1DL Leaders:

Consistently reflect on their thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
Have an ‘inner radar’
Are authentic and ‘real’, congruent in their our own skins
Take control and direction for their physical, mental and emotional lives
Feel more deeply alive and search for purpose and meaning

1DL Self-awareness and the ability to self-reflect

The foundation of the Five Dimensions. The fundamental ground of leadership.

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My way of behaving is affected quite a lot by the context or situation I find myself in

Score yourself one if you very much agree with the statement on the left, two if you slightly agree. 5 if you very much agree with the statement on the right four if you slightly agree. Score yourself three if you feel very much in the middle.

I feel I get real value from a practice of regular self reflection

2DL Leaders:

Work exceptionally well with others
Understand their impact and effect on other people
Recognise that their impact exists in all their relationships, beyond ‘work’
See, appreciate and draw out the talents that difference brings
Understand and work with group dynamics

2DL Awareness of impact on others, understanding difference and group dynamics

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I am frequently surprised by the reactions of other people to what I say and do

Score yourself one if you very much agree with the statement on the left, two if you slightly agree. 5 if you very much agree with the statement on the right four if you slightly agree. Score yourself three if you feel very much in the middle.

I am now more able to step back and observe how I form impressions of other people and my options for responding

3DL Leaders:

Draw on the power of the whole organisation as a system
See how system forces impact individuals and teams and influence their behaviour
Understand how things ‘hang together’
Work with system forces to get things done
Deal with systemic issues at the right level – they are not ‘personal’

3DL The ability to see the whole picture and the art of thinking systemically

The higher order leadership ability. The most underestimated and unknown Dimension – but essential for this pivotal decade.

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I believe a simple solution can be found to most problems

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I believe that many outcomes are the result of several factors interacting which must be understood and addressed if improvements are to result

4DL Leaders:

Have the inner courage to see things through
Deliver again and again, despite reactions and resistance
Have an astonishing ability to hold their ground with authenticity and humility
Are free and secure enough to stay with the choices they make, and to keep going
Cultivate a strong 1 and 2DL

4DL The freedom to choose and to deliver, even in the face of resistance

Leadership demands that things get done. 4DL is the Dimension of consistent, repeated delivery.

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I often find myself doing things that I don’t really believe in because of what is expected of me

Score yourself one if you very much agree with the statement on the left, two if you slightly agree. 5 if you very much agree with the statement on the right four if you slightly agree. Score yourself three if you feel very much in the middle.

When I am truly clear on my choice or course of direction I follow through on this even in the face of setbacks or opposition

5DL Leaders:

Are open enough to sincerely ask for help and support
Allow genuine humility into their leadership
Are not on a power trip
Know where their upbringing holds them back by being excessively self-reliant and self-sufficient
Go beyond their ego
Are seen by their colleagues as a real person, complete with limitations and vulnerabilities

5DL The ability and humility to ask for appropriate help and support

The Fifth DL serves to integrate all the other Dimensions. It is transformative for people around the leader.

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I am aware of problem areas in my life but I find it is a struggle for me to ask for help

Score yourself one if you very much agree with the statement on the left, two if you slightly agree. 5 if you very much agree with the statement on the right four if you slightly agree. Score yourself three if you feel very much in the middle.

I honestly feel that asking for help when faced with a problem is a sign of maturity. And I do so

Thank You

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5DL The Five Dimensions of Leadership

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An Introduction To The 5DL Self Assessment

5DL Self Assessment Questionnaire

1DL Self-awareness and the ability to self-reflect

My way of behaving is affected quite a lot by the context or situation I find myself in

I feel I get real value from a practice of regular self reflection

2DL Awareness of impact on others, understanding difference and group dynamics

I am frequently surprised by the reactions of other people to what I say and do

I am now more able to step back and observe how I form impressions of other people and my options for responding

3DL The ability to see the whole picture and the art of thinking systemically

I believe a simple solution can be found to most problems

I believe that many outcomes are the result of several factors interacting which must be understood and addressed if improvements are to result

4DL The freedom to choose and to deliver, even in the face of resistance

I often find myself doing things that I don’t really believe in because of what is expected of me

When I am truly clear on my choice or course of direction I follow through on this even in the face of setbacks or opposition

5DL The ability and humility to ask for appropriate help and support

I am aware of problem areas in my life but I find it is a struggle for me to ask for help

I honestly feel that asking for help when faced with a problem is a sign of maturity. And I do so

Thank You