Free leadership self-assessment
You have the title. Find out exactly where you stand.
The Leadership Trail Map is a 15-question assessment for new and frontline leaders. In about seven minutes you'll see which of the five leadership milestones you're on, how your mindset, skill set and strategy compare, and the 7-day plan to start with your team tomorrow.
Free. Takes about 7 minutes. Unsubscribe anytime.
What you walk away with
Not a personality quiz. A working plan you can use with your real team this week.
Your spot on the climb
See which of the five milestones you're on, from Foundation to Mastery, and the exact statement you'll be able to say when you've reached the next one.
Your leadership scores
Compare your mindset, skill set, strategy and results side by side, with your lowest area flagged so you know where small changes pay off fastest.
A 7-day action plan
Three specific steps matched to your milestone, built from the Leadership Mastery Certification curriculum. Copy it into your notes and start tomorrow.
The five milestones you'll be measured against
Every leader in the Leadership Mastery Certification climbs the same five milestones. The Trail Map shows you which one you're on.
- Foundation. I know where my leadership habits and beliefs came from, and I'm excited about the path ahead.
- Aware. I have a vision for my leadership career, and I understand my strengths, gaps and opportunities.
- Learn. I know the skills I need, I'm committed to learning them, and I have a mentor.
- Execute. My team's goals align with the organization's strategy, I treat failure as feedback, and I'm building psychological safety.
- Mastery. I know the impact my leadership has, and I can show it.
Most leaders are promoted without a map
- Gallup estimates managers account for at least 70% of the variance in team engagement across business units.
- The Chartered Management Institute found 82% of people entering management had no formal management or leadership training.
- DDI's research found leaders typically wait about four years before their first leadership training.
- A meta-analysis of leadership training (Lacerenza et al., 2017) found programs can increase on-the-job leadership behaviors by 28% and job performance by 20%.
The good news: leadership is learnable. The first step is knowing where you're starting from.
Created by Dr. Denise Simpson, Ph.D.
Dr. Denise Simpson is a leadership expert, researcher and Certified Executive Coach with 27 years of experience developing leaders. She holds a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies and leads the Masters of Leadership Institute, where the Leadership Mastery Certification helps new and frontline leaders build the mindset, skill set and strategy their title didn't come with.
The Trail Map is a preview of the baseline assessment members take on day one of the certification.
Seven minutes. Fifteen questions. One clear next step.
Find out where you are on the climb and what to do about it this week.
Questions
Who is the Trail Map for?
New managers, frontline and team leaders, and anyone preparing to step into a leadership role. If you lead direct reports and are responsible for team results, it's built for you.
Is it really free?
Yes. You get the full assessment, your results and your 7-day plan at no cost.
Who sees my answers?
Only you. Your answers stay in your browser. We only receive the name and email you enter on this page.
What happens after I get my results?
You'll get a short series of emails with practical next steps for your milestone, plus details on the Leadership Mastery Certification if you want a guided path from where you are to Mastery.