MLQ Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire – Leader Form

I provide others with assistance in exchange for their efforts

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I re-examine critical assumptions to question whether they are appropriate

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I fail to interfere until problems become serious

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I focus attention on irregularities, mistakes, exceptions, and deviations from standards

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I avoid getting involved when important issues arise

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I talk about my most important values and beliefs

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I am absent when needed

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I seek differing perspectives when solving problems

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I talk optimistically about the future

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I instill pride in others for being associated with me

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I discuss in specific terms who is responsible for achieving performance targets

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I wait for things to go wrong before taking action

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I talk enthusiastically about what needs to be accomplished

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I specify the importance of having a strong sense of purpose

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I spend time teaching and coaching

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I make clear what one can expect to receive when performance goals are achieved

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I show that I am a firm believer in “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I go beyond self-interest for the good of the group

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I treat others as individuals rather than just as a member of a group

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I demonstrate that problems must become chronic before I take action

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I act in ways that build others’ respect for me

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I concentrate my full attention on dealing with mistakes, complaints, and failures

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I consider the moral and ethical consequences of decisions

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I keep track of all mistakes

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I display a sense of power and confidence

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I articulate a compelling vision of the future

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I direct my attention toward failures to meet standards

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I avoid making decisions

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I consider an individual as having different needs, abilities, and aspirations from others

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I get others to look at problems from many different angles

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I help others to develop their strengths

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I suggest new ways of looking at how to complete assignments

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I delay responding to urgent questions

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I emphasize the importance of having a collective sense of mission

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I express satisfaction when others meet expectations

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I express confidence that goals will be achieved

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I am effective in meeting others’ job-related needs

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I use methods of leadership that are satisfying

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I get others to do more than they expected to do

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I am effective in representing others to higher authority

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I work with others in a satisfactory way

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I heighten others’ desire to succeed

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I am effective in meeting organizational requirements

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I increase others’ willingness to try harder

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

I lead a group that is effective

Not at all0

Once in a while1

Sometimes 2

Fairly often3

Frequently, if not always 4

MQL Questionnaire

RESULT

Idealized Influence

Inspirational Motivation

Intellectual Stimulation

Individualized Consideration

Transactional leader

Active leader

Passive leader

Laissez-faire leaders

Motivator