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68 What Type of Leader Are You?

areas of personal responsibility from those of others in both posi-
tive and negative situations; seeking to solve the problem when
things go wrong rather than blaming others; having an internal locus
of control rather than being other-directed, so that you do not feel
victimized by other people and events; feeling personally powerful
enough to make things happen; being energized by tough chal-
lenges and able to take constructive action; and being generous with
your time and resources, while also taking care of yourself.

Low High
1 2 3 4 5

Component 4: Demonstrating
Self-Management and Emotional Maturity
This involves displaying thoughtful emotional and behavioral
responses, rather than being reactive or acting impulsively; being
flexible, being clear, and handling change in productive ways; mak-
ing wise decisions even when it is not possible to have all the infor-
mation or the total picture, or when the information is ambiguous,
negative, or personally troubling; staying open and receptive when
things don’t go as you expected; being considered mature by a
wide variety of people; maintaining your equilibrium under pres-
sure and helping to keep others calm in a crisis; encouraging hon-
est debate while also being willing to end a discussion and move
on; and being sensitive to issues of fairness, due process, and effec-
tive pacing when interacting with others and taking action.

Low High
1 2 3 4 5

Component 5: Possessing Integrity
That Is Aligned with Your Personal Vision
This means having a personal vision that is values-based and
includes an understanding of what you want out of life and work;
adhering to a set of core values in both normal and challenging sit-