The 

Emotionally Intelligent Leadership for Students: Inventory is an evidence-based assessment

of the capacities of emotionally intelligent leadership (EIL). EIL synthesizes two major bodies of
research and theory: emotional intelligence and leadership. This self – assessment gives you an
opportunity to learn more about yourself and better understand how you lead others. The best
insight will come when
1. You are honest with yourself
2. You respond to the questions based on who you are today, not on who you hope to
become; and
3. You respond to the statements quickly – try not to analyze them

Step 1. Use the rating numbers shown. Indicate the extent to which you intentionally do the
following

Never (1) Almost Never (2) Rarely (3) Sometimes (4) Usually (5)

Almost Always (6) Always (7).

I……
1 Recognize how situations influence 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
my emotions
2 Stay calm in challenging situations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
3 Am honest about my intentions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
4 Believe in my skills 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
5 Am open to change 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
6 Present a positive outlook 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
7 Act before someone tells me 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 Establish personal standards for 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
myself
9 Place a high value on the feelings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
of others
10 Communicate an exciting vision 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
11 Help others realize their potential 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
12 Demonstrate an appreciation for 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
cultural diversity
13 Build relationships with ease 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
14 Emphasize team goals 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
15 Fulfill my responsibilities to others 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
16 Address difficult situations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
effectively
17 Promote innovative thinking 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
18 Respond effectively to the group 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
19 Intentionally alter my approach to 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
leadership to meet the needs of the
situation
20 Recognize how my emotions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
influence my actions
21 Remain calm in stressful situations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
22 Present my motives in an honest 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
manner
23 Demonstrate confidence 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
24 Adapt my behavior to changing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
situations
25 Foster a sense of hope 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
26 Take advantage of opportunities 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
that come my way
27 Strive to improve based on my 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
personal standards
28 Show concerns for the feelings of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
others
29 Inspire commitment to the group’s 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
vision
30 Help others enhance their abilities 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
31 Find common ground among 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
different points of view
32 Create connections with others 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
easily
33 Build strong teams 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
34 Follow through on my 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
commitments to the group
35 Address conflict with individuals 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
effectively
36 Seek to improve upon the status 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
quo when future gains can be made
37 Follow the established rules of the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
group
38 Adapt my approach to leadership 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
based on the situation
39 Recognize how my emotions affect 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
me
40 Maintain composure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
41 Act genuinely 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
42 Remain confident when facing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
challengers
43 Am open to changing my opinion 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
 44 Communicate a positive outlook 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
45 Take advantage of new 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
opportunities
46 Establish high personal standards 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
for myself
47 Respond to the emotional needs of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
others
48 Inspire commitment to the group’s 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
mission
Create opportunities for others to 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
49 learn
50 Appreciate individual differences 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
51 Build a strong network of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
relationships
52 Work well with others towards a 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
shared goal
53 Recognize a need to give to the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
group
54 Manage conflict effectively 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
55 Consider ways to improve the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
group’s performance through
innovation
56 Align my actions with the values of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
the group
57 Learn about what it takes to 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
succeed in different settings

Step 2. Scoring
Transfer your ratings to the corresponding statement numbers here. Add the numbers across each
row to determine your total for each capacity
Statement Numbers Total

Consciousness of Self
Emotional Self- Perception 1. 4 20. 5 39. 4 13 = ESP
Emotional Self- Control 2. 4 21. 5 40. 7 16 = ESC
Authenticity 3. 6 22. 7 41. 7 20 = AU
Healthy Self - Esteem 4. 4 23. 3 42. 3 10 = HSE
Flexibility 5. 4 24. 4 43. 6 14 = FL

Optimism 6. 5 25. 5 44. 5 15 = OP

Initiative 7. 4 26. 3 45. 3 10 = IN
 Achievement 8. 3 27. 4 46. 3 10 = AC
Consciousness of Others
Displaying Empathy 9. 7 28. 7 47. 7 21 = DE
Inspiring Others 10. 2 29. 4 48. 3 9 = IO
Coaching Others 11. 5 30. 5 49. 4 14 = CO
Capitalizing on Difference 12. 7 31. 7 50. 7 21 = CD
Developing Relationships 13. 5 32. 5 51. 4 14 = DR
Building Teams 14. 3 33. 3 52. 6 11 = BT
Demonstrating Citizenship 15. 7 34. 7 53. 7 21 = DC
Managing Conflict 16. 5 35. 4 54. 5 14 = MC
Facilitating Change 17. 3 36. 3 55. 4 10 = FC
Consciousness of Context
Analyzing the group 18. 5 37. 7 56. 7 19 = AG
Assessing the Environment 19. 5 38. 5 57. 4 14 = AE

Step 3. Write a vision statement or story about a future positive state as it relates to the capacity
you are weak in. What will it look like when you have mastered this capacity? Who will you
become? What will it allow you to accomplish?
My lowest skills include healthy self-esteem, initiative and achievement, inspiring others, and
facilitating change. Working on these skills will help me gain self-confidence. To be confident in
myself and overcome my insecurities, I must first recognize my flaws and improve them. This
will not only benefit me, but it will also allow me to contribute to and assist others. A healthy
self-esteem will help me believe in myself and make right decisions and changes.