Leadership Trait Questionnaire Please rate the person who gave you this questionnaire on the following traits by indicating the extent to which you would agree or disagree with the statement “This person is___” if it were completed with the trait named in bold. The definitions provided are there to guide your thinking. Even if you know this person outside of the professional context, focus your answers on the person as a leader at work. After completing the questionnaire, please return it to the person who gave it to you. Key 1 Strongly disagree 2 Disagree 3 Neutral 4 Agree 5 Strongly agree This person is ______________________________________. 1. Articulate: Communicates effectively with others 1 2 3 4 5 2. Perceptive: Is discerning and insightful 1 2 3 4 5 3. Self-confident: Believes in him/herself and his/her abilities 1 2 3 4 5 4. Self-assured: Is secure with self, free of doubts 1 2 3 4 5 5. Persistent: Stays fixed on goals, despite interference 1 2 3 4 5 6. Determined: Takes a firm stand, acts with certainty 1 2 3 4 5 7. Trustworthy: Is authentic and inspires confidence 1 2 3 4 5 8. Dependable: Is consistent and reliable 1 2 3 4 5 9. Friendly: Shows kindness and warmth 1 2 3 4 5 10. Outgoing: Talks freely, gets along well with others 1 2 3 4 5 11. Conscientious: Is thorough, organized, and controlled 1 2 3 4 5 12. Diligent: Is persistent, hardworking 1 2 3 4 5 13. Sensitive: Shows tolerance, is tactful and sympathetic 1 2 3 4 5 14. Empathic: Understands others, identifies with others 1 2 3 4 5