Complete this questionnaire and you will get an overview of your current approach to influencing and persuading others. The overview will indicate where your strengths lie and suggest ways of building on your current approach We recommend that you think of your answers to the questions in a work context. Please answer as honestly as possible, the results will be confidential to you.
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Please make sure you answer ALL the questions or your result will be misleading

1) I happily share my thoughts, views and feelings with others. Rarely Sometimes Often Always 2) I let people know what I like about them or what they have done. Rarely Sometimes Often Always 3) I tell others clearly what I want or need from them. Rarely Sometimes Often Always 4) I present my thoughts and ideas in a logical systematic fashion. Rarely Sometimes Often Always 5) I stand my ground when challenged. Rarely Sometimes Often Always 6) I seek others views, ideas and opinions. Rarely Sometimes Often Always 7) I use short concise sentences when I speak. Rarely Sometimes Often Always 8) I check with others that I have understood them correctly. Rarely Sometimes Often Always 9) I use stories and metaphors to get people ‘on board’. Rarely Sometimes Often Always 10) When in discussion with others, I focus on areas of agreement I have with them. Rarely Sometimes Often Always 11) I express myself unapologetically and with conviction. Rarely Sometimes Often Always 12) I make time for other people who want to talk. Rarely Sometimes Often Always 13) People would describe me as responsive and open. Rarely Sometimes Often Always 14) I let others know the consequences of them doing what I request them to do. Rarely Sometimes Often Always 15) People would describe me as direct and assertive. Rarely Sometimes Often Always 16) I feel confident giving both positive and negative feedback. Rarely Sometimes Often Always