Four Themes Assessment - It's Your Ship & Ship Happens! Survey

A quick self-assessment for each theme will help you identify where you should focus your leadership growth. Each section includes four statements—rate yourself on a scale from 1 (Needs Significant Improvement) to 5 (Mastered It). At the end of the the survey you'll have an opportunity to email yourself a copy of the results.

	Needs Significant Improvement (1)	Needs Development (2)	Proficient (3)	Advanced (4)	Mastered It (5)
I take full responsibility for my team’s success and challenges, avoiding blame	I take full responsibility for my team’s success and challenges, avoiding blame Needs Significant Improvement (1)	I take full responsibility for my team’s success and challenges, avoiding blame Needs Development (2)	I take full responsibility for my team’s success and challenges, avoiding blame Proficient (3)	I take full responsibility for my team’s success and challenges, avoiding blame Advanced (4)	I take full responsibility for my team’s success and challenges, avoiding blame Mastered It (5)
I encourage innovation and challenge outdated processes when they don’t serve the mission	I encourage innovation and challenge outdated processes when they don’t serve the mission Needs Significant Improvement (1)	I encourage innovation and challenge outdated processes when they don’t serve the mission Needs Development (2)	I encourage innovation and challenge outdated processes when they don’t serve the mission Proficient (3)	I encourage innovation and challenge outdated processes when they don’t serve the mission Advanced (4)	I encourage innovation and challenge outdated processes when they don’t serve the mission Mastered It (5)
I make strategic decisions, even when they involve calculated risks	I make strategic decisions, even when they involve calculated risks Needs Significant Improvement (1)	I make strategic decisions, even when they involve calculated risks Needs Development (2)	I make strategic decisions, even when they involve calculated risks Proficient (3)	I make strategic decisions, even when they involve calculated risks Advanced (4)	I make strategic decisions, even when they involve calculated risks Mastered It (5)
I hold myself and my team accountable for delivering results, not just effort	I hold myself and my team accountable for delivering results, not just effort Needs Significant Improvement (1)	I hold myself and my team accountable for delivering results, not just effort Needs Development (2)	I hold myself and my team accountable for delivering results, not just effort Proficient (3)	I hold myself and my team accountable for delivering results, not just effort Advanced (4)	I hold myself and my team accountable for delivering results, not just effort Mastered It (5)

Needs Significant Improvement (1)

Needs Development (2)

Proficient (3)

Advanced (4)

Mastered It (5)

I take full responsibility for my team’s success and challenges, avoiding blame

I take full responsibility for my team’s success and challenges, avoiding blame Needs Significant Improvement (1)

I take full responsibility for my team’s success and challenges, avoiding blame Needs Development (2)

I take full responsibility for my team’s success and challenges, avoiding blame Proficient (3)

I take full responsibility for my team’s success and challenges, avoiding blame Advanced (4)

I take full responsibility for my team’s success and challenges, avoiding blame Mastered It (5)

I encourage innovation and challenge outdated processes when they don’t serve the mission

I encourage innovation and challenge outdated processes when they don’t serve the mission Needs Significant Improvement (1)

I encourage innovation and challenge outdated processes when they don’t serve the mission Needs Development (2)

I encourage innovation and challenge outdated processes when they don’t serve the mission Proficient (3)

I encourage innovation and challenge outdated processes when they don’t serve the mission Advanced (4)

I encourage innovation and challenge outdated processes when they don’t serve the mission Mastered It (5)

I make strategic decisions, even when they involve calculated risks

I make strategic decisions, even when they involve calculated risks Needs Significant Improvement (1)

I make strategic decisions, even when they involve calculated risks Needs Development (2)

I make strategic decisions, even when they involve calculated risks Proficient (3)

I make strategic decisions, even when they involve calculated risks Advanced (4)

I make strategic decisions, even when they involve calculated risks Mastered It (5)

I hold myself and my team accountable for delivering results, not just effort

I hold myself and my team accountable for delivering results, not just effort Needs Significant Improvement (1)

I hold myself and my team accountable for delivering results, not just effort Needs Development (2)

I hold myself and my team accountable for delivering results, not just effort Proficient (3)

I hold myself and my team accountable for delivering results, not just effort Advanced (4)

I hold myself and my team accountable for delivering results, not just effort Mastered It (5)

	Needs Significant Improvement (1)	Needs Development (2)	Proficient (3)	Advanced (4)	Mastered It (5)
I actively develop and mentor my team, helping them grow in their roles.	I actively develop and mentor my team, helping them grow in their roles. Needs Significant Improvement (1)	I actively develop and mentor my team, helping them grow in their roles. Needs Development (2)	I actively develop and mentor my team, helping them grow in their roles. Proficient (3)	I actively develop and mentor my team, helping them grow in their roles. Advanced (4)	I actively develop and mentor my team, helping them grow in their roles. Mastered It (5)
I recognize and celebrate individual and team successes regularly.	I recognize and celebrate individual and team successes regularly. Needs Significant Improvement (1)	I recognize and celebrate individual and team successes regularly. Needs Development (2)	I recognize and celebrate individual and team successes regularly. Proficient (3)	I recognize and celebrate individual and team successes regularly. Advanced (4)	I recognize and celebrate individual and team successes regularly. Mastered It (5)
I model the behavior I want to see in my team, leading by example.	I model the behavior I want to see in my team, leading by example. Needs Significant Improvement (1)	I model the behavior I want to see in my team, leading by example. Needs Development (2)	I model the behavior I want to see in my team, leading by example. Proficient (3)	I model the behavior I want to see in my team, leading by example. Advanced (4)	I model the behavior I want to see in my team, leading by example. Mastered It (5)
I prioritize my team’s well-being and work-life balance to keep morale high.	I prioritize my team’s well-being and work-life balance to keep morale high. Needs Significant Improvement (1)	I prioritize my team’s well-being and work-life balance to keep morale high. Needs Development (2)	I prioritize my team’s well-being and work-life balance to keep morale high. Proficient (3)	I prioritize my team’s well-being and work-life balance to keep morale high. Advanced (4)	I prioritize my team’s well-being and work-life balance to keep morale high. Mastered It (5)

Needs Significant Improvement (1)

Needs Development (2)

Proficient (3)

Advanced (4)

Mastered It (5)

I actively develop and mentor my team, helping them grow in their roles.

I actively develop and mentor my team, helping them grow in their roles. Needs Significant Improvement (1)

I actively develop and mentor my team, helping them grow in their roles. Needs Development (2)

I actively develop and mentor my team, helping them grow in their roles. Proficient (3)

I actively develop and mentor my team, helping them grow in their roles. Advanced (4)

I actively develop and mentor my team, helping them grow in their roles. Mastered It (5)

I recognize and celebrate individual and team successes regularly.

I recognize and celebrate individual and team successes regularly. Needs Significant Improvement (1)

I recognize and celebrate individual and team successes regularly. Needs Development (2)

I recognize and celebrate individual and team successes regularly. Proficient (3)

I recognize and celebrate individual and team successes regularly. Advanced (4)

I recognize and celebrate individual and team successes regularly. Mastered It (5)

I model the behavior I want to see in my team, leading by example.

I model the behavior I want to see in my team, leading by example. Needs Significant Improvement (1)

I model the behavior I want to see in my team, leading by example. Needs Development (2)

I model the behavior I want to see in my team, leading by example. Proficient (3)

I model the behavior I want to see in my team, leading by example. Advanced (4)

I model the behavior I want to see in my team, leading by example. Mastered It (5)

I prioritize my team’s well-being and work-life balance to keep morale high.

I prioritize my team’s well-being and work-life balance to keep morale high. Needs Significant Improvement (1)

I prioritize my team’s well-being and work-life balance to keep morale high. Needs Development (2)

I prioritize my team’s well-being and work-life balance to keep morale high. Proficient (3)

I prioritize my team’s well-being and work-life balance to keep morale high. Advanced (4)

I prioritize my team’s well-being and work-life balance to keep morale high. Mastered It (5)

	Needs Significant Improvement (1)	Needs Development (2)	Proficient (3)	Advanced (4)	Mastered It (5)
I actively listen to my team and make them feel heard.	I actively listen to my team and make them feel heard. Needs Significant Improvement (1)	I actively listen to my team and make them feel heard. Needs Development (2)	I actively listen to my team and make them feel heard. Proficient (3)	I actively listen to my team and make them feel heard. Advanced (4)	I actively listen to my team and make them feel heard. Mastered It (5)
I communicate the “why” behind decisions, not just the “what.”	I communicate the “why” behind decisions, not just the “what.” Needs Significant Improvement (1)	I communicate the “why” behind decisions, not just the “what.” Needs Development (2)	I communicate the “why” behind decisions, not just the “what.” Proficient (3)	I communicate the “why” behind decisions, not just the “what.” Advanced (4)	I communicate the “why” behind decisions, not just the “what.” Mastered It (5)
My team trusts me to be honest, transparent, and fair.	My team trusts me to be honest, transparent, and fair. Needs Significant Improvement (1)	My team trusts me to be honest, transparent, and fair. Needs Development (2)	My team trusts me to be honest, transparent, and fair. Proficient (3)	My team trusts me to be honest, transparent, and fair. Advanced (4)	My team trusts me to be honest, transparent, and fair. Mastered It (5)
I foster collaboration and encourage open dialogue, even when opinions differ.	I foster collaboration and encourage open dialogue, even when opinions differ. Needs Significant Improvement (1)	I foster collaboration and encourage open dialogue, even when opinions differ. Needs Development (2)	I foster collaboration and encourage open dialogue, even when opinions differ. Proficient (3)	I foster collaboration and encourage open dialogue, even when opinions differ. Advanced (4)	I foster collaboration and encourage open dialogue, even when opinions differ. Mastered It (5)

Needs Significant Improvement (1)

Needs Development (2)

Proficient (3)

Advanced (4)

Mastered It (5)

I actively listen to my team and make them feel heard.

I actively listen to my team and make them feel heard. Needs Significant Improvement (1)

I actively listen to my team and make them feel heard. Needs Development (2)

I actively listen to my team and make them feel heard. Proficient (3)

I actively listen to my team and make them feel heard. Advanced (4)

I actively listen to my team and make them feel heard. Mastered It (5)

I communicate the “why” behind decisions, not just the “what.”

I communicate the “why” behind decisions, not just the “what.” Needs Significant Improvement (1)

I communicate the “why” behind decisions, not just the “what.” Needs Development (2)

I communicate the “why” behind decisions, not just the “what.” Proficient (3)

I communicate the “why” behind decisions, not just the “what.” Advanced (4)

I communicate the “why” behind decisions, not just the “what.” Mastered It (5)

My team trusts me to be honest, transparent, and fair.

My team trusts me to be honest, transparent, and fair. Needs Significant Improvement (1)

My team trusts me to be honest, transparent, and fair. Needs Development (2)

My team trusts me to be honest, transparent, and fair. Proficient (3)

My team trusts me to be honest, transparent, and fair. Advanced (4)

My team trusts me to be honest, transparent, and fair. Mastered It (5)

I foster collaboration and encourage open dialogue, even when opinions differ.

I foster collaboration and encourage open dialogue, even when opinions differ. Needs Significant Improvement (1)

I foster collaboration and encourage open dialogue, even when opinions differ. Needs Development (2)

I foster collaboration and encourage open dialogue, even when opinions differ. Proficient (3)

I foster collaboration and encourage open dialogue, even when opinions differ. Advanced (4)

I foster collaboration and encourage open dialogue, even when opinions differ. Mastered It (5)

	Needs Significant Improvement (1)	Needs Development (2)	Proficient (3)	Advanced (4)	Mastered It (5)
I develop future leaders by mentoring and sharing my experiences.	I develop future leaders by mentoring and sharing my experiences. Needs Significant Improvement (1)	I develop future leaders by mentoring and sharing my experiences. Needs Development (2)	I develop future leaders by mentoring and sharing my experiences. Proficient (3)	I develop future leaders by mentoring and sharing my experiences. Advanced (4)	I develop future leaders by mentoring and sharing my experiences. Mastered It (5)
I create an environment where leadership at all levels can thrive, even after I’m gone.	I create an environment where leadership at all levels can thrive, even after I’m gone. Needs Significant Improvement (1)	I create an environment where leadership at all levels can thrive, even after I’m gone. Needs Development (2)	I create an environment where leadership at all levels can thrive, even after I’m gone. Proficient (3)	I create an environment where leadership at all levels can thrive, even after I’m gone. Advanced (4)	I create an environment where leadership at all levels can thrive, even after I’m gone. Mastered It (5)
I continuously seek ways to improve myself as a leader.	I continuously seek ways to improve myself as a leader. Needs Significant Improvement (1)	I continuously seek ways to improve myself as a leader. Needs Development (2)	I continuously seek ways to improve myself as a leader. Proficient (3)	I continuously seek ways to improve myself as a leader. Advanced (4)	I continuously seek ways to improve myself as a leader. Mastered It (5)
I think about my long-term impact, not just short-term wins.	I think about my long-term impact, not just short-term wins. Needs Significant Improvement (1)	I think about my long-term impact, not just short-term wins. Needs Development (2)	I think about my long-term impact, not just short-term wins. Proficient (3)	I think about my long-term impact, not just short-term wins. Advanced (4)	I think about my long-term impact, not just short-term wins. Mastered It (5)

Needs Significant Improvement (1)

Needs Development (2)

Proficient (3)

Advanced (4)

Mastered It (5)

I develop future leaders by mentoring and sharing my experiences.

I develop future leaders by mentoring and sharing my experiences. Needs Significant Improvement (1)

I develop future leaders by mentoring and sharing my experiences. Needs Development (2)

I develop future leaders by mentoring and sharing my experiences. Proficient (3)

I develop future leaders by mentoring and sharing my experiences. Advanced (4)

I develop future leaders by mentoring and sharing my experiences. Mastered It (5)

I create an environment where leadership at all levels can thrive, even after I’m gone.

I create an environment where leadership at all levels can thrive, even after I’m gone. Needs Significant Improvement (1)

I create an environment where leadership at all levels can thrive, even after I’m gone. Needs Development (2)

I create an environment where leadership at all levels can thrive, even after I’m gone. Proficient (3)

I create an environment where leadership at all levels can thrive, even after I’m gone. Advanced (4)

I create an environment where leadership at all levels can thrive, even after I’m gone. Mastered It (5)

I continuously seek ways to improve myself as a leader.

I continuously seek ways to improve myself as a leader. Needs Significant Improvement (1)

I continuously seek ways to improve myself as a leader. Needs Development (2)

I continuously seek ways to improve myself as a leader. Proficient (3)

I continuously seek ways to improve myself as a leader. Advanced (4)

I continuously seek ways to improve myself as a leader. Mastered It (5)

I think about my long-term impact, not just short-term wins.

I think about my long-term impact, not just short-term wins. Needs Significant Improvement (1)

I think about my long-term impact, not just short-term wins. Needs Development (2)

I think about my long-term impact, not just short-term wins. Proficient (3)

I think about my long-term impact, not just short-term wins. Advanced (4)

I think about my long-term impact, not just short-term wins. Mastered It (5)

Four Themes Assessment - It's Your Ship & Ship Happens!

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* Captain's Orders: Own Your Ship, Own the Mission (Ownership & Accountability)

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* Crew First, Life Your People, Elevate the Voyage (People-Centered Leadership)

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* All Hands on Deck: Trust, Talk, and Triumph (Trust & Communication)

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* Leave a Wake: Lead Beyond the Horizon (Sustained Leadership & Legacy)