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What is the Leadership Test?

Benefits of Taking the Assessment

✓ 84% of leaders report discovering critical blind spots they were previously unaware of

✓ 39% average increase in team effectiveness when leaders align their approach with assessment insights

✓ 2.8x higher leadership development ROI compared to traditional assessment approaches

✓ Teams led by assessed leaders show 45% better engagement and retention

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Leadership Style Traits

Illuminates how leaders perform when operating at their best, identifying natural leadership capabilities that create value and drive results when properly leveraged and developed.

Adjustment Ambition Sociability Interpersonal Sensitivity Prudence Inquisitive Learning Approach

Risk Factors

Exposes potential derailers that emerge during periods of pressure, stress, or fatigue that can undermine relationships, damage professional standing, and impede leadership effectiveness.

Excitable Skeptical Cautious Reserved Leisurely Bold Mischievous Colorful Imaginative Diligent Dutiful

Core Motivators

Uncovers the fundamental values, drivers, and interests that determine what we desire and strive to attain, revealing what energizes individuals to perform at their highest level.

Recognition Power Hedonism Altruistic Affiliation Tradition Security Commerce Aesthetics Science

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Transform your organizational effectiveness with deeper leadership insights. Perfect for executive development, management training, and creating a more strategic, high-performing workplace where leaders at all levels can excel.

What Each Report Includes

Comprehensive Analysis

Complete assessment across all 3 domains and 28 leadership dimensions

Personalized Insights

Detailed analysis of key Leadership Style Traits, Risk Factors and Core Motivators

Development Roadmap

Actionable strategies to leverage strengths and mitigate potential derailers

Comparative Analysis

Insights into how leadership profile compares to high-performing executives

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The Leadership test offers deep insights into leadership strengths, blind spots, and growth potential.

The Leadership Test was developed by a team of psychologists specializing in leadership, personality, and organizational behavior. Grounded in contemporary research and validated psychological models, this test offers deep insights into leadership strengths, blind spots, and growth potential.

Unlike generic leadership quizzes, this assessment was designed to reflect the complexities of real-world leadership—capturing traits that influence decision-making, communication, and team dynamics. It draws from decades of research in psychology and leadership science to provide a well-rounded, evidence-based view of one’s leadership style.

While newer to the scene than legacy assessments, this test has been rigorously tested for reliability and validity, and continues to evolve as we gather data from thousands of users across industries. It’s a practical and insightful tool for anyone looking to grow as a leader.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leadership Test

What is the Leadership Test?

The Leadership Test is the modern alternative to traditional assessments like Hogan, helping leaders discover their true potential. This integrated assessment identifies your leadership profile across 3 domains, providing deep insights into how you lead, communicate, and make decisions. By taking the test, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of your leadership style traits, potential risk factors, and core motivators that drive your leadership approach.

How does the Leadership Test work?

The Leadership Test presents a series of carefully designed questions and scenarios that evaluate your natural leadership tendencies. It takes approximately 20 minutes to complete, significantly less time than the 60+ minutes required for traditional leadership assessment suites. Upon completion, you'll receive immediate access to your comprehensive leadership profile that identifies your strengths, potential derailers, and what truly motivates you as a leader.

What are the three domains measured in the Leadership Test?

The Leadership Test measures three essential domains: Leadership Style Traits (how you perform at your best), Risk Factors (potential derailers under pressure), and Core Motivators (what drives and energizes you). Each domain provides unique insights into different aspects of your leadership approach, giving you a holistic view of your leadership profile and highlighting specific areas for development and leverage.

Can you explain the Leadership Style Traits domain?

The Leadership Style Traits domain illuminates how you perform when operating at your best, identifying your natural leadership capabilities. It measures seven key traits: Adjustment (emotional intelligence), Ambition (drive for achievement), Sociability (interpersonal engagement), Interpersonal Sensitivity (relationship management), Prudence (conscientiousness), Inquisitive (innovation mindset), and Learning Approach (growth orientation). These traits reveal your natural leadership strengths and how you can most effectively lead teams and drive results.

What does the Risk Factors domain reveal?

The Risk Factors domain exposes potential derailers that can emerge during periods of pressure, stress, or fatigue. These include traits like Excitable (emotional volatility), Skeptical (excessive cynicism), Bold (overconfidence), Mischievous (risky behavior), and others. Understanding these risk factors enables you to develop strategies to maintain effectiveness under challenging circumstances, preventing relationship damage and leadership derailment when you're not at your best.

How do Core Motivators impact leadership effectiveness?

The Core Motivators domain uncovers the fundamental values, drivers, and interests that determine what energizes you as a leader. These include Recognition (visibility), Power (influence), Altruistic (service), Commerce (financial outcomes), Science (analytical thinking), and others. Understanding your Core Motivators helps with job alignment, creating conditions for maximum engagement, and identifying potential sources of conflict or compatibility with organizational culture and team dynamics.

How can organizations use the Leadership Test?

Organizations leverage the Leadership Test for comprehensive leadership development initiatives including individual development planning, high-potential identification, succession planning, executive coaching, leadership training design, team effectiveness optimization, and leadership culture building. The assessment's integrated nature provides a holistic view of leadership potential, making it valuable for developing agile leadership capabilities in today's complex business environment.

How can the Leadership Test improve team performance?

The Leadership Test significantly improves team performance by helping leaders understand their natural style and how it impacts team dynamics. Teams led by assessed leaders show 45% better engagement and retention rates. When leaders align their approach with assessment insights, organizations experience a 39% average increase in team effectiveness. The test also helps identify complementary leadership styles across teams, creating balanced, high-performing groups with diverse leadership capabilities.

Is the Leadership Test scientifically validated?

Yes, the Leadership Test is built on robust psychometric foundations and incorporates established trait theory principles validated through extensive research. It demonstrates comparable reliability and validity to established assessments with high correlation coefficients (r > .85) in comparative studies. Our test-retest reliability shows excellent consistency of results over time (r = .92), and predictive validity studies confirm strong correlations between leadership profiles and actual leadership performance metrics.

How does the Leadership Test differ from Hogan assessments?

The Leadership Test measures the same fundamental constructs as Hogan's three assessments (HPI, HDS, and MVPI) but integrates them into a single, streamlined experience. While Hogan requires three separate tests taking 60+ minutes, our assessment delivers comparable insights in just 20 minutes. We use more intuitive, action-oriented terminology without requiring certification to interpret, making leadership insights more accessible and immediately applicable for today's busy leaders.

What reports do I receive with my Leadership Test results?

With your Leadership Test results, you'll receive a comprehensive Leadership Profile Report detailing your scores and interpretations across all three domains, an Executive Summary with key insights, and a Development Guide with targeted strategies. All reports use clear, actionable language without requiring special training to interpret.

What are the benefits of taking the Leadership Test?

Taking the Leadership Test provides numerous benefits: 84% of leaders report discovering critical blind spots they were previously unaware of, organizations experience 39% increased team effectiveness when leaders align their approach with assessment insights, there's 2.8x higher leadership development ROI compared to traditional assessment approaches, and teams led by assessed leaders show 45% better engagement and retention rates. The assessment provides a clear pathway for personal leadership development and career advancement.

How much does the Leadership Test cost?

The Leadership Test offers transparent, value-based pricing at $49 per individual assessment (compared to $150-250 for full Hogan suite). Team packages start at $39 per person for 5-30 reports, with discounts for larger volumes. Enterprise solutions with custom pricing are available for organizations implementing at scale. All packages include the complete assessment across all three domains, comprehensive individual reports, and development planning resources.

How long does it take to complete the Leadership Test?

The Leadership Test takes approximately 20 minutes to complete, significantly less time than the 60+ minutes required for traditional leadership assessment suites. The streamlined yet comprehensive format respects your time while still providing deep insights into your leadership profile. Once completed, you'll receive immediate access to your results and can begin applying the insights right away.

Can I use the Leadership Test for hiring decisions?

Yes, the Leadership Test provides valuable insights for talent acquisition and selection processes. It helps organizations match candidate profiles to specific leadership competency requirements, evaluate cultural fit, identify potential performance concerns, generate targeted behavioral interview questions, create personalized onboarding strategies, and ensure complementary leadership styles across teams. While it should never be the sole factor in hiring decisions, it provides an objective data point that enhances the selection process.

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