Be Worth* Following
Assessment

Why This Matters

Most leadership training starts with what you do—strategies, processes, and action plans. But lasting influence begins somewhere far more personal.

Research and experience confirm it: 77% of your leadership effectiveness comes from who you are, not what you do. The best leaders lead from the inside out—anchored in character, grounded in self-awareness, and genuinely focused on others.

In The Only Leaders Worth Following, Tim Spiker frames this truth as the Who* Not What Principle—backed by insights from more than 20,000 leadership assessments. His findings show that leaders who are Inwardly Sound and Others Focused consistently outperform their peers, creating teams that trust deeply, perform consistently, and flourish long term.

Explore the Full Framework

To dive deeper into this model and its applications, check out:

• The Aperio – Be Worth* Following insights

• Tim Spiker’s book, The Only Leaders Worth* Following

• Be Worth* Following Podcast — Leadership podcast episodes, blogs, and workshops featuring Spiker and related insights into building sustainable leadership from the inside out.

The Goal of This Plan

Your assessment results point to the leadership capacities where you have the most opportunity for growth. This page will help you:

1. Identify your focus area – the place where intentional growth will have the greatest impact.

2. Understand what growth in that area looks like – with a clear definition and examples in action.

3. Commit to a 90-day practice plan – one daily and one weekly/monthly habit that will help you strengthen that area over time.

This isn’t about checking boxes or chasing quick wins. It’s about cultivating the kind of leader you’re becoming—the kind people trust, respect, and want to follow.