Circles of Empowerment Assessment

This questionnaire should take you approximately 15 minutes. There are 25 blocks - each block contains 4 statements. In each block mark/indicate which statement describes you:

Most (4)
Often (3)
Sometimes (2)
Seldom (1)

You can only select each number once per question and all numbers have to be selected per question.

It is best to go with your immediate gut feel when answering, as this is most likely to be the most accurate. If you ponder too long you might confuse yourself and skew the result.

Press the clear button if you make a mistake to start the question again.

Question 1

I make a decision based on the facts

I make decisions based on gut instinct

I make decisions quickly

I take a long time to make a decision

Question 2

I think with my heart and move cautiously

I think with my heart and move quickly

I think with my head and move cautiously

I think with my head and move quickly

Question 3

I can help a team be competitive

I can help a team get things right

I can help a team to have a memorable experience

I can help a team to work together

Question 4

When I disagree with someone I don't argue

When I disagree with someone I persuade them

When I disagree with someone I show them the facts

When I disagree with someone I tell them directly

Question 5

I have been described as charming

I have been described as disciplined

I have been described as loyal

I have been described as self-confident

Question 6

I can be too defensive

I can be too forceful

I can be too loud

I can be too accommodating

Question 7

I need others to be factual

I need others to like me

I need others to listen to me

I need others to respect me

Question 8

I love building systems for others

I love helping others

I love leading others

I love socialising with others.

Question 9

Sometimes I am too bossy

Sometimes I am inflexible

Sometimes I am overly dramatic

Sometimes I am too sensitive

Question 10

Other people enjoy my ability to bring order where there is chaos

Other people enjoy my ability to get on with it and look out for everyone

Other people enjoy my enthusiasm and charisma

Other people enjoy my strong leadership and focus

Question 11

I am results-oriented and take control

I am accurate and detail focused

I care for others and am a team player

I inspire others and am influential

Question 12

I am enthusiastic - being energetic pays off

I am even-tempered - patience pays off

I am methodical - being organised pays off

I am driven - boldness pays off

Question 13

I am a great listener, but usually don't say much

I am a great listener and am interested in people

I am really outgoing and a good communicator

I tell people what I need by being open and direct

Question 14

I am self-motivated and focused

I am conscientious and accurate

I am consistent and encouraging

I am expressive and motivational

Question 15

If you are talking to me please be accurate

If you are talking to me please be friendly

If you are talking to me please be polite

If you are talking to me please just give me the bottom line

Question 16

If you look at my work - try to understand what I am trying to achieve

If you look at my work, lets get together and we can talk it through

If you look at my work, please know that I have taken the time to get the content right

If you look at my work, you can count on me being reliable

Question 17

In a group of people I have no problem saying what I think

In a group of people I am lively and talkative

In a group of people I am usually quiet

In a group of people I enjoy conversation but don't like being the centre of attention

Question 18

If you want the truth ask me, I'll tell you

If you want to check detail, I'll do it well

If you want to find a short-cut in a process ask me I'll know it

If you want to know what to do, ask me I'll help you

Question 19

I have photos of people and animals I care about at my desk

My desk is a bit untidy but I know where everything is

My desk is always tidy and organised

My desk is untidy, I have to look to find things

Question 20

I will get upset if I am left out of a group

I will get upset if you don't acknowledge my contribution

I will get upset if you force me to do something I am not ready to

I will get upset if you say my work is inaccurate

Question 21

Motivate me by asking me to ensure everyone has a good time

Motivate me by asking me to monitor the quality of our work

Motivate me by asking me to take control

Motivate me by showing that you need my help

Question 22

Give me a step by step explanation

Give me the big picture

Give me the shortcut

Give me the details

Question 23

I enjoy representing a group by doing presentations

I enjoy the opportunity to shine by doing presentations

I feel shy about doing presentations

I would prefer not to present but if I do I will spend a lot of time making sure the facts are correct

Question 24

I get all the facts so that there is no risk

I never take risks

I take calculated risks

I take risks based on gut feeling

Question 25

If I am angry sometimes I retreat

If I am angry sometimes I cry

If I am angry I show it - sometimes forcefully

If I am angry sometimes I throw temper tantrums

Question 26

I am someone people listen to

I am popular

I am agreeable

I am a perfectionist