Clinical Assessment

The Leadership Diagnostic

By Piefer Bone & Joint

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Assessment Instructions

Rate each statement based on how frequently this behavior describes you under pressure. Be honest — this diagnoses behaviors, not character.

1Never
2Rarely
3Sometimes
4Often
5Always
Section 1
Questions 1–3
Question 1
I use guilt or pressure tactics to encourage/push my team to work faster.
Question 2
I view team members as a means to an end — tools to be used for achieving my goals.
Question 3
I have made team members cry, quit, or refuse to work with me due to my behavior.
Section 2
Questions 4–6
Question 4
I let mistakes go uncorrected to avoid creating conflict or discomfort.
Question 5
I avoid giving constructive criticism because I dislike having "awkward" conversations.
Question 6
I choose comfort over progress to avoid pain for myself and the team.
Section 3
Questions 7–9
Question 7
I question my own actions during high-pressure situations.
Question 8
I seek multiple opinions from colleagues when facing a difficult decision.
Question 9
I request additional data or testing delaying making a final decision.
Section 4
Questions 10–12
Question 10
I ask team members for instructions on core tasks.
Question 11
I blame my tools, equipment, or support staff when things don't go according to plan.
Question 12
I rely on last-minute "refreshers" instead of thorough advance preparation.
Section 5
Questions 13–15
Question 13
When a problem arises, I react with an emotional outburst rather than calm analysis.
Question 14
I struggle to identify and implement an appropriate backup plan when things go wrong.
Question 15
Under pressure, my communication becomes vague and lacks clear direction.
Section 6
Questions 16–18
Question 16
I struggle to prioritize tasks and frequently allow interruptions to derail my focus.
Question 17
I micromanage rather than delegate tasks my team could handle independently.
Question 18
I spend my day putting out fires instead of focusing on high-level strategic priorities.

Answer all 18 questions to receive your diagnosis

Diagnostic Results

Your leadership behavior profile under pressure

Profile Heat Map

3 (Low) 8 (Secondary) 12 (Primary) 15 (High)

Clinical Diagnosis

Important Clinical Note This is not a personality test. It diagnoses behaviors under pressure, not character. The goal is early recognition and rapid correction — before culture becomes toxic.