adrian lowther leadership assessment

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development. Leadership characteristics are based on research by Lominger International, a Korn/Ferry company.

Adrian Lowther's Assessment Results

These are your Top 5 Leadership Characteristics:

Understanding the BusinessYou have earned a seat at the table. You have regular interaction with senior executives, andthey see you as a credible partner. You speak the language of business. With your high levelof acumen, you are able to analyze and speak intelligently about customers, competitors, andbusiness strategy. You have a clear point of view. The payoff is that many leaders seek youout to ask your opinion about the potential impact of business decisions.

Acting with Honor and CharacterYou know what you stand for. Your actions are rooted in a stable set of values. You can becounted on to act consistently and stay true to your word. Others trust you because yourbeliefs and actions match. People see you walking your talk. They sense your authenticity andyour character.

Creating the New and DifferentYou are able to envision a future that no one else sees and invent things that haven’t beenimagined. You focus a lot of your time on gathering information and asking good questions.Because you value all points of view and look broadly for information, you are able to makeconnections across many fields and use analogies that help you think differently about aproblem. During brainstorming, you value the outlandish and the absurd—which can sparknew thinking. You don’t judge. You don’t hem people in. You believe that many people withdifferent ways of looking at the world will always outperform any one individual’s ideas. Youare not afraid of failure. Fail early, fail often is almost a mantra for you. You expect a result thatwill wow clients and strive to make it a reality.

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Adrian Lowther's Assessment ResultsGetting Organized: Top 5 Characteristics (Cont'd)

You are steady and calm in situations that others find overwhelming. When you are faced withever-increasing demands, when you are under pressure to keep up the pace, you approachyour work with focused attention and careful planning. You manage your time well. You havethe ability to call upon the appropriate resources at a moment’s notice in order to advance theproject or deliverable. You are constantly monitoring, thinking ahead, and making timelyadjustments in order to avoid obstacles and keep things moving on track.

Managing Work ProcessesYou understand and manage processes well. You know that the best processes are dynamicand require constant evaluation and tweaking. You see how all the pieces fit together and howone affects the other. You build in feedback loops and monitor key metrics. Optimizing forefficiency is something you focus on—you are always looking for continuous improvement.

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Blind SpotsBlind spots are characteristics that you overestimate. You are likely to see yourself as stronger in these skills thanothers see you. Here are your potential blind spots and some ideas for next steps:

Dealing with TroubleOne of the most difficult aspects of leadership is challenging the status quo, dealing withdilemmas, and handling conflict with others. Leaders that fail to do this effectively risk adivided team, a resentful staff, and a culture of mistrust.

Take the long view – Giving negative feedback is uncomfortable in the moment, butwithholding such feedback can be a disservice in the long-term. Honest feedback openslines of communication and opens the door for development and improvement over time.

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Commit to transparency – Everyone should be held to the same standards of behavior,and processes for receiving feedback and addressing problems should be uniform acrossthe team. Make sure everyone is clear on what the standards and practices are and try tokeep rules consistent over time.

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Build trust – Consistency, honesty, and respect are essential ingredients to building trust.Feedback should be given consistently, in private, and whenever possible, in person.Remove anger and generalizations from your message (i.e., “always,” “never”). Point outspecific behaviors that need changing and collaborate on a shared plan for improvement.

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Hidden StrengthsHidden strengths are characteristics that you underestimate. You are likely to see yourself as weaker in theseskills than others see you. Here are your potential hidden strengths:

Relating SkillsMost people would say that you are a likable person. You relate well to all kinds of people. Youmake other people feel at ease. You are genuinely interested in other people. And younaturally build relationships by inquiring about people’s interests, priorities, and perspectives.After spending time with you, people feel like they matter. Your positive, affirming naturemakes others feel important and valued. People are quick to offer the same respect andconsideration back to you.

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