COMPLYING

This summary dimension measures the extent to which a leader gets a sense of self-worth and security by complying with the expectations of others rather than acting on what s/he intends and wants. It is composed of:

Conservative
measures the extent to which the leader thinks and acts conservatively, follows procedure, and lives within the prescribed rules of the organization with which s/he is associated.

Pleasing
measures the leader’s need to seek others’ support and approval in order to feel secure and worthwhile as a person. People with strong needs for approval tend to base their degree of self-worth on their ability to gain others’ favor and confirmation.

Belonging
measures the leader’s need to conform, follow the rules, and meet the expectations of those in authority. It measures the extent to which s/he goes along to get along, thereby, compressing the full extent of his/her creative power into culturally acceptable boxes.

Passive
measures the degree to which the leader gives away his/her power to others and to circumstances outside his/her control. It is a measure of the extent to which s/he believes that s/he is not the creator of his/her life experience, that his/her efforts do not make much difference, and that s/he lacks the power to create the future s/he wants.