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The Leadership Identity Audit
10 questions that reveal whether you’re leading from the role — or from yourself. Takes 5 minutes. Most leaders find it uncomfortable. That’s the point.
No sign-up required · No pitch at the end · Just the questions
Read each question slowly. Don't rush.
Answer honestly — not how you'd answer in an appraisal.
Notice which questions you want to skip.
When you remove your job title, how clearly can you describe who you are?
Not your responsibilities. Not your achievements. You.
In the last month, how often have you made a significant decision based on what you truly value — rather than what was expected of you?
Think of a specific moment.
Do the people closest to you know what you're actually struggling with right now?
Not professionally. Personally.
If your performance results disappeared tomorrow, what would remain of your leadership identity?
This is not a comfortable question. Sit with it.
How often do you feel genuinely energised by your work — versus just getting through it?
Be honest. Not what you'd say in an appraisal.
When was the last time someone genuinely challenged how you were thinking — and you welcomed it?
Not tolerated. Welcomed.
How much of your behaviour at work is driven by who you want to be — versus who others expect you to be?
There's no right answer. Just an honest one.
When was the last time you made a decision that cost you something — but felt deeply right?
Values-driven decisions leave a specific feeling.
How often do you notice the difference between reacting and choosing?
Reaction and response look similar from the outside.
If someone who knew you well observed you for a full week — at work and at home — would they say your values and your actions are aligned?
This is the one most leaders find hardest to answer honestly.
What your answers mean
Answered easily, without hesitation
You have a strong internal compass. The work is about expanding from that foundation.
Paused on several questions
There's important material here. Something in your leadership life deserves a closer look.
Found yourself wanting to skip questions
That instinct is exactly where the coaching would start. The avoidance is the signal.
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A clean, printable version of the audit with space for notes. Prathap will also send one reflection that most leaders find shifts something immediately.