Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ-5X)
Explore your leadership style across transformational, transactional, and passive dimensions.
What it measures
Measures three core leadership styles: transformational (inspiring and motivating others), transactional (reward- and accountability-based), and passive/avoidant leadership.
Who it is for
Leaders, managers, and supervisors in any organization, as well as those seeking to understand their leadership approach.
How it works
Respond to 20 statements describing your leadership behaviors. There are no right or wrong answers — the goal is self-awareness.
Answer honestly
No right or wrong answers — choose what genuinely reflects you.
At your own pace
Pause and resume at any time without losing your progress.
Your instant report
When done, your report appears immediately — detailed, downloadable, shareable.
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This test is educational and for self-awareness only. It does not constitute a medical diagnosis or replace professional assessment.