I can sort relevant information from a large set of data.
	RARELY. I often feel overwhelmed by the amount of information I see on a daily basis.
	SOMETIMES. If it pertains to a project I'm working on, I'm pretty good at extracting what I need.
	USUALLY. I recognize that there is too much information to pay attention to on a regular basis and I've learned how to sort what's important from what's merely interesting.

I understand the big picture.
	RARELY. I believe that the devil is in the details. I rely on others to manage the big picture.
	SOMETIMES. In important matters, I try to think beyond my normal scope.
	USUALLY. I need a context before I can figure out what to do.

I am influenced by expert opinion.
	RARELY. No one knows my job better than I do. I take expert opinion with a large grain of salt.
	SOMETIMES. In highly technical situations or when I encounter something new, I defer to experts.
	OFTEN. I rely on expert opinion to guide my thinking and to continue to learn about my field.

I am surprised by how things turn out.
	RARELY. I take time to think through the implications of decisions and actions.
	SOMETIMES. Once in a while I misjudge things.
	OFTEN. People are unpredictable and events happen quickly. It's hard to know what's going to happen.

I am aware of the assumptions I make.
	RARELY. The idea that I make assumptions doesn't generally occur to me.
	SOMETIMES. Every now and then I realize that I've assumed something, usually when something goes wrong.
	USUALLY. I try to be open and objective in my thinking and I can almost always identify my assumptions.

I am comfortable in a decision-making role.
	RARELY. I worry a lot about making a bad decision, so I try not to get involved in making important decisions.
	SOMETIMES. When decisions are directly related to my work, I am comfortable making most of them.
	USUALLY. I like to control the outcome of things and having responsibility for making decisions gives me that control.

I make a lot of decisions in my job.
	RARELY. My boss makes most of the decisions; my job is to execute them.
	SOMETIMES. There are things in my job that require decisions, but a lot of what I do is standard operating procedure.
	USUALLY. If I don't make decisions, nothing gets done.

I need a lot of information before I can make a decision.
	RARELY. I have a good feel for the business and I like to act quickly.
	SOMETIMES. If the decision involves a lot of money or impacts a lot of people, I like to have as many facts as I can get my hands on before I make a decision.
	USUALLY. I like to establish a logic trail and feel certain about an outcome before I make a decision.

I consider myself a good decision maker.
	RARELY. I've made a lot of mistakes over the years and things are getting more complicated every day. I don't like the feeling of having to make a decision without knowing what's going to happen.
	SOMETIMES. When I have good information or a lot of experience with a particular subject, I generally make good decisions.
	USUALLY. I like to move forward. If a decision doesn't turn out the way I expected, I try to learn from it and keep going.

My decision making style is an asset to my company.
	RARELY. I get flustered when I have to make important decisions, so I tend to procrastinate.
	SOMETIMES. Every now and then, I make a really good decision that gets noticed.
	USUALLY. I've been told that I am a good decision-maker and I've seen positive results from decisions that I've made.
	I DON'T KNOW.

I do a good job of communicating what's on my mind.
	RARELY. I often find myself thinking, “That's not what I said.”
	SOMETIMES. There are certain subjects that I explain very well, and others that I don't.
	USUALLY. I feel comfortable that what I say accurately represents what I think.

I spend a lot of time preparing for presentations, even informal discussions.
	RARELY. I'm spontaneous with my communication because I know what I'm talking about.
	SOMETIMES. It depends on how important the situation is and how closely people will be listening to me.
	USUALLY. I know how easy it is to be misunderstood and I don't like it when that happens.

I enjoy sharing my point of view.
	RARELY. I don't like it when people challenge me, so I generally don't volunteer my thoughts.
	SOMETIMES. It depends on the situation, the subject we're talking about, and the people who are there.
	USUALLY. I enjoy the give and take of thinking out loud with other people because I always learn something.

I'm comfortable talking in front of a group.
	RARELY. I hate public speaking!
	SOMETIMES. If I feel in control of a situation and I have good notes, I'm fine.
	USUALLY. I enjoy being the expert and I like the stage.

Most people understand what I'm trying to say.
	RARELY. For some reason, people just don't get it.
	SOMETIMES. There are certain people who understand me, but it seems like a lot of people don't.
	USUALLY. Most people seem to follow what I'm saying pretty well.
	I DON'T KNOW.

When I say I'm going to do something, I do it.
	RARELY. I have a problem with thinking before I speak.
	SOMETIMES. I try to do what I say, but sometimes other things interfere.
	USUALLY. My word is my contract. If I don't do what I say, how can I expect people to trust me?

I say “yes” when I really mean “no.”
	RARELY. If I an unwilling or unable to do something, I'll say so.
	SOMETIMES. I'll agree to something on the spur of the moment, but later realize I can’t do it.
	USUALLY. I have a bad habit of saying ‘yes’ to a lot of things that I really don’t intend to do.

I give good advice, but I don't always follow it myself.
	RARELY. I don't give advice because I don't like getting it.
	SOMETIMES. I know the right thing to do even if I don't always do it myself.
	USUALLY. What I do really doesn't matter, it's what the other person does that counts.

I set deadlines for myself.
	RARELY. My job is too fluid to set deadlines.
	SOMETIMES. When something really needs to get done, I'll set a deadline.
	USUALLY. Deadlines help me structure my priorities and measure my progress.

I meet my deadlines.
	RARELY. I use them as a rough guide, but I prefer to be available for more immediate concerns.
	SOMETIMES. When specific dates are important to success, I’ll work to meet them.
	USUALLY. I like the feeling I get when I meet my deadlines. It builds momentum.
	I DON'T SET ANY.

I act the same in all situations.
	RARELY. Different situations call for different actions.
	SOMETIMES. I try to remember how I dealt with critical situations so I can do the same thing next time.
	USUALLY. I am a creature of habit.

People can predict what I'm going to do.
	RARELY. I like to keep people guessing.
	SOMETIMES. In certain situations, I'm pretty predictable.
	USUALLY. People know what I'm going to do before I do it.
	I DON'T KNOW.

I do unusual things under pressure.
	RARELY. Pressure is a fact of life; I take it in stride.
	SOMETIMES. Every now and then I lose it.
	USUALLY. I'm extremely sensitive to pressure and I don't handle it well.

The more complicated things get, the more variable my behavior gets.
	RARELY. I have a well-developed internal system for managing complexity and remaining steady.
	SOMETIMES. If a lot of new information comes at me quickly, I struggle to manage my reactions.
	USUALLY. The more moving parts there are in a situation, the more agitated and uncertain I get.

I have a set of non-negotiable principles that everyone understands.
	YES. People need to know where I stand and what they can count on me to deliver.
	NO. Today's situations are too volatile to have hard and fast rules.

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