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Leadership Style scale
Here is more information about the Strong Interest Inventory® and the Leadership Style scale of the Personal Style scales. Remember, these scales are bipolar; they go in both directions. That means a low score is fine. It merely points to the direction, or pole the person is attracted to. There is no inherent value in a high score either. Again, it only shows the direction of the person's interest. Also note that people whose scores fall between 46 and 54 often are attracted to elements from both poles. Note: this scale does NOT measure leadership skill or ability, nor will it predict leadership success. It merely shows interest. You can take the Strong Interest Inventory online now by clicking here or on the image to the left.
Directs Others pole
- People who score 55 or above generally identify with this pole
- Linked to the Enterprising theme, particularly the Public Speaking, Law/Politics, and Organizational Management Basic Interest Scales
- Correlated to Extraversion on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
- Often study law, journalism, history, and social sciences in college
- Almost no gender differences on this scale
- Often like to take the initiative, give directions, meet, persuade, and manage people
- Often move readily and gregariously into interpersonal settings
- Top 5 occupations with the highest scores on this pole: Elected Public Official, School Administrator, Realtor, Public Administrator, and Minister
Leads by Example pole
- People who score 45 or below generally identify with this pole
- Correlated to Introversion on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
- Like to study physical sciences, machine trades, engineering, biological sciences, and agriculture in school.
- Frequently like technical activities
- Often prefer to manage projects instead of people
- Prefer to do tasks themselves rather than direct others to do so
- Top 5 occupations with lowest score on this pole: Auto mechanic, Farmer, Mathematician, Veterinarian, and Physicist
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