1. Think about the last time you asked employees, followers, or volunteers for a commitment to something you were leading or to changing something they were doing. What was their response? In general, how readily do people rally to you in either of those situations? That can be used as a fairly accurate gauge of your leadership level. 2. Take a look at the qualities that help a leader to gain respect: Leadership ability (natural ability) Respect for others Courage Success record Loyalty Value added to others
