Table 2.
Self-assessment survey results (Kouzes & Posner, 2003)
| 5LPI | Questions | Average scores* |
|---|---|---|
| Model the way | 4.4 | |
| I always build consensus around a common set of value for running our organization | 4.42 | |
| I always set personal example of what he/she expects of others | 4.38 | |
| Inspire a shared vision | 3.90 | |
| I always speak with genuine conviction about the higher meaning and purpose of our work | 4.16 | |
| I always appeal to others to share an exciting dream of the future | 3.43 | |
| I always show others how their long-term interests can be realized by enlisting in a common vision | 3.49 | |
| I always describe a compelling image of what our future could be like | 4.12 | |
| I always talk about future trends that will influence how our work gets done | 4.29 | |
| Challenge the process | 4.16 | |
| I always make certain that we set achievable goals, make concrete plans, and establish measurable milestones for the projects and programs we work on | 4.13 | |
| I always seek out challenging opportunities that test his/her own skills and abilities | 4.00 | |
| I always conduct experiment and takes risks, even when there is a chance of failure | 4.14 | |
| I always challenge people to try out new and innovative ways to do their work | 4.14 | |
| I always search outside the formal boundaries of his/her organization for innovative ways to improve what we do | 4.14 | |
| I always ask “What can we learn?” when things don’t go as expected | 4.43 | |
| Enable others to act | 4.48 | |
| I always develop cooperative relationships among the people who I work with | 4.29 | |
| I always listen carefully and appreciate diverse points of view | 4.86 | |
| I always treat others with dignity and respect | 4.86 | |
| I always give people a great deal of freedom and choice in deciding how to do their work | 4.43 | |
| I always support the decision that my colleagues and subordinates make on their own | 4.14 | |
| I always ensure that people grow in their jobs by learning new skills and developing themselves | 4.29 | |
| Encourage the heart | 4.17 | |
| I always make it a point to let people know about his/her confidence in their ability | 4.29 | |
| I always publicly recognize people who exemplify commitment to shared values | 4.00 | |
| I always find ways to celebrate accomplishments | 4.00 | |
| I always give the members of the team lots of appreciation and support for their contributions | 4.43 | |
| I always praise people for a job well done | 4.43 | |
| I always make sure that people are creatively rewarded for their contributions to the success of projects | 3.86 |
1 is strongly disagree and 5 is strongly agree