how other people’s experiences affect their feelings, thoughts, and behavior.
Total per column
Points per answer x 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 x 0
Multiply the two rows above
TOTAL EMPATHY SCORE (sum of the row above)
EMPATHY
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?
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