Joelle K. Jay

The Nine Advantages for Women in Leadership

    A Self-Assessment

    This survey will give you a sense of which of the dilemmas you have mastered and which ones might challenge you most. Ask yourself, to what extent do I agree with each statement? Mark the corresponding number and give yourself an average score. Be sure to actually mark up your survey so you can revisit it later. Check in again every six to eight weeks. Is your score improving?

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    1=Strongly Disagree, 5=Agree, 10=Strongly Agree

    Networking

    1. I have a diverse and balanced network of people to support my success.

        1 10

    2. I maintain strong, mutually-beneficial relationships with the people in my network.

        1 10

    Balance

    3. I feel organized and in control. Everything I want to do fits neatly into my life.

        1 10

    Mentoring and Sponsorship

    4. I have mentors from whom I learn and who give me guidance, advice and support.

        1 10

    5. I have sponsors who are taking direct action steps to advance my career.

        1 10

    Executive Presence

    6. I am fully confident that others see me as a valuable and talented leader.

        1 10

    7. I have assessed the impact I have on others and know it matches my intent.

        1 10

    8. I get consistent feedback that I take the right approach.

        1 10

    9. People respond to me as an equal – a professional that they respect.

        1 10

    Performance

    10. I know specifically what measures I need to assess as evidence of my performance.

        1 10

    11. I consistently deliver results in the areas for which I’m accountable.

        1 10

    12. My performance exceeds expectations, as evidenced by my feedback and results.

        1 10

    Recognition

    13. I always feel like I have an equal voice and that others acknowledge my contribution.

        1 10

    Advancement

    14. I am pleased with the pace and quality with which my career is advancing.

        1 10

    Feedback

    15. I have requested and received high-quality feedback in the last twelve months.

        1 10

    16. I have received feedback from all of the stakeholders in my career: my manager(s), peer(s), direct report(s), and my customers or clients.

        1 10

    Discrimination

    17. I believe that others treat me equally and respectfully at all times.

        1 10

    Questions for Reflection

    18. What’s your vision?

    19. What are your goals? What are you hoping to achieve?

    20. Which of The Nine Advantages apply most to you?