Leadership Insecurity Assessment

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Rate each statement from 1 (Never) to 5 (Always)

1. I feel like I am not good enough to be in my leadership position.

1 - Never 2 - Rarely 3 - Sometimes 4 - Often 5 - Always

2. I frequently compare myself to other leaders and feel inadequate.

1 - Never 2 - Rarely 3 - Sometimes 4 - Often 5 - Always

3. I find my worth in how successful my ministry, business, or team is performing.

1 - Never 2 - Rarely 3 - Sometimes 4 - Often 5 - Always

4. I often struggle with self-doubt, questioning if I am the right person for this role.

1 - Never 2 - Rarely 3 - Sometimes 4 - Often 5 - Always

5. I rely on external validation (praise, recognition, applause) to feel secure as a leader.

1 - Never 2 - Rarely 3 - Sometimes 4 - Often 5 - Always

6. I feel pressure to always appear strong and competent in front of others.

1 - Never 2 - Rarely 3 - Sometimes 4 - Often 5 - Always

7. I have trouble delegating because I worry others won’t do things as well as I do.

1 - Never 2 - Rarely 3 - Sometimes 4 - Often 5 - Always

8. I make decisions based on what will make people happy rather than what is right.

1 - Never 2 - Rarely 3 - Sometimes 4 - Often 5 - Always

9. I feel anxious when I don’t receive positive feedback after preaching, leading, or making a big decision.

1 - Never 2 - Rarely 3 - Sometimes 4 - Often 5 - Always

10. I am more concerned with my reputation than with being obedient to God.

1 - Never 2 - Rarely 3 - Sometimes 4 - Often 5 - Always

11. I feel threatened when someone on my team succeeds or gets more recognition than I do.

1 - Never 2 - Rarely 3 - Sometimes 4 - Often 5 - Always

12. I resist change because I fear losing influence or control.

1 - Never 2 - Rarely 3 - Sometimes 4 - Often 5 - Always

13. I avoid promoting talented people because I worry they will outshine me.

1 - Never 2 - Rarely 3 - Sometimes 4 - Often 5 - Always

14. I feel uncomfortable when someone questions or challenges my leadership decisions.

1 - Never 2 - Rarely 3 - Sometimes 4 - Often 5 - Always

15. I sometimes make decisions out of fear of losing my position rather than trusting God.

1 - Never 2 - Rarely 3 - Sometimes 4 - Often 5 - Always

16. I avoid difficult conversations because I fear rejection or disapproval.

1 - Never 2 - Rarely 3 - Sometimes 4 - Often 5 - Always

17. I take criticism personally and often feel defensive.

1 - Never 2 - Rarely 3 - Sometimes 4 - Often 5 - Always

18. When people leave my church, ministry, or team, I feel like a failure.

1 - Never 2 - Rarely 3 - Sometimes 4 - Often 5 - Always

19. I struggle with forgiving those who have hurt or disappointed me.

1 - Never 2 - Rarely 3 - Sometimes 4 - Often 5 - Always

20. I often feel isolated in leadership because I don't trust people enough to open up.

1 - Never 2 - Rarely 3 - Sometimes 4 - Often 5 - Always

21. I struggle to believe that God will take care of me and my calling.

1 - Never 2 - Rarely 3 - Sometimes 4 - Often 5 - Always

22. I have a hard time resting because I feel like I must always prove myself.

1 - Never 2 - Rarely 3 - Sometimes 4 - Often 5 - Always

23. I pray more about my success than about surrendering my leadership to God.

1 - Never 2 - Rarely 3 - Sometimes 4 - Often 5 - Always

24. I have difficulty being vulnerable with others about my struggles.

1 - Never 2 - Rarely 3 - Sometimes 4 - Often 5 - Always

25. Deep down, I fear that if I fail, God will be disappointed in me.

1 - Never 2 - Rarely 3 - Sometimes 4 - Often 5 - Always