What Are Personal Leadership Competencies For Work?

Simply put, they're actions that matter on the job. These behaviors are often driven by your natural talents, attributes, knowledge, and skills. And good news - they can be developed so don't feel defeated if you look at this list and think you have a long way to go.

How Does This Leadership Competency List Work?

If you want to continue to make bigger contributions in work and in life, you'll want to start with a deep level of self awareness. In this model, that's the section called "Your Results" - it's the part of emotional intelligence that begins with you. Then look at "Their Results." That's when you examine how your behaviors impact the performance of other individuals. In "Team Results" you'll look at your impact at the group level. That can be a team, department, business unit, or organization, depending on your business structure and responsibilities. Finally, you'll consider your "Business Results" and how you're contributing at the company level.

Instructions

For this exercise, keep it simple. Take a pass through each column. Put a mark next to each word to represent how regularly you demonstrate that item. Use a (-) if you rarely show it. Use a (checkmark) if you regularly show it. Use an (A+) if you show it nearly all the time.

Then review the list again with a different lens. Underline items that are critical to demonstrate in your company culture. Circle items that are critical in your current role.  Double circle items that you need to master for aspirational roles - those are jobs or responsibilities you'd like to take on in the next 3-5 years.