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Traits Self-Assessment

Psychological Sophistication for Future-Ready Leadership

Measure five traits that shape performance under pressure: intellectual humility, resilience under uncertainty, empathy at scale, courage for difficult decisions, and comfort with ambiguity.

Instructions

Rate each statement based on how accurately it describes your typical behavior in professional settings. Be honest. This assessment is most valuable when it reflects your actual tendencies, not your aspirations.

1 Never
2 Rarely
3 Sometimes
4 Often
5 Always

1 Intellectual Humility

I look for credible evidence that could disconfirm my view.
I change my mind when better data appears.
I defend my original position even when new facts emerge.
I invite experts who disagree with me to stress-test my thinking.

2 Resilience under Uncertainty

I stay effective when plans shift and details are incomplete.
I make progress through small experiments when the path is unclear.
I stall work until I can remove all uncertainty.
I recover quickly after a setback and refocus on the next step.

3 Empathy at Scale

I can explain how different stakeholders will experience a decision.
I adapt plans after hearing perspectives that conflict with mine.
I assume others will accept a plan if the logic is sound.
I seek out voices that are missing from the room.

4 Courage for Difficult Decisions

I move forward when the evidence points to an unpopular choice.
I name trade-offs openly and accept ownership for the decision.
I delay hard calls to avoid friction.
I hold firm when pushback is political rather than evidence-based.

5 Comfort with Ambiguity

I keep multiple hypotheses active until the data is sufficient.
I mark assumptions clearly instead of treating them as facts.
I rush to closure just to reduce discomfort.
I can lead teams through open-ended problems without over-specifying.

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