Defining materials in terms of shape, size and other characteristics is easy. But when it comes to define a human being, the task becomes very fuzzy. So, we latch on to simpler ways of identifying a person by a set of skills, as an engineer, or a plumber, or a lawyer, or a writer etc. While this serves our immediate purpose, a lot is missed out when we judge a person based on skills alone. As we grow, we begin to realize how vital other not-so-obvious characteristics are, which affect our growth, at all times.

Although there may be no one perfect way to capture the characteristics of a human being, here is a tool that can help one to analyze self and measure one’s self-growth in six-stages towards becoming a creative leader, in more convincing manner than just skills.