Key Executive Leadership Self-Assessment Tool

Reduce noise. Raise the bar. Free your CEO to lead.
Great companies run on clarity. This self-assessment helps each key executive cut distractions, tighten execution, and create real capacity for the CEO/Owner and the leadership team—so the whole team moves faster, makes cleaner decisions, and serves customers better.

Why this matters (right now)

When roles blur, the CEO ends up firefighting, and the team spins out of control. This tool forces honest reflection on where you’re adding value—and where you’re adding noise—so your team can fix bottlenecks, own outcomes, and keep the CEO focused on strategy and growth.

What it is (plain English)

A straightforward ratings tool that covers the essentials of modern executive leadership. You’ll score yourself 1–5 using a simple scale (“Major Gap” to “Excellent”), then work through structured tables that turn reflection into action your team can see. Section tables roll up into a Summary Scorecard and open-ended reflection prompts to lock in next steps.

What you’ll walk away with

• Clear priorities: A no-nonsense picture of where you’re strong and where the team needs you to step up.

• Less CEO noise: Specific behaviors to absorb, delegate, or streamline—so the CEO isn’t dragged into day-to-day churn.

• Team alignment: Cleaner handoffs, fewer escalations, and a shared understanding of what “good” looks like.

• A scoreboard: Section totals that roll into one Overall Leadership Score (max 260), plus a simple scoring key to interpret results—so progress is visible to you and the team.

What you assess (the full picture)

• Core Leadership Functions: Strategic Co-Creator, Adaptive Team Leader, Expert & Innovation Driver, Change Leader, Role Model & Culture Builder, Continuous Learner.

• Supporting the CEO/Owner & Business Growth: Crisis Management, Revenue Growth, Financial Stewardship, Building Advantage, Cash Flow Mastery, Operational Support, Culture & Employee Experience, Vision & Communication, Sustainable Leadership.

• Modern Leadership Competencies: Technology & Innovation, Stakeholder Management, Agile Practices.

• Essential Capabilities: Time Management, Self-Awareness, Expertise & Leadership, Collaboration & Influence, CEO/Owner Partnership.
  These categories pinpoint how you reduce noise, build capacity, and strengthen the team’s ability to execute.

How it works (fast)

1. Rate yourself: Use the 1–5 scale—be candid. Your team benefits from the truth.

2. Score each section: Add up your totals; note patterns that hurt or help the team.

3. Calculate your Overall Score: Out of 260 points; use the scoring key to gauge where you stand.

4. Turn scores into actions: Use the reflection prompts to choose 3–5 concrete moves with owners and dates. Share with the team so accountability sticks.

Where this shows up in your day-to-day

• Shorter, sharper meetings because the team knows the target, the owner, and the metric.

• Faster decisions because escalation drops and the right level handles the work.

• Cleaner execution because the team aligns on outcomes, not activity.

• A stronger bench because you develop future leaders and reduce direct CEO involvement.

FAQs (straight answers)

• How long does it take? A focused 20-30 minutes for a first pass; a single debrief with individual team members to align on actions.
• Do we need perfect data? No. Start with honest ratings; refine KPIs as the team matures.
• Will this create blame? No—clarity beats blame. The goal is better habits and better results for the team.
• Can we use it across the leadership team? Yes. Have each executive score privately, compare themes, and pick 3–5 shared moves.

The leadership promise

Your job as key executive is to lower the noise floor so the CEO can lead—and the team can win. Use this tool to focus on the work that matters, own what you touch, and build a culture where every leader makes the team faster, clearer, and more reliable. That’s how small and mid-sized companies grow without drama.

Ready to get started?
Rate yourself, total the sections, pick your top moves, and share the plan with the team. Then revisit quarterly and watch the score—and the business—improve.