Quick check on leadership culture
This quick check can help you better understand the leadership culture and leadership behavior that are actually practiced in your company.
The quick check does not replace a thorough analysis, but it can still provide an initial assessment of how your leadership culture is doing.
"How much Positive Leadership am I already practicing?"
Rate each statement on a scale of
1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).
P – Positive Emotions (positive experiences and appreciation)
- I regularly give my employees positive, appreciative feedback.
- I create an environment where joy and positive emotions are encouraged.
👉 Recommendation for action:
Start each week by intentionally giving positive feedback to an employee—whether for a strong performance or personal development.
E – Engagement (use strengths and foster flow)
- I know my own strengths and use them intentionally in my leadership work.
- I support my team in taking on tasks that match their strengths.
👉 Recommendation for action:
Use the next team meeting to talk with your team about which tasks come most naturally to them and where they see their greatest strengths.
R – Relationships (foster relationships and team culture)
- I consciously make time for personal conversations with my employees.
- I promote an open, trusting communication culture within the team.
👉 Recommendation for action:
Have at least one intentional conversation each week with an employee that goes beyond work topics. Show genuine interest in the people behind the work.
M – Meaning (communicate the meaning and purpose of work)
- I regularly communicate to my team the purpose and significance of their work.
- As a leader, I model values that are important to my team and the company.
👉 Recommendation for action:
Over the next week, make a point of clearly communicating the contribution the team makes through its work—whether for customers, the company, or society.
A – Accomplishment (celebrate successes and foster growth)
- I celebrate even small successes with my team and make progress visible.
- I actively support my employees in their professional and personal development.
👉 Recommendation for action:
At the end of each week, do a brief reflection: What successes did the team have? Actively share at least one of them with your team.
Simple evaluation
Add up your total score:
- 40–50 points: You already practice Positive Leadership intensively—keep it up!
- 30–39 points: You’re on a good path—see where you can continue to develop in a targeted way.
- 20–29 points: You already have some foundations, but you can integrate Positive Leadership into your day-to-day work more intentionally.
- 10–19 points: There’s great potential here! Start with a few small impulses to make your leadership more sustainable and positive.