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Leadership Resilience Quotient (LRQ) Assessment

Instructions

This self-assessment helps you reflect on 28 specific leadership behaviors that foster resilience and adaptability in your team and organization. It typically takes 10-15 minutes to complete.

As you respond:

  • Think about a typical work week, especially how you interact with direct reports, colleagues, and teams you lead or support.
  • Don't overthink it. Go with your honest, instinctive sense of how you usually lead.
  • For each behavior, rate your level of competency from 1 to 5.
  • Consider:
    • How often you show the behavior
    • How skillfully you do it
    • The impact it has on others

This isn't a performance scorecard. It's a self-reflection tool to support your development in fostering resilience and adaptability in those you lead.


Competency Self-Rating Scale

1 = Minimally. I rarely show this behavior, and when I do, it's unskilled or ineffective. It rarely helps and may even backfire.

2 = Ineffectively. I attempt this behavior sometimes, but not consistently or skillfully. It has limited or mixed impact.

3 = Adequately. I show this behavior fairly often and with decent skill. It's usually helpful, though not always.

4 = Effectively. I do this consistently and with skill. It has a clear, positive impact on others.

5 = Masterfully. I do this consistently and with often with significant insight or influence. It frequently sparks growth, alignment, or meaningful progress.

About those 5s... You might feel tempted to give yourself lots of 5s, but try to hold those for your top 2-3 behaviors that you truly own — the ones that show up consistently and that people often point out as your signature strengths. You'll get more out of the iRQ if you're honest about where you shine and where you're still learning (like all of us).


1 - Minimally, 2 - Ineffectively, 3 - Adequately, 4 - Effectively, 5 - Masterfully
No. Question Response
1.  Supports team members in making regular progress on meaningful goals. 1 2 3 4 5
2.  Shares personal experiences of struggle or imperfection to help others feel safe being open about their own challenges. 1 2 3 4 5
3.  Facilitates open, honest conversations about team challenges and needs. 1 2 3 4 5
4.  Helps others maintain flexible thinking to avoid getting stuck in catastrophic or overly negative thoughts. 1 2 3 4 5
5.  Supports the team in taking small, constructive steps when progress feels blocked. 1 2 3 4 5
6.  Assigns challenging assignments that help others build confidence and capability. 1 2 3 4 5
7.  Supports team members in maintaining personal and professional well-being. 1 2 3 4 5
8.  Talks about values when making decisions or setting priorities. 1 2 3 4 5
9.  Builds trust by consistently showing care, competence, and integrity. 1 2 3 4 5
10.  Reminds team members of past successes when facing new challenges. 1 2 3 4 5
11.  Responds to problems with a calm, steady presence. 1 2 3 4 5
12.  Gives clear, timely feedback to support learning and development. 1 2 3 4 5
13.  Listens without judgment when others are struggling. 1 2 3 4 5
14.  Creates regular opportunities for informal team connection and relationship building. 1 2 3 4 5
15.  Invites team members to reflect on what gives their work meaning. 1 2 3 4 5
16.  Acknowledges others’ emotions with respect. 1 2 3 4 5
17.  Helps others identify and develop new skills and knowledge that could help them succeed in unfamiliar challenges. 1 2 3 4 5
18.  Reinforces how each person’s work contributes to the team’s larger purpose. 1 2 3 4 5
19.  Creates an environment where people feel safe to speak up, even under pressure. 1 2 3 4 5
20.  Encourages team members to let go of things outside their control. 1 2 3 4 5
21.  Helps others think through options when feeling stuck. 1 2 3 4 5
22.  Helps the team adapt plans and priorities as circumstances shift. 1 2 3 4 5
23.  Recognizes contributions in ways that feel authentic and specific. 1 2 3 4 5
24.  Encourages others to look for hidden opportunities in difficult situations. 1 2 3 4 5
25.  Helps stressed team members feel safe enough to regroup and move forward. 1 2 3 4 5
26.  Creates a team atmosphere where people feel accepted and connected. 1 2 3 4 5
27.  Aligns tasks with team members’ strengths to build confidence and success. 1 2 3 4 5
28.  Helps others focus on what they can control in the face of uncertainty. 1 2 3 4 5


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