Assess Attitude & Ability and Develop a Plan of Action
This assessment tool is from the Assess Your Attitude & Ability Planbook
To improve to the A-B level, your next level, or your goal to earn trust in self and from others needed to earn empowerment
A private look in the mirror
Read the rest of this page before starting your assessment to understand purpose and strategy.
Mindset of Improvement:
Stating our intent, looking in the mirror and honestly assessing who we are and what we need, getting feedback, and requesting help can guide us to improved insight and renewed focus. This process can help us understand what to start, stop, or change to get desired results and rewards better. Look forward to this assessment because next time we can be better.
Strategy for development, dealing with disappointment, and decision-making:
- Admit the truth about the person you feel called to be— where you are, where you desire to be, the barriers as well as the solutions.
- Accept the impact of your action or inaction— envision results if you stay the same and if you take action— that should boost motivation.
- Act to identify how you can do your best, what you need from others, and what you will do.
Core Beliefs and Actions:
- The direction in which we are moving proves more important than where we have been.
- Life leaders, professionals, and servant leaders seek to improve— to earn empowerment.
- Assessing and developing to be my best-self is part of the purpose of life.
- Identifying and fulfilling callings and strengths is part of good stewardship.
- Assess where you should improve and create a plan with action you can take.
- Admit what you need from others, state intent for action and requests, and seek feedback.
- Take action on callings with belief and persistence, improving and adjusting over time
Assessment of My Attitude and Ability
Purpose: To assess yourself for the 7 Components of Attitude and Ability needed for earning trust for empowerment.
Instructions: Read each statement and honestly assess where you are Now and the level you Desire.
Scale: Use the system common to most—school: Circle A-F (A=excellent, B=good / C=satisfactory, D=poor, F=failure)
| Trust in Myself for the 7 Components of Attitude | Now | Desire |
| 1. Choices—I identify my callings and write plans that inspire and guide me. | ABCDF | ABCDF |
| 2. Commitment—I am dedicated to my callings, profession, and other priorities—and pursue them with passion. | ABCDF | ABCDF |
| 3. Character—I do what I say I will, with good intent, keeping promises to self and others—even when no one else is watching. | ABCDF | ABCDF |
| 4. Courage—I act on what is important even before feeling confident; I face fear. | ABCDF | ABCDF |
| 5. Confidence—I believe in my character and competence (attitude, skills, knowledge). | ABCDF | ABCDF |
| 6. Connection—I feel connected to the people I serve/work with and work we fulfill. | ABCDF | ABCDF |
| 7. Charisma—I attract people who match on goals and values to work with me and inspire them to develop, serve, and succeed. | ABCDF | ABCDF |
| Trust in Myself for the 7 Components of Ability | Now | Desire |
| 1. Experience—I have done what I need to do enough to do it well. | ABCDF | ABCDF |
| 2. Practice—I prepare in advance for performing important actions. | ABCDF | ABCDF |
| 3. Habits/Instincts—I follow habits that help me develop instincts to do the right things well, automatically, even under stress. | ABCDF | ABCDF |
| 4. Education—I have the academic preparation needed for my profession and other important areas of life. | ABCDF | ABCDF |
| 5. Training—I get instruction and coaching related to my job priorities and to life leadership skills (like planning, motivation, time management) that help me work/live effectively. | ABCDF | ABCDF |
| 6. Self-study—I learn and improve attitude, skills, and knowledge about areas related to my callings and capacities and learn from people successful at what I want to do. | ABCDF | ABCDF |
| 7. Observation—I watch masters so I can emulate their plans, actions, and results. | ABCDF | ABCDF |
Develop
Higher levels of Attitude and Ability
to earn higher levels of empowerment
Develop
Attitude, Skills, and Knowledge (ASK)
to give and gain more
“Ask and you shall receive….”
The trust we believe for our capacities, plus the trust believed by a leader for our attitude and ability determines the levels of leadership and empowerment we earn for each major role or task. This applies at home, work, volunteerism…in all 7 Areas of Life.
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