High Performance Leadership
Qualities of a Creative Adaptive Mind-Set – A Self-Test
A Creative Adaptive Mind-Set is one that not only anticipates change, but also
drives what the future is likely to be.
Instructions: Place a check mark on the line adjacent to the qualities you presently
possess to a significant extent. Then highlight the qualities you believe would
contribute most to your performance and overall well-being that you are not presently doing. Begin each phrase with "I".
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bore easily of the routine |
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balance reason and possibility |
| _____ |
involve others in my work processes |
_____ |
am a risk taker |
| _____ |
am receptive to the opinions of others |
_____ |
utilize the past to improve the future |
| _____ |
experiment with creative ideas |
_____ |
am visionary |
| _____ |
am highly adaptive/flexible |
_____ |
anticipate the unexpected |
| _____ |
practice continuous learning in anticipation of change |
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am receptive to personal growth related to change |
| _____ |
am receptive to criticism |
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am highly creative |
| _____ |
am open to dialogue that challenges my way of thinking |
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am not stopped by confrontation or resistance |
| _____ |
trust my inner guidance |
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realize I am not in control |
| _____ |
easily "let go" of how things are presently done |
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am always searching for new ideas |
Total number checked: _____
Results
16-20 checks – exceptionally creative adaptive.
11-15 checks – creative adaptive.
5-10 checks – reluctant to change.
0-5 checks – (strongly) resistant to change.
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