leadership 'x factor' assessment quizz

1. ACT TO CONNECT: Speak So Others Listen

When presenting to a group, how well do you feel you connect with your audience and maintain their attention?

• A) I struggle to connect with the audience and often lose their attention. (1 point)
• B) I can connect with the audience, but it’s a challenge to maintain their focus throughout. (2 points)
• C) I connect well with the audience, keeping them engaged and attentive throughout my presentation. (3 points)

2. ACT UNDER PRESSURE: Micro-Stories

How comfortable are you with thinking on your feet and sharing quick, impactful stories when faced with pressure?

• A) I struggle to think quickly under pressure and can’t always provide meaningful stories. (1 point)
• B) I can provide short stories when needed but sometimes they may not have the impact I intend. (2 points)
• C) I can easily share compelling micro-stories that capture attention and enhance my message under pressure. (3 points)

3. ACT TO PERSUADE: Ignite Emotions in Your Audience

How well do you use emotional appeal to persuade and engage your audience?

• A) I rarely appeal to emotions and mostly stick to facts and logic. (1 point)
• B) I try to incorporate emotions, but I sometimes struggle to make an emotional connection. (2 points)
• C) I effectively ignite emotions in my audience, using storytelling and passion to persuade and connect. (3 points)

4. ACT IN SILENCE: Command Attention When You Walk into a Room

When you enter a room, how well do you command attention without speaking?

• A) I tend to blend into the background and don’t feel like I draw attention to myself. (1 point)
• B) I have some presence, but I still feel the need to speak up immediately to establish my presence. (2 points)
• C) I command attention as soon as I enter a room, exuding a strong and confident presence without saying a word. (3 points)

5. ACT WITH YOUR VOICE: Sound Impressive

How would you rate your ability to use your voice to sound confident, clear, and impactful?

• A) I struggle with projection and tone, and my voice doesn’t always convey the level of authority I intend. (1 point)
• B) My voice is clear but occasionally lacks impact or confidence in certain situations. (2 points)
• C) I use my voice with clarity and authority, modulating my tone to create impact and engagement. (3 points)

6. ACT TO INFLUENCE: Touch Hearts and Minds

How effectively do you influence others by appealing to both their hearts and minds?

• A) I tend to rely mostly on logic and reasoning, without always connecting emotionally with others. (1 point)
• B) I try to balance logic and emotion but sometimes struggle to reach people on an emotional level. (2 points)
• C) I consistently influence by connecting both emotionally and logically, inspiring others to take action. (3 points)

7. ACT WITH PURPOSE: Share a Vision

How clear and compelling is the vision you share with others to inspire and lead them?

• A) I have difficulty articulating a vision and struggle to inspire others with it. (1 point)
• B) I can share a vision, but it’s sometimes unclear or not as compelling as it could be. (2 points)
• C) I have a clear, compelling vision that I communicate effectively, inspiring and aligning others toward shared goals. (3 points)

• Total Points: 7-14
  Emerging Executive Presence
  You are in the early stages of developing executive presence. Focus on building your confidence, communication skills, and ability to lead under pressure. These areas will help you connect more effectively with others and establish authority.

• Total Points: 15-21
  Developing Executive Presence
  You have a solid foundation in many areas of executive presence. With further practice and focus on leadership skills such as persuasion and emotional intelligence, you’ll be able to elevate your impact and influence.

• Total Points: 22-27
  Strong Executive Presence
  You exhibit a strong executive presence. Your leadership skills are evident in your ability to connect, persuade, influence, and inspire others. Keep refining these skills to solidify your role as an influential leader.

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