Joseph Conklin proposes 10 questions for self-examination to help you understand your capacity for leadership. Answer the following questions, and discuss why they are important for leadership.

1. How much do I like my job?

2. How often do I have to repeat myself?

3. How do I respond to failure?

4. How well do I put up with second-guessing?

5. How early do I ask questions when making a decision?

6. How often do I say thank you?

7. Do I tend to favor a loose or strict interpretation of the rules?

8. Can I tell an obstacle from an excuse?

9. Is respect enough?

10. Have I dispensed with feeling indispensable?