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CAREER SATISFACTION QUIZ

It is important to discover work that you love and that fits your values, purpose and vision.

This quiz has been designed to give you an overview of your general satisfaction and directionwith your career, and to pinpoint those areas you might need coaching to develop.

Score each item according to how much of the time each statement applies to you.

The Scale:1always!, "often!, #sometimes!, $ rarely!, %never!

always never

I feel overwhelmed by too many tasks and

responsibilities.

&y career does not fully utilize my talents and skills.

I am not doing the work that I am meant to be doing.

I have to cope with too many organizational or 'ob task

changes.

I have no clear career goals.

I feel pressured by too many demands from clients (customers ( boss.

I find it difficult to successfully navigate around officepolitics.

I find it difficult to stay agile, fle)ible, and resilient.


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I feel overworked and overwhelmed.

I have difficulty making decisions affecting my work.

I am uncertain about my future career direction.

I find that there are a number of obstacles in the way of

my achieving my dreams.

I don*t make enough money.

I am frequently stressed out.

The employees at work have difficulty working as partof a team.

I feel that my work does not reflect my vision, mission,

and values.

I e)perience poverty thinking versus prosperity

thinking.

I*d like to take this 'ob and shove it.

I am unable to establish clear career goals.


3/40

I find it difficult to create a healthy work and lifebalance

Scoring

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+ CAREER MASTERou are doing a great 'ob managing your work and life.

-ongratulations -areer coachingmay help you achieve even higherlevels of performance.

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+ !EARNIN"ou are managing your work and life to some degree. There is still

room for improvement. -onsider career coachingto help you

develop career satisfaction.

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/0 230/Tou may be feeling unhappy and stuck. There may be other choices

or perhaps starting your own business. Strongly consider career

coaching.

C#AN"E RESI!IENC$ QUIZ

Chan%e &'(ay ha))ens ra)*(ly+4o longer are there short periods of change, followed by long

plateaus of stability. &ost of our lives today are a continual, unrelenting series of changes, withlittle time for self5renewal. 6eeping energized, optimistic and inspired in the face of change

demands specific skills. ou need to learn how to respond quickly and fle)ibly to new demands.

These skills are called change resiliency.

Sc're each *&e, acc'r(*n% &' h'w ,ch '. &he &*,e each s&a&e,en& a))l*es &' y'+

The Scale:%always!, $often!, #sometimes!, " rarely!, 1never!

always never

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I focus on things I can do something about.

I seek out the support of people.

I have discovered a sense of meaning and purpose inlife.

I engage in optimistic Self Talk.

I live in the present appreciating the past and focused

on my desired future.

I am imaginative and brainstorm possibilities.

I leverage personal strengths and resources.

I have a deep awareness and compassion for others.

I actively listen and seek to understand.

I partner with others for mutual success.

I ask questions because I am curious to know how

things work, and am open to e)periment.


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I am constantly learning from my e)periences.

I e)pect to have things work out well for myself and

others.

I play with new developments and find the humor in

situations.

I adapt quickly to change, and am highly fle)ible.

I am emotionally intelligent managing my emotions

well.

I listen well and read others with empathy.

I think up creative solutions to challenges, and inventways to solve difficult problems.

I manage the emotional side of transition.

I convert misfortune into good fortune.

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Scoring

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C#AN"E MASTER

ou are doing a great 'ob staying resilient in times of unrelentingchange. -ongratulations 0)ecutive coachingmay help you achieve

even higher levels of performance.

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!EARNIN"

ou are somewhat change hardy. 7owever, there is still room for

improvement. ou may benefit from taking a /ealizing the 8otential

of -hange workshop. -onsider e)ecutive coachingto help you further

develop your personal change management skills.

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/0 230/Tour change resiliency skills need some considerable attention. ou

need to change certain behaviors and learn new skills. It is strongly

advised that you sign up for a /ealizing the 8otential of -hange

workshop. Strongly consider 0)ecutive -oaching.

INTER2IEIN" 4 SE!ECTIN"

EMOTIONA!!$ INTE!!I"ENT 5EO5!EQUIZ

I& *s *,)'r&an& &' selec& )e')le wh' (e,'ns&ra&e e,'&*'nal *n&ell*%ence

c',)e&enc*es &ha& are a %rea& .*& w*&h &he 'r%an*6a&*'n7s cl&re+ /esearch

supports that successful people at work usually have goodpersonal(interpersonal skills as well as technical capability.

Sc're each *&e, acc'r(*n% &' h'w ,ch '. &he &*,e each s&a&e,en& a))l*es

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always never

I identify the critical success factors or 'ob5specific

competencies before beginning the selection process.

I study the qualifications of applicants in light of aperformance5based 'ob description what work needs to

be accomplished! before each interview.
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I develop a structured behavioral interview plan.

I begin each interview by establishing a rela)ed climateconducive to good communication .

I ask questions giving the candidate a opportunity toprovide e)amples where he(she has demonstrated

empathy.

I use prepared questions to draw out essential

information.

I listen 9: ; of the time.

I adhere to equal employment opportunity guidelines.

I record key points.

I avoid preconception and personal bias.

I provide information about the 'ob, and the

organization, and answer the candidate*s questions.

I make selection decisions on the basis of 'ob

requirements.

I document my selection decisions on a rating form.


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I let all candidates know the outcome of theirinterview.

I incorporate valid, reliable pre5employment tests.

I do an e)acting 'ob analysis.

I ask for specific e)amples of pro'ects, tasks, orassignments the candidate has handled.

I ask questions inquiring about past work behavior that

demonstrates personal5interpersonal competencies.

I probe for e)amples demonstration strong

interpersonal effectiveness.

I ask questions to determine self5awareness and self5management competencies .

Scoring

/-100INTER2IEIN" MASTER

ou are doing a great 'ob interviewing and selecting the rightpeople. -ongratulations -oachingmay help you achieve even

higher levels of performance.

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!EARNIN"

ou interviewing and selecting emotionally intelligent people to

some e)tent. There is still room for improvement. ou will benefitfrom taking an Interviewing andSelecting 0motionally Intelligent

8eople workshop.-onsidercoachingto help you further developyour interviewing skills and learn new strategies.

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our interviewing skills need some considerable attention. ou

need to change certain behaviors and learn new skills. It is stronglyadvised that you sigh up for an Interviewing and Selecting

0motionally Intelligent 8eople workshop. Strongly consider

coachingand(or mentoring.

RETENTION QUIZ+++.'r lea(ers

#'w &' 8ee) 'r9ers:

The ability to retain top people is critical to a company*s success. -ommitment, the bond

between people and the organization is critical to growing a business.

/etaining key people is corporate 2merica*s number one problem. 2 solution means more

profitable companies, happier, more productive employees, and more satisfied customers.

In most organizations, the -0< sets the tone for how people are treated. 2re people valued forwhat they do on a frequent, individual basis or are they unappreciated=

&anagers need to be held accountable for building a retention culture in their teams and in their

departments. /esearch from the Saratoga Institute shows that %: percent of work5life satisfaction

is determined by the relationship a worker has with his or her boss. Self5managed, agileorganizations create work environments where people can continuously learn and make

decisions.

0mployers don*t have enough competent people to get the work done. /etaining the right peopleis a strategic imperative. &anagers and employing organizations need to understand what good

people want and meet those e)pectations. ood people leave their 'obs for the following typical reasons?

1. The company mission, vision, and values seem incongruent with their e)perience,

". 3eaders don*t communicate how the employee is valued,

#. There are inadequate resources and information,

$. 4o opportunity for advancement, and

%. 0mployees are concerned about compensation issues.

This quiz can be used for a self5appraisal, or to obtain feedback about how other people viewyour behavior.
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The profile that you and others create in completing this quiz can give you insight into what

helps and hinders your employee retention efforts.


always never

I believe that keeping good people is a criticalleadership competency.

I hire people where there is a good cultural fit.

I listen and seek to understand others.

I provide fair pay and benefits.

I provide fle)ible hours and dress.

I support career growth, learning and development.

I provide people autonomy, a sense of control overone*s work.

I develop people by focusing on their strengths.

I engender trust by acting with integrity.


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I enlist others in a common vision, and am an agent of

change.

I provide meaningful work, and the ability to make acontribution.

I create a collaborative and team5based culture.

I show employees they are appreciated on a regular

basis.

I create an environment for learning including training.

I give feedback on an ongoing basis.

I communicate optimism about the future.

I demonstrate fle)ibility regarding work5life balance.

I provide e)citing and challenging work.

I face moral and ethical dilemmas, and create a cultureof values.

I replace uncertainty and fear with purpose and courage

in turbulent times.


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Scoring

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RETENTION MASTER

ou are doing a great 'ob as a leader retaining employees.-ongratulations0)ecutive coachingmay help you achieve even


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!EARNIN"

ou have a number of leadership retention competencies. 7owever,

there is still room for improvement. ou will benefit from taking a

7ow to 2ssess, Select and -oach and /etain 0motionally Intelligent8eople workshop. -onsidere)ecutive coachingto help you further

develop your retention skills and learn new strategies.

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ou demonstrate some capability of retaining people, but there is

significant room for improvement. ou need to change certainbehaviors and learn new skills. on*t walk@/A4 to a7ow to

2ssess, Select and -oach and /etain 0motionally Intelligent 8eople

workshop.Strongly consider e)ecutive coaching.

EMOTIONA!!$ INTE!!I"ENT

!EAERS#I5QUIZ

C',)e&en& lea(ers (r*ve resl&s; (evel') s&ar )er.'r,ers; an( %e& a %r') '. )e')le &'

)r'(c&*vely c',)le&e &he r*%h& w'r9+ They inspire and motivate people, resonating energyand enthusiasm. /esonant leaders connect with others by being self5aware and empathetic.

3eadership requires the ability to manage and retain top talent.

Each '. &he c',)e&enc*es


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I convey e)citement and enthusiasm that motivates

employees.

I am open, honest, and candid when dealing withothers.

I understand and accept responsibility to teach, coach,and counsel.

I foster collaboration by promoting cooperative goals.

I am open about values, intentions and actions.

I feel pressured by too many demands fromclients(customers(boss.

I involve others in decisions that affect them.

I develop people by focusing on their strengths.

I engender trust by acting with integrity.

I enlist others in a common vision, and am an agent ofchange.

I provide people meaningful work.


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I create a collaborative and team5based culture.

I show employees they are appreciated on a regular

basis.

I create an environment for learning including training.

I help followers understand their role in achievingbusiness ob'ectives.

I communicate optimism about the future.

I demonstrate fle)ibility regarding work5life balance.

I hire people where there is a good cultural fit.

I face moral and ethical dilemmas, and create a cultureof values.

In difficult times, I replace uncertainty and fear with

purpose and courage.

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Scoring

/-100

!EAERS#I5 MASTERou are doing a great 'ob as a leader. -ongratulations 0)ecutive

coachingmay help you achieve even higher levels of performance.

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!EARNIN"

ou have a number of leadership strengths. 7owever, there is still

room for improvement. ou might benefit from taking a 7igh8erformance 3eadership workshop. -onsidere)ecutive coaching

to help you further develop your retention skills and learn new

strategies.

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ou demonstrate some leadership strengths, but there is room for

development. ou need to change certain behaviors and learn newskills. on*t walk@/A4 to a 7igh 8erformance 3eadership

workshop. Strongly consider e)ecutive coaching.

STRESS MANA"EMENT QUIZ

S&ress *s a very )'wer.l .'rce &ha& *nv'lves awareness; a&&en&*'n an( ener%y+ It can bemanaged and empower you. If you let stress control you, the resulting distress can be harmful to

your body, mind, and spirit.

Th*n9 a


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I en'oy my work.

I organize and manage my time effectively.

I like myself.

I e)ercise on a regular basis.

I am the appropriate weight for my height and body5

type.

I have two or less alcoholic drinks per day.

I abstain from smoking cigarettes.

I drink fewer than three cups of coffee or tea or cola

drinks! a day.

I get sufficient sleep and wake up each morning feeling

refreshed and rela)ed.

I am fle)ible and am able to maintain a healthy balance

between work and family.

I have an adequate income.


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I have a support system of friends, family, and(or otherlove interests.

I feel in control, take on new challenges and seek

solutions to problems.

I am able to speak openly about my feelings when

angry or worried.

I am able to say C 4o C without feeling guilty.

I am free of physical symptoms such as headaches,

back pain, or teeth grinding.

I am free of emotional symptoms such as depression,

an)iety, fatigue, or fear.

I feel that my life has meaning and purpose.

I am compassionate, able to rela), and see the

humorous side of life.

Scoring

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STRESS MASTER

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ou are doing a great 'ob managing your stress. -ongratulations

-oachingmay help you achieve even higher levels of performance.

31-0

!EARNIN"

ou are managing stress to a considerable e)tent. There is still room

for improvement. ou will benefit from taking a Transforming Stressinto


19/40

I am drowning in an overload of information from

mail, fa)es, 05mail, the Internet.

I feel pressured by too many demands fromclients(customers (boss.

I dislike turning over responsibility to others.

I find it difficult to stay agile, fle)ible, and resilient and

focus on what is important.

Dorry robs me of time and energy.

I have difficulty making decisions affecting my workand the work of associates.

I*m frequently late for appointments or meetings.

&y EFG and E-G priorities take so much time that I

rarely get to the E2*sG.

I put things off until it*s too late, or no longer matters.

I look at pro'ects as a whole, rather than breaking them

up into smaller units.

I am sleep deprived and do not feel rested in the

morning.


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I feel that my work does not reflect my vision, mission,and values.

&y behavior is incongruent with what I truly believe.

8lanning my day5every day is difficult for me.

I am unable to establish a clear direction and developpersonal and career goals.

I find it difficult to create a health work and life

balance.

Scoring

1-30

TIME MASTER

ou are doing a great 'ob managing your time and life.

-ongratulations-oachingmay help you achieve even higher levels

of performance.

31-0

!EARNIN"

ou are managing yourself and time to a considerable e)tent. Thereis still room for improvement. ou will benefit from taking a

Time(Self5&anagement workshop. -onsider coachingto help youfurther develop your self5management skills and learn newstrategies.

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behaviors and learn new skills. on*t walk@/A4 to aTime(Self5

&anagement workshop. Strongly consider coaching.

ATTORNE$ OR8-!IFE @A!ANCE QUIZ

e are all &ry*n% &' n(ers&an( an( c')e w*&h &he en'r,'s chan%es *n 'r w'r9 an(

)ers'nal l*ves+ &ostly we react in a positive and productive manner. 7owever, many attorneys

are describing their lives as so busy, working so many hours, that they often feel physically and

emotionally e)hausted.

@alanc*n% y'r w'r9 an( )ers'nal l*.e re*res


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I dislike turning over responsibility to others.

I find it difficult to stay agile, fle)ible, and resilient and

focus on what is important.

Dorry robs me of time and energy.

I have difficulty making decisions affecting my workand the work of associates.

I feel overwhelmed by the amount of billable hours

required.

&y EFG and E-G priorities take so much time that I

rarely get to the E2*sG.

I put things off until it*s too late, or no longer matters.

I look at pro'ects as a whole, rather than breaking them

up into smaller units.

I am sleep deprived and do not feel rested in the

morning.

I feel that my work does not reflect my vision, mission,

and values.


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&y behavior is incongruent with what I truly believe.

8lanning my day5every day is difficult for me.

I am unable to establish a clear direction and developpersonal and career goals.

I find it difficult to create a health work and life

balance.

Scoring

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OR8-!IFE @A!ANCE MASTER

ou are doing a great 'ob managing your work and life.

-ongratulations 0)ecutive coachingmay help you achieve even


31-0

!EARNIN"ou are managing your work and life to some degree. There is stillroom for improvement. ou might benefit from taking a

Dork(3ife Falance workshop. -onsider e)ecutive coachingto

help you further develop your self5management skills.

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/0 230/T

Things may be spinning out of control. ou need to change certainbehaviors and learn new skills. on*t walk@/A4 to a Dork(3ife

Falance workshop. Strongly consider e)ecutive coaching.

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Instructions: Please select the appropriate response from the given optionsbelow (from strongly disagree to strongly agree) that indicate how you feel abouteach question.

ItemStrongly

DisagreeDisagree

Slightly

Disagree

Slightly

greegree

Strongly

gree!ime "anagement: Iusually make good use ofmy time by organizing,prioritizing and schedulingmy tasks.

#oal $rientation: I oftenset and attain specific andchallenging goals formyself.

$rgani%ation S&ills: Itend to organize andperform my responsibilitiesefficiently.

'or& thic: I tend to workdiligently to ensure thesuccessful completion of alltasks I undertake.

ollow !hrough: I usuallyfollow through on promisesand do what I say I will do.

Initiative: I frequently amwilling to initiate tasks andtake on new challenges.

ffort: I usually try mybest, exerting whateereffort is needed to completetasks successfully and

achiee goals.

Persistence: I rarely gieup when faced withchallenges or difficulties.

nergy: I usually stayenthusiastic and continue

progressing throughout thecompletion of my tasks.

Self *ontrol: I ameffectie at keeping myemotions under control in


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difficult or challengingsituations.

Item

Strongly

Disagree Disagree

Slightly

Disagree

Slightly

gree gree

Strongly

gree

Stress !olerance: I amgood at performingeffectiely when situationsbecome stressful.

Personal +esiliency: I ameffectie at oercomingstressful or challenging

situations.

'or&,-ife alance: Irarely allow stressors in mynon!work life to influencemy work life and ice!ersa.

daptability: I usuallyadapt to changing ordynamic situations withease.

$ptimism: I usually haea positie outlook aboutothers and myself.

Self *onfidence: I amtypically confident in myselfand in my ability to do whatis asked of me.

Self wareness: I hae athorough understanding ofmy strengths andweaknesses and whetheror not I am performing wellwithout others haing to tellme.

/umility: I am usuallywilling to admit my ownmistakes.

Suspending 0udgment: Iusually do not allow mypersonal beliefs to bias mydecisions.

-earning Strategies: I


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frequently try to work onand deelop seeraldifferent aspects of myperformance at once.

ItemStronglyDisagree

DisagreeSlightly

DisagreeSlightlygree

greeStrongly

gree

Intellectual *uriosity: Itend to seek out situationsthat allow me to increasemy knowledge.

*ontinuous -earning: Ioften keep updated aboutnew information in myprofession and aboutleadership in general.

See&ing eedbac&: Ifrequently seek feedbackfrom others about myperformance as a leader.

*ommunicating with*owor&ers: I am effectieat communicatingcoherently with mycoworkers whether in face!to!face situations or insituations requiring written,electronic, or telephonemeans of communication.

ctive -istening: Itypically remain engagedwhen others are speakingto me, and try to makecomments whenappropriate.

acilitating Discussion: Iam effectie at getting

eeryone in the groupinoled in discussion.

Public Spea&ing: I amgood at speaking to anaudience "maintain a goodpace, use appropriate non!


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erbal behaiors, engagethe audience, good use ofisual aids, etc.#.

Developing 1ternal

*ontacts: I often deelopand maintain contacts withindiiduals in my professionthat are not a part of myorganization.

*ommunicating $utsideof the $rgani%ation: I ameffectie at exchanginginformation with indiiduals

outside my organization"e.g. customers, others inmy profession# using face!to!face, written, electronic,or telephonecommunications.

Psychological2nowledge: I hae athorough understanding ofpsychology "knowledge ofhuman behaior, mental

processes, and indiidualand group performance#.

$ %age &own' (nly ) More to Go'

Instructions: Please select the appropriate response from the given optionsbelow (from strongly disagree to strongly agree) that indicate how you feel about

each question.


DisagreeSlightly


greeStrongly

gree

Social $rientation: I tendto be comfortableinteracting and working withothers.

Social Perceptiveness: I

typically am aware ofothers* reactions andunderstand why they reactin such a way.

Service $rientation: Ifrequently seek out ways to

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assist people in their duties.

3urturing +elationships: Iam effectie at buildingpositie and cooperatieworking relationships with

others and maintainingthese relationships oertime.

!a&ing *harge: I usuallyinitiate the actiities ofgroups and lead otherstoward common goals.

$rienting $thers: I amgood at orienting newpeople by proiding an

oeriew of policies,operational procedures, andresponsibilities andidentifying experiences thatwill help the people deelop.

Setting #oals for $thers:I frequently set challengingbut attainable goals forindiiduals and groups andspecify actions, strategies

and timelines necessary forgoal attainment.

+einforcing Success: Iusually ealuate indiidualand group progress andreward positie behaior toreinforce actiities that arealigned with goals.

Developing and uilding!eams: I am effectie atmanaging a group*sformatie stages, enhancinggroup performance, andenhancing indiiduals*satisfaction by promotinggroup cooperation, trust,and confidence.

2nowledge of Principlesof -earning: I hae athorough understanding oflearning theories andprinciples for designingindiidual and group


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teaching plans.


DisagreeSlightly


greeStrongly

gree

Interpreting the "eaning

of Information for $thers:I am good at translating orexplaining information in away that can be understoodand used to supportresponses or feedback toothers.

ssessing $thers: I ameffectie at ealuating thestrengths and weaknessesof others* efforts toward

learning or performingtasks.

*oaching4 Developing4Instructing: I amcompetent at adisingothers, creatingdeelopment plans, andselecting appropriatetraining courses to helpothers deelop knowledge

and skills.

*ooperating: I usuallywork well with others to

ointly achiee goals.

Persuading: I am effectieat conincing others toperform a task or approachsomething in a different

manner.

+esolving*onflicts,3egotiating: Iusually deal with complaintseffectiely, resolingconflicts and grieances ofothers, and encourageothers to come together andreconcile differences.

mpowering: I tend todelegate authority andinest power in otherseffectiely.


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Inspiring:I am effectie atconincing others to belieein alues and to act inaccordance with thosealues.

Political Savvy: I hae athorough understanding ofpolitical climate and howdecisions will be affected bythe organization*s culture.

!as&5+elevant2nowledge: I hae a goodknowledgeof standardpractices and proceduresnecessary to accomplishtasks.


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Delegating: I usuallyassign tasks to theappropriate people basedon knowledge of indiiduals,work processes,organizational planning andwork group flow.

ttention to Detail: I ameffectie at focusing on thedetails of the task to beaccomplished.

*oordinating 'or&ctivities: I frequentlycoordinate the work!relatedactiities necessary for taskcompletion and adust myown plans in light of howothers are acting or how the

enironment is changing.Providing eedbac&: Itend to proide both positiefeedback and critiques, in atimely and constructiemanner, to allow others toknow how they are doingand improe onweaknesses.

"ulti5!as&ing: I ameffectie at working on a

ariety of taskssimultaneously and shiftingresources when necessary.

nalytic !hin&ing: I amgood at using existinginformation to logically


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ealuate situations andsole problems.

naly%ing Data: I ameffectie at summarizingand making inferences from

information through theapplication of statistics andqualitatie analyses.

"ental ocus: I amcompetent at concentratingand aoiding distractionswhen making sense ofinformation that is notimmediately coherent.

Decision "a&ing: I am

effectie at quicklyprioritizing and ealuatingthe relatie costs andbenefits of potential actionsneeded to complete a task.

Designing 'or&Systems: I am effectie atstructuring work by quicklygrasping the responsibilitiesof indiidual obs and howdifferent groups are

structured in order to ensuregoals are met.

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"anaging "aterials andacilities: I am good atmonitoring material deliery,inentory, and flow andensuring supplies are

aailable, ready, and inappropriate locations inorder to maximizeproductiity.

"anaging Information+esources: I hae athorough understanding ofwhat information is neededfor proects and how toeffectiely share it withothers.

Performing dministrativectivities: I am effectie atperforming administratieactiities such as handlingpaperwork, filing reports,and recording erbal orwritten messages.

"aintaining 6uality: Iusually compare my workand others against a set of

standards to trackperformance and progress.

SuccessionPlanning,+ecruiting: I ameffectie at attracting qualityindiiduals to fulfill staffing ormembership needs.

Personnel Decision6uality: I am good atassessing indiiduals*knowledge, skills, andexperience to determinewhether they would beappropriate for staffing ormembership needs.

"anaging PersonnelPolicies: I am effectie atdeeloping new policies andprocedures and maintainexisting ones related toindiiduals* work and the

outcomes they can expectas a reward.


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"aintaining Safety: I haea thorough understanding ofhow to minimize safetyhazards and am able tomaintain compliance with

existing policies, laws, andregulations.

nhancing !as&2nowledge: I am effectieat redirecting others andinoling others in theprocess of exploring how toimproe task performance inorder to achiee better taskcompletion.

liminating arriers toPerformance: I am good atspotting and fixing problemsand redundancies in order toimproe task performance.


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enchmar&ing: I tend tolook at others* work toidentify the best ways to getthings done.

Strategic !as&"anagement: I ameffectie at allocating peopleand resources to where theyare needed to maximizeperformance.

#enerating Ideas: I usuallycome up with a ariety ofapproaches to soleproblems.

*ritical !hin&ing: I oftenspend time thinking abouthow different approachesare both strong and weakbefore beginning something.

Synthesis,+eorgani%ation:I am effectie at finding

better ways to approach

problems by reorganizinginformation.

*reative Problem Solving:I typically use noel ideas to


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sole problems.

Problem Identification: I

am good at determining thecauses underlying problems.

See&ing Improvement: Ifrequently look for ways toimproe organizationalfunctioning.

#athering Information: Iam effectie at identifyingwhat sources of informationare essential.

Independent !hin&ing: Iam good at independent,out of the box/ thinking.

!echnological Savvy: Ihae a thoroughunderstanding of technology.


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$penness to Ideas: Iusually listen to and try otherpeople*s new ideas.

+esearch $rientation: Itypically keep up!to!datewith current trends in myfield.

*ollaborating: I ameffectie at working with

others to generate creatiesolutions.

ngaging in 3on5'or&Interests: I often seekinformation from fields


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unrelated to my maor work.

Perceiving Systems: I am

effectie at predicting whenchanges will occur in myenironment.

valuating -ong5!erm*onsequences: I am goodat determining the long!termconsequences of myactions.

7isioning: I am competentat deeloping an ideal isionfor my group or organizationto achiee.

"anaging the uture: I ameffectie at ealuating futurerisks based on current

opportunities andchallenges.

Sensitivity to Situations: Iam good at assessingsituational forces that areinhibiting an idea for change.

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performance.

Intelligent +is&5!a&ing: Iam effectie at taking

careful, calculated riskswhen necessary.

+einforcing *hange: Ioften encourage others tocome up with innoatiesolutions and reward thosewho take initiatie and actin a creatie manner.

*ommunicating with the*ommunity: I am effectieat communicating anorganization*s actiities tothe public "e.g., local press,radio# and representing theorganization at publicactiities to promoteawareness and fostergoodwill.

/elping the *ommunity:I am good at meeting theneeds of the community bypromoting opportunities forcorporate giing of financialand human resources.

*ivic ction: I frequentlysupport participation in ciicduties by encouragingothers to ote and engagein other duties of thepolitical system.

dopting eneficial7alues for Society: Iusually seek and embrace

alues that benefit societyas a whole.

Providing a #ood1ample: I usually act inaccordance with society*s


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and the organization*s laws,rules, and guidelines andbehae in a fair and ethicalmanner.

Social ction: I oftencreate change in mycommunity or country byadocating forunderrepresented ordisadantaged groups.

2nowledge of Sociology

and nthropology: I haea thorough understandingof +ociology and

0nthropology "e.g., politicalsystems, beliefs, economicpractices, group dynamics,leadership styles, andsocio!cultural history ofother countries#.


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2nowledge of /istory and#eography: I hae athorough understanding ofGeography and -istory"e.g., the physical locationand relationships betweendifferent land and searegions, including thehistorical eents that haeshaped the culture of these

regions#.

2nowledge of oreign-anguage: I hae a goodunderstanding of a foreignlanguage and cancommunicate in oral andwritten form with peoplewho speak that language.

2nowledge of Philosophyand !heology: I hae athorough understanding of%hilosophy and 1heology"e.g., ethics and thephilosophy surroundingethical models, including


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how different religioussystems affect the behaiorof people in a culturalcontext#.

2nowledge of$rgani%ational 0usticePrinciples:I hae acomprehensieunderstandingof theprinciples of organizational

ustice "i.e., distributie,informational, interpersonal,and procedural ustice# and

can apply these principlesto ensure the fair treatmentof others.

2nowledge of -egal+egulations: I hae athorough understanding oflocal, state, and federallaws and regulations.

$pen5Door Policy: I

usually promote an openand trusting enironment byallowing upset indiidualsto oice their displeasureswithout retribution.

Instituting and ollowingair Procedures: Ifrequently institute andapply rules and proceduresin a consistent, unbiased,

and accurate fashion sothat subordinates know fairrules are being used.

1plaining Decisions in a+espectful "anner: Iusually explain decisionsthat affect subordinatesthoroughly and in a mannerthat demonstrates dignityand respect for thesubordinates.

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Subordinates: I tend totrain subordinates tocomply with ethicalguidelines and take

disciplinary action againstthose who do not comply inorder to ensure a respectfuland dignified enironment.

Servant -eadership: I amusually attentie to theneeds of followers,empathize with theirconcerns, and sere their

best interests.


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7aluing Diversity: Ifrequently encourage awide range of iewpointsamong team members inorder to aoid groupthink

and create more culturallysensitie solutions.

Distributing +ewardsairly: I usually ensurethat pay, recognition, andother rewards aredistributed in a fair manner,with clear guidelines andenforcement of those

guidelines.

+esponsibility for$thers: I am usuallywilling to be responsible forthe behaior of mysubordinates and correcttheir unethical behaiors.

voiding 1ploitative"entality: I rarely sacrificemy concern for others, nordo I use people and exploitthem to achiee


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organizational goals.

inancial thics: I tend to

follow ethical financialmanagement andaccounting principles.

'or&5Place thics: Iusually follow ethicalguidelines at my workplace.

/onesty and Integrity: Itypically behae in anhonest and ethical manner.

eing ccountable: Itend to accept responsibilityfor the effects of my ownactions.

*ourage of *onvictions:I am usually willing touphold ethical, yetunpopular decisions, andaoid behaior that isunethical een if it mayappear ethical to the public.

Self +eliance: I am able to

work and think without theguidance or superision ofothers.

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