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Purpose:

The purpose of the Leadership Resilience Profile® (LRP) is to provide you an individualized profile of your resilience strengths. It will take you less than 30 minutes to complete the LRP. After you respond to the items and click submit, you will receive a profile of your resilience strength score in twelve categories. Note, you need to read and respond carefully to each item so that you can receive an accurate LRP Profile.

As you read each pair of statements below, reflect on your own leadership behavior in the face of adversity. All of the items contain statements that most leaders would find desirable, but we want you to answer only in terms of what your leadership behavior is actually like.

Instructions:

For each of the seventy-three items, click on the number that best describes where your leadership behavior fits on the continuum from being like the statement on the left to being like the statement on the right. “1” means your leadership behavior in the face of adversity is strongly reflected by the statement on the left. “6” means your leadership behavior is strongly reflected by the statement on the right. Marking numbers 2, 3, 4, or 5 reflects various positions in between.

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When confronted with adversity in my leadership role:

Item Statement My Leadership Behavior Statement
1 I always have a positive influence in making things happen.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never have a positive influence in making things happen.
2 I don't have an overall sense of competence and confidence in my leadership role.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I have an overall sense of competence and confidence in my leadership role.
3 I always use feedback about current reality plus what's possible in the future to make adjustments in my leadership strategies.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never use feedback about current reality plus what's possible in the future to make adjustments in my leadership strategies.
4 I never manage my time so I can achieve rest and recovery.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I always manage my time so I can achieve rest and recovery.
5 I have a track record of being able to take appropriate action, even when some things about the situation remain ambiguous or confusing.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I have a track record of not being able to take appropriate action, when anything about the situation continues to be ambiguous or confusing.
6 I never accept responsibility for making difficult leadership decisions that may negatively affect some individuals or groups.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I always accept responsibility for making difficult leadership decisions that may negatively affect some individuals or groups.
7 I always try to prevent current adverse circumstances from happening again.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never try to prevent current adverse circumstances from happening again.

 

When confronted with adversity in my leadership role:

 
8 I never reach out to build trusting relationships with those who can provide support in tough times.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I always reach out to build trusting relationships with those who can provide support in tough times.
9 I always adjust my expectations about what is possible based on what I've learned about the current situation.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never adjust my expectations about what is possible based on what I've learned about the current situation.
10 I don't demonstrate the overall strength of physical well-being needed to effectively carry out my leadership role.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I demonstrate the overall strength of physical well-being needed to effectively carry out my leadership role.
11 I always take prompt, principled action on unexpected threats before they escalate out of control.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 When unexpected threats occur, I never take action before the threats escalate out of control.
12 When I choose to take no leadership action in the face of adversity, I never accept personal accountability for this choice.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 When I choose to take no leadership action in the face of adversity, I always accept personal accountability for this choice.
13 I always expect that good things can come out of an adverse situation.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never expect that good things can come out of an adverse situation.
14 When adversity strikes, I never try to learn from the experiences of others who faced similar circumstances.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 When adversity strikes, I always try to learn from the experiences of others who faced similar circumstances.

 

When confronted with adversity in my leadership role:

 
15 I always demonstrate the ability to put my mistakes in perspective and move beyond them.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never demonstrate the ability to put my mistakes in perspective and move beyond them.
16 I never draw strength during adversity from my connections to a higher purpose in life or causes greater than myself.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I always draw strength during adversity from my connections to a higher purpose in life or causes greater than myself.
17 I always take prompt, decisive action in emergency situations that demand an immediate response.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never take prompt, decisive action in emergency situations that demand an immediate response.
18 I always have trouble accepting accountability for the long-term organizational impact of any tough leadership decisions I make.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I always accept accountability for the long-term organizational impact of any tough leadership decisions I make.
19

I always pay attention to external forces that could limit what I would like to accomplish ideally.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never pay attention to external forces that could limit what I would like to accomplish ideally.
20 I always try to offset any relative weakness I have in an area by turning to others who have strength in this area.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never try to offset any relative weakness I have in an area by turning to others who have strength in this area.
21 I never demonstrate an overall strength of adaptability in my leadership role.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I always demonstrate an overall strength of adaptability in my leadership role.

 

When confronted with adversity in my leadership role:

 
22 I always draw strength from my sense of  spirituality in the face of adversity.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never draw strength from my sense of spirituality in the face of adversity.
23 I never am able to make needed decisions if they run counter to respected advice by others.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I am always able to make needed decisions, even if they run counter to respected advice by others.
24 I demonstrate an overall strength of making courageous decisions in my leadership role.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I don't demonstrate an overall strength of making courageous decisions in my leadership role.
25 I don't have an overall strength of accepting personal responsibility for my leadership actions.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I have an overall strength of accepting personal responsibility for my leadership actions.
26 I always focus my energy on the opportunities to be found in a bad situation, without downplaying the importance of obstacles.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I always focus my energy on the obstacles, not the opportunities, found in a bad situation.
27 I never have a strong support base to help me through tough times in my leadership role.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I always have a strong support base to help me through tough times in my leadership role.
28 I can always emotionally accept those aspects of adversity that I can't influence in a positive way.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I can never seem to emotionally accept those aspects of adversity that I can't influence in a positive way.

 

When confronted with adversity in my leadership role:

 
29 During adversity, I never feel a deep sense of spiritual gratitude for the opportunity to pursue a calling of leadership.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 During adversity, I always feel a deep sense of spiritual gratitude for the opportunity to pursue a calling of leadership.
30 I always make value-driven decisions even in the face of strong opposing forces.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never make value-driven decisions even in the face of strong opposing forces.
31 I never gather the necessary information from reliable sources about what is really happening relative to the adversity.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I always gather the necessary information from reliable sources about what is really happening relative to the adversity.
32 I always maintain a respectful sense of humor in the face of adverse circumstances.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I am never able to maintain a sense of humor in the face of adverse circumstances.
33 I always let adversity in one aspect of my life have a long-term impact on the resilience in other parts of my life.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never let adversity in one aspect of my life have a long-term impact on the resilience in other parts of my life.
34 When adversity strikes, I always avoid taking action until I've sufficiently gained control of my emotions.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 When adversity strikes, I always take action before I've sufficiently gained control of my emotions.
35 I never protect sufficient time and space for renewing the spirit.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I always protect sufficient time and space for renewing the spirit.

 

When confronted with adversity in my leadership role:

 
36 I always demonstrate the overall strength of being a resilient leader.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never demonstrate the overall strength of being a resilient leader.
37 I never demonstrate an overall strength of optimism in my leadership role.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I always demonstrate an overall strength of optimism in my leadership role.
38 I persistently refuse to give up in overcoming adversity, unless it's absolutely clear all realistic strategies have been exhausted.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I stubbornly refuse to give up in overcoming adversity, even when it's absolutely clear all realistic strategies have been exhausted.
39 I never emotionally let go of a goal that I commit to, even at the expense of sacrificing goals and values that are more important to me.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I always emotionally let go of a goal that I am pursuing, if it's causing me to sacrifice goals and values that are more important to me.
40 I possess an overall strength of spiritual well-being in my leadership role.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I don't possess the overall strength of spiritual well-being in my leadership role.
41 I never seem to look for the positive aspects of adversity to balance the negative aspects.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I always try to find the positive aspects of adversity to balance the negative aspects.
42 I always seek perspectives that differ significantly from mine, when I need to make tough decisions.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never seek perspectives that differ significantly from mine, when I need to make tough decisions.

 

When confronted with adversity in my leadership role:

 
43 I never try to find new or creative strategies to achieve positive results in a difficult situation.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I always search for various new or creative strategies to achieve positive results in a difficult situation.
44 During adversity, I always sustain a steady, concentrated focus on the most important priorities until I achieve successful results.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 During adversity, I never sustain until success is reached a steady, concentrated focus on the most important priorities.
45 I never demonstrate an understanding of my emotions during adversity and how these emotions affect my leadership performance.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I always demonstrate an understanding of my emotions during adversity and how these emotions affect my leadership performance.
46 I always rely on strongly-held moral or ethical principles to guide me through adversity.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never turn to moral or ethical principles to guide me through adversity.
47 I never seem to accept the reality that adversity is both inevitable and many times occurs unexpectedly.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I always accept the reality that adversity is both inevitable and many times occurs unexpectedly.
48 I am always confident that I can learn something from my adversity to help me be stronger in the future.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I am never confident that I can learn something from my adversity to help me be stronger in the future.
49 I always let disruptive forces and other distractions interfere with my focus on important goals and tasks.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never let disruptive forces and other distractions interfere with my focus on important goals and tasks.

 

When confronted with adversity in my leadership role:

 
50 I always create time for replenishing emotional energy.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never create time for replenishing emotional energy.
51 I never seem to be able to privately clarify or publicly articulate my core values.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I am always able to privately clarify or publicly articulate my core values.
52 I always accept the reality that adversity can disrupt my best-laid plans or current projects.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never accept the reality that adversity can disrupt my best-laid plans or current projects.
53 I never take a deliberate, step-by-step approach to overcome adversity.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I always take a deliberate, step-by-step approach to overcome adversity.
54 I always demonstrate an overall strength of perseverance in my leadership role.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never demonstrate an overall strength of perseverance in my leadership role.
55 I never have the overall strength of emotional well-being in my leadership role.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I always have the overall strength of emotional well-being in my leadership role.
56 I always take leadership actions consistent with what matters most among competing values.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never base my leadership actions on what matters most among competing values.

 

When confronted with adversity in my leadership role:

 
57 I don't possess the overall strength of understanding current reality in my leadership role.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I am proud of demonstrating an overall strength of understanding current reality in my leadership role.
58 I always demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills to lead in tough times.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills to lead in tough times.
59 I never seem to find healthy ways for channeling my physical energy to relieve stress.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I always find healthy ways for channeling my physical energy to relieve stress.
60 I never let adverse circumstances that inevitably happen disrupt my long-term focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I always let adverse circumstances that inevitably happen disrupt my long-term focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
61 I never seek feedback to see if my leadership actions are matching my values.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I always seek feedback to see if my leadership actions are matching my values.
62 I always accept responsibility for making needed changes personally in those cases where I contributed to the adversity.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never seem to accept responsibility for making needed changes personally in those cases where I contributed to the adversity.
63 I never maintain a confident presence as a leader in the midst of adversity.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I always maintain a confident presence as a leader in the midst of adversity.

 

When confronted with adversity in my leadership role:

 
64 I always quickly change course, as needed, to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never quickly change course, as needed, to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
65 I never monitor my personal health factors, then adjust my behavior accordingly.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I always monitor my personal health factors, then adjust my behavior accordingly.
66 I always demonstrate an overall strength of being value-driven in my leadership role.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never demonstrate an overall strength of being value-driven in my leadership role.
67 I never seem to acknowledge my mistakes in judgment as a leader.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 When I make mistakes in judgment as a leader, I publicly accept responsibility to avoid making these mistakes in the future.
68 I never hesitate to tell those I trust about my doubts or fears related to adversity.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never tell those I trust about any of my doubts or fears related to adversity.
69 I am always determined to be more persevering than before when confronted with the next round of adversity.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never seem determined to be more persevering than before when confronted with the next round of adversity.
70 I never try to learn from role models who have a strong track record of demonstrating resilience.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I always actively seek to learn from role models who have a strong track record of demonstrating resilience.

 

When confronted with adversity in my leadership role:

 
71 I always seek the most current, research-based information about how to sustain healthy living in stressful times.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I never seek the most current, research-based information about how to sustain healthy living in stressful times.
72 I never turn to personal reflection or introspection to steady myself during adversity.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I always turn to personal reflection or introspection to steady myself during adversity.
73 I am always comfortable sharing with my support base any small wins I achieve along the road to recovering from adversity.

          

  1     2     3     4     5      6

 I am never comfortable sharing with my support base any small wins I achieve along the road to recovering from adversity.

 

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