Leadership Traits and Skills Survey

Leadership Traits and Skills Survey

A Self-Awareness Tool for Leaders Committed to Growing with Purpose

Every leader has strengths. Every leader has blind spots. What separates those who lead well over time is their willingness to pause, reflect, and grow. The Leadership Traits and Skills Survey from Capacity Building Solutions is designed to do just that—help leaders take an honest inventory of their capabilities and get clear on where to invest next.

This tool isn’t about chasing perfection. It’s about building self-awareness, making intentional improvements, and showing up more consistently for your team, your mission, and yourself.

Why This Tool Matters

Leadership isn’t just about what you do—it’s about how you do it. But in the rush of daily demands, it’s easy to lose sight of how your traits and behaviors are actually landing with others.

This survey provides leaders with a structured framework to assess:

• Core leadership character traits like grit, empathy, grace under pressure, and active listening

• Key behavioral habits related to focus, discipline, and emotional maturity

• Personal strengths that could be further leveraged—and blind spots that may need attention

Whether used for personal reflection, leadership coaching, or peer feedback, this tool helps bring focus and clarity to development efforts that matter.

What’s Inside

The survey prompts leaders to rate themselves across a series of high-impact traits using a five-point scale ranging from “Major Weakness” to “Major Strength.” Traits include:

• Purpose-driven commitment

• Tenacity and focus on leverage

• Emotional consistency and discipline

• Resilience in high-pressure situations

• Empathy, listening, and value alignment

Leaders are encouraged to identify areas they want to develop, celebrate where they excel, and use the results to guide their next steps in growth.