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The Leadership Pattern

Self Assessment
About This Tool

This Leadership Pattern self-inventory is one of many tools that when partnered with the influence of the Spirit, can help identify personal development opportunities. You are invited to read, reflect on, and answer the following questions. When you are finished, you will have an opportunity to summarize your impressions and take next steps.

Inspired Leadership

Act Under the Direction of the Spirit

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I prepare myself spiritually for work. I seek to know the will of the Lord for my work. I apply gospel principles and doctrine to my work. I make inpired decisions. I act upon the knowledge I have, even if the overall view isnt fully understood.
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Align with the Brethren


I understand the purposes of the Brethren as they relate to the work I do. I consider what the world can offer but try to grow the Church after the Lords pattern. I present the truth and my best thinking to my leaders. I work to build the Church, not just my own professional discipline. I consider what is best for the global Church.
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Define Direction

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anticipate the needs of those I serve. envision what the future looks like and can articulate it. atriculate clearly how to achieve the defined direction. know what I am doing is right for the Church. am more than willing to change direction when needed.

Please note: this tool has been approved for use only as a development and feedback tool and should not be used for performance reviews or placement decisions.

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Results Leadership
Organize the Work

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I use data to plan the work more effectively. I clearly identify my most important work. I create meaningful plans. I effectively enable my work through proper structure, processes, and tools. I clearly define accountabilities and how my performance is measured.
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Accomplish the Work


I lead meaningful change. I match my work and my teams strengths to the work. I take the initiative to act and enables other to act for themselves. I quickly identify solutions to challenges. I use wisdom in spending the widows mite. I get results.
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Render an Account

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regularly render an account of my performance. help others continuously progress. represent the truth clearly and accurately. hold myself and others accountable. express appreciation for accomplishments.

People Leadership
Lead as the Savior Would

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I I I I I I

show respect to all people. minister with love and kindness. show personal courage by standing up for what is right. balance giving appropriate admonition and nurturing. am trustworthy and show integrity of heart. strive for increased levels of spiritual strength.
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Counsel Together

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invite input from and sincerely listen to others. focus on asking the right questions. speak up and share my perspective. am receptive and humble when receiving counsel. put the interest of the council above my personal interests. involve others across the organization in the work.

Please note: this tool has been approved for use only as a development and feedback tool and should not be used for performance reviews or placement decisions.

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People Leadership (continued)


Build Capability

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I lead others to become better than they knew they could become. I help myself and others improve upon and gain new talents. I stretch myself and others to achieve greater results. I help myself and others learn from their experiences. I improve myself and others by openly seeking and sharing the truth.

Now What?

Now that you have read and reflected on the questions above, summarize your experience by answering the following two questions: What insights and impressions have I received while answering the questions?

What one or two things can I do to improve and put into my talents improvement plan?

When will I share these insights and impressions?

Please note: this tool has been approved for use only as a development and feedback tool and should not be used for performance reviews or placement decisions.

beta version 1.0

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