Revised Spiritual Leadership Questionnaire

Segregated Variable Questions

1/2013

Vision – describes the organization’s journey and why we are taking it; defines who we are and what we do.

  1. (Q18) I understand and am committed to my organization’s vision.
  2. (Q26) My organization has a vision statement that brings out the best in me.
  3. (Q30) My organization’s vision inspires my best performance.
  4. (Q28) My organization’s vision is clear and compelling to me.

Hope/Faith – the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction that the organization’s vision/ purpose/ mission will be fulfilled.

  1. (Q8) I have faith in my organization and I am willing to “do whatever it takes” to ensure that it accomplishes its mission.
  2. (Q16) I demonstrate my faith in my organization and its mission by doing everything I can to help us succeed.
  3. (Q15) I persevere and exert extra effort to help my organization succeed because I have faith in what it stands for.
  4. (Q36) I set challenging goals for my work because I have faith in my organization and want us to succeed.

Altruistic Love – a sense of wholeness, harmony, and well-being produced through care, concern, and appreciation for both self and others.

  1. (Q1) The leaders in my organization ”walk the walk” as well as “talk the talk”.
  2. (Q10) The leaders in my organization are honest and without false pride.
  3. (Q12) My organization is trustworthy and loyal to its employees.
  4. (Q22) The leaders in my organization have the courage to stand up for their people.
  5. (Q31) My organization is kind and considerate toward its workers, and when they are suffering, want to do something about it.

Meaning/Calling – a sense that one’s life has meaning and makes a difference.

  1. (Q2) The work I do makes a difference in people’s lives.
  2. (Q14) The work I do is meaningful to me.
  3. (Q17) The work I do is very important to me.
  4. (Q23) My job activities are personally meaningful to me.

Membership – a sense that one is understood and appreciated.

  1. (Q3) I feel my organization appreciates me, and my work.
  2. (Q9) I feel my organization demonstrates respect for me, and my work.
  3. (Q21) I feel I am valued as a person in my job.
  4. (Q32) I feel highly regarded by my leaders.

Inner Life– the extent to which one has a mindful practice or seeks mindful awareness.

  1. (Q5) I can be compassionate even if I don’t think someone’s suffering makes sense.
  2. (Q13) I seek guidance on how to live a good life from people including the wisdom of people

respect, of great teachers/writings, and from my Higher Self or a Higher Power.

  1. (Q25) I maintain an attitude of gratitude even when faced with difficulties.
  2. (Q34) I maintain an inner life practice (e.g., spending time in nature, prayer, meditation,

readinginspirational literature, yoga, observing religious traditions, writing in a journal).

  1. (Q38) I have compassion for the hopes and fears of all people, regardless of how they view the

world based on their culture and past experiences.

  1. (Q41) I know and can describe mypurpose and mission in life.
  2. (Q42) I can empathize with other people’spoints of viewand feelings, even during a

conflict.

  1. (Q43) I know that my thoughts play a key role in creating my experience of life.

Organizational Commitment – the degree of loyalty or attachment to the organization.

  1. (Q4) I feel like “part of the family” in this organization.
  2. (Q7) I really feel as if my organization’s problems are my own.
  3. (Q11) I would be very happy to spend the rest of my career with this organization.
  4. (Q37) I talk up this organization to my friends as a great place to work for.
  5. (Q39) I feel a strong sense of belonging to my organization.

Productivity – efficiency in producing results, benefits, or profits.

  1. (Q19) In my department, everyone gives his/her best efforts.
  2. (Q20) In my department, work quality is a high priority for all workers.
  3. (Q29) My work group is very productive.
  4. (Q33) My work group is very efficient in getting maximum, output from the resources (money, people, equipment, etc.) we have available.

Satisfaction with Life – one’s sense of subjective well-being or satisfaction with life as a whole.

  1. (Q6) The conditions of my life are excellent.
  2. (Q24) I am satisfied with my life.
  3. (Q27) In most ways my life is ideal.
  4. (Q35) If I could live my life over, I would change almost nothing.
  5. (Q40) So far I have gotten the important things I want in life.

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SURVEY QUESTIONS

Please take the time to fill out this survey. It is not necessary for you to write or sign your name on the form. Although this survey is anonymous and names will not be recorded, we ask that you answer all the questions as accurately as you can. Thank you.

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Please answer the following questions concerning the people you mostly work with using these responses:

1 = Strongly Disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Neither Agree nor Disagree 4=Agree 5= Strongly Agree

  1. The leaders in my organization “walk the walk” as well as “talk the talk.”____
  2. The work I do makes a difference in people’s lives.____
  3. I feel my organization appreciates me, and my work.____
  4. I feel like “part of the family” in this organization.____
  5. I can be compassionate even if I don’t think someone’s suffering makes sense.____
  6. The conditions of my life are excellent.____
  7. I really feel as if my organization’s problems are my own.____
  8. I have faith in my organization and I am willing to “do whatever it takes” to

ensure that it accomplishes its mission.____

  1. I feel my organization demonstrates respect for me, and my work.____
  2. The leaders in my organization are honest and without false pride.____
  3. I would be very happy to spend the rest of my career with this organization.____
  4. My organization is trustworthy and loyal to its employees.____
  5. I seek guidance on how to live a good life from people including the wisdom

of people I respect, of great teachers/writings, and from my Higher Self or

a Higher Power.____

  1. The work I do is meaningful to me.____
  2. I persevere and exert extra effort to help my organization succeed because

I have faith in what it stands for.____

  1. I demonstrate my faith in my organization and its mission by doing everything

I can do help us succeed.____

  1. The work I do is very important to me.____
  2. I understand and am committed to my organization’s vision.____
  3. In my department, everyone gives his/her best efforts.____
  4. In my department, work quality is a high priority for all workers.____
  5. I feel I am valued as a person in my job.____
  6. The leaders in my organization have the courage to stand up for their people____
  7. My job activities are personally meaningful to me.____
  8. I am satisfied with my life.____
  9. I maintain an attitude of gratitude even when faced with difficulties.____
  10. My organization has a vision statement that brings out the best in me.____
  11. In most ways my life is ideal.____
  12. My organization’s vision is clear and compelling to me.____
  13. My work group is very productive.____
  14. My organization’s vision inspires my best performance.____
  15. My organization is kind and considerate toward its workers, and when

they are suffering, wants to do something about it.____

  1. I feel highly regarded by my leaders.____
  2. My work group is very efficient in getting maximum output from the resources

(money, people, equipment, etc.) we have available.____

  1. I maintain an inner life practice (e.g., spending time in nature, prayer, meditation,

reading inspirational literature, yoga, observing religious traditions,

writing in a journal). ____

  1. If I could live my life over, I would change almost nothing.____
  2. I set challenging goals for my work because I have faith in my organization

and want us to succeed.____

  1. I talk up this organization to my friends as a great place to work for.____
  2. I have compassion for the hopes and fears of all people, regardless of how they view the world based on their culture and past experiences. ____
  3. I feel a strong sense of belonging to my organization.____
  4. So far I have gotten the important things I want in life. ____
  5. I know and can describe mypurpose and mission in life.
  6. I can empathize with other people’spoints of viewand feelings, even during a

conflict.____

  1. I know that my thoughts play a key role in creating my experience of life.____

Please identify 1 or more issues that you feel need more attention

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

Other Comments:

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Spiritual Leadership Questionnaire Items by Scale

Please answer the following questions concerning the people you work with using these responses:

1 = Strongly Disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Neither Agree nor Disagree 4=Agree 5= Strongly Agree

  1. The leaders in my organization "walk the walk" as well as "talk the talk." AL1
  2. The work I do makes difference in people's lives. MC1
  3. I feel my organization appreciates my work, and me. MEM1
  4. I feel like "part of the family" in this organization. OC1
  5. I can be compassionate even if I don’t think someone’s suffering makes sense. IL1
  6. The conditions of my life are excellent. SL1
  7. I really feel as if my organization's problems are my own. OC2
  8. I have faith in my organization and I am willing to "do whatever it takes" to ensure

that it accomplishes its mission. HF1

  1. I feel my organization demonstrates respect for me, and my work. MEM2
  2. The leaders in my organization are honest and without false pride. AL2
  3. I would be very happy to spend the rest of my career with this organization. OC3
  4. My organization is trustworthy and loyal to its employees. AL3
  5. I seek guidance on how to live a good life from people including the wisdom of people

I respect, of great teachers/writings, and from my Higher Self or a Higher Power.IL2

  1. The work I do is meaningful to me. MC2
  2. I persevere and exert extra effort to help my organization succeed because I have faith

in what it stands for. HF2

  1. I demonstrate my faith in my organization and its mission by doing everything I can

do help us succeed. HF3

  1. The work I do is very important to me. MC3
  2. I understand and am committed to my organization's vision. VIS1
  3. In my department, everyone gives his/her best efforts. PRO1
  4. In my department, work quality is a high priority for all workers. PRO2
  5. I feel I am valued as a person in my job. MEM3
  6. The leaders in by organization have to the courage to stand up for their people. AL4
  7. My job activities are personally meaningful to me. MC3
  8. I am satisfied with my life. SL2
  9. I maintain an attitude of gratitude even when faced with difficulties. IL3
  10. My organization has a vision statement that brings out the best in me. VIS2
  11. In most ways my life is ideal. SL3
  12. My organization's vision is clear and compelling to me. VIS3
  13. My work group is very productive PRO3
  14. My organization' s vision inspires my best performance. VIS4
  15. My organization is kind and considerate toward its workers, and when they are suffering,

wants to do something about it. AL5

  1. I feel highly regarded by my leaders . MEM4
  2. My work group is very efficient in getting maximum, output from the resources

(money, people, equipment, etc.) we have available.PRO4

  1. I maintain an inner life practice (e.g., spending time in nature, prayer, meditation,

reading inspirational literature, yoga, observing religious traditions, writing in a journal).IL4

  1. If I could live my life over, I would change almost nothing. SL4
  2. I set challenging goals for my work because I have faith in my organization

and want us to succeed. HF4

  1. I talk up this organization to my friends as a great place to work for. OC4
  2. I have compassion for the hopes and fears of all people, regardless of how they view the world based on their culture and past experiences. IL5
  3. I feel a strong sense of belonging to my organization. OC5
  4. So far I have gotten the important things I want in life. SL5
  5. I know and can describe mypurpose and mission in life. IL6
  6. I can empathize with other people’spoints of viewand feelings, even during a conflict. IL7
  7. I know that my thoughts play a key role in creating my experience of life. IL8

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