Working With Others
The single most important leadership characteristic is the ability to work well with others. In order to be an effective servant leader an individual must have good human relation skills.
The survey that follows will assist you in evaluating your strengths and weaknesses as you work with others. Rate each individual statement using the following scale.
Always...........5
Usually...........4
Sometimes......3
Rarely............2
Never.............1
- I try to make other people feel important.________
- I speak to most people and call them by name.________
- I encourage others to share their ideas and opinions.________
- I treat others with respect and dignity.________
- I am sensitive to the emotions and feelings of others.________
- I thank others when they do something special for me.________
- I demonstrate genuine enthusiasm.________
- I go out of my way to talk to people who seem alone.________
- I am patient with and open to those that maintain an opposing view.________
- I encourage others to get involved with fraternity activities.________
- It is easy for me to say, "I'm sorry."________
- I can lead without being dominating.________
- I avoid using put-downs.________
- I am an upbeat type of person.________
- I have a good sense of humor________
- People enjoy being around me.________
- I can disagree without becoming disagreeable.________
- I communicate well with others.________
- Others view me as a concerned and caring individual.________
- I am able to identify the strengths of others.________
Rating Scale:
85-100 Excellent human relations skills
70-84 Good human relations skills
55-69 Fair human relations skills
1-54 Poor human relation skills