Gift Assessment YLCOTA Are you ready? Welcome to your Gift Assessment! There are 20 characteristic statements for each Gift. Read each one and think about how true they are for you personally. Please select Never, Seldom, Sometimes, Usually, Mostly or Always for each characteristic. First Name Last Name Email Quickly and accurately identifies good and bad intentions. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Sees everything as either black or white; no gray or indefinite areas. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Easily perceives the character of individuals and groups. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Encourages repentance that produces good fruit. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Believes accepting difficulties produces positive personal brokenness. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Has only a few or no close friendships. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Views their inner compass as the basis for truth, belief, action, and authority. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Boldly operates on spiritual principles. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Is frank, outspoken, and doesn't mince words. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Speaks very persuasively. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Grieves deeply over wrongdoing of others. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Is eager to see their own blind spots and to help others see theirs. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Desires above all else to see everyone achieve their greatest aspirations. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Strongly promotes the growth of groups and individuals. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Is compelled to intercede on others' behalf. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Feels the need to verbalize or dramatize what she "sees". Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Tends to be introspective. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Has strong opinions and convictions. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Has strict personal standards. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Desires to follow a virtuous leader. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None 1 out of 7 Easily recognizes practical needs and is quick to meet them. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Especially enjoys manual projects, jobs, and functions. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Keeps everything in meticulous order. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Is a detail person with a good memory. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Enjoys showing hospitality. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Will stay with something until it is complete. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Has a hard time saying no to requests for help. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Is more interested in meeting the needs of others than own needs. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Enjoys working on immediate goals rather than long-range goals. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Shows love for others in deeds and actions more than in words. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Needs to feel appreciated. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Tends to do more than asked to do. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Feels greatest joy in doing something that is helpful. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Does not want to lead others or projects. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Has a high energy level. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Cannot stand to be around clutter. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Tends to be a perfectionist. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Views serving to be of primary importance in life. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Prefers doing a job to delegating it. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Supports others who are in leadership. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None 2 out of 7 Presents truth in a logical, systematic way. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Validates truth by checking out the facts. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Loves to study and do research. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Enjoys study of words. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Prefers to use objective examples rather than life lessons. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Gets upset when truths are used out of context. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Feels concerned that truth be established in every situation. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Is more objective than subjective. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Easily develops and uses a large vocabulary. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Emphasizes facts and the accuracy of words. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Checks out the source of knowledge of others who teach. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Prefers educating others to pushing agendas. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Feels understanding yourself is the foundation for understanding and working with others. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Solves problems by starting with establishing the "truth." Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Is intellectually sharp. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Is self-disciplined. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Is emotionally controlled. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Has only a select circle of friends. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Has strong convictions and opinions based on investigation of facts. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Believes truth has the intrinsic power to produce change. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None 3 out of 7 Loves to encourage others to live victoriously. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Wants a visible response when teaching or speaking. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Prefers to apply truth rather than research it. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Prefers systems of information that have practical applications. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Loves to prescribe precise steps of action to aid personal growth. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Focuses on working with people. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Encourages others to develop in their personal passions. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Finds truth in experience and then validates it with research. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Loves to do personal counseling. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Will discontinue personal counseling if no effort to change is seen. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Is fluent in communication. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Views trials as opportunities to produce personal growth. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Accepts people as they are without judging them. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Is greatly loved because of their positive attitude. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Prefers to show rather than tell. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Makes decisions easily. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Always completes what is started. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Wants to clear up problems with others quickly. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Expects a lot of self and others. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Needs a "sounding board" to bounce off ideas and thoughts. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None 4 out of 7 Gives freely of money, possessions, time, energy, and love. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Loves to give without others knowing about it. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Wants to feel a part of the causes to which they contribute. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Intercedes for needs and protection of others. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Feels delighted when their gift is an answer to specific prayer. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Wants gifts to be of high quality or craftsmanship. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Gives only when led by their intuition. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Gives to support and bless others or to advance a mission. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Views hospitality as an opportunity to give. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Handles finances with wisdom and frugality. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Quickly volunteers to help where a need is seen. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Seeks confirmation on the amount to give. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Has strong belief in philanthropy and contributing to personal causes. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Focuses on sharing uplifting messages. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Lives in gratitude for their resources. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Is very industrious with a tendency toward success. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Has natural and effective business ability. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Likes to get the best value for the money spent. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Is definitely not gullible. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Possesses both natural and spiritual wisdom. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None 5 out of 7 Is highly motivated to organize that for which she is responsible. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Expresses ideas and organization in ways that communicate clearly. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Enjoys being under authority in order to have authority. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Will not take responsibility unless delegated by those in authority. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Will assume responsibility if no specific leadership exists. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Especially enjoys working on long-range goals and projects. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Is a visionary person with a broad perspective. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Easily facilitates resources and people to accomplish tasks or goals. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Enjoys delegating tasks and supervising people. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Will endure criticism in order to accomplish the ultimate task. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Has great zeal and enthusiasm for their projects. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Finds greatest fulfillment and joy in working to accomplish goals. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Is willing to let others get the credit in order to get a job done. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Prefers to move on to new challenges once something is complete. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Constantly writes notes to self. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Is a natural and capable leader. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Knows when old methods are working and when new ones are needed. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Enjoys working with and being around people. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Wants to see things completed as quickly as possible. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Does not enjoy doing routine tasks. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None 6 out of 7 Has tremendous capacity to show love. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Always looks for good in people. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Senses the spiritual and emotional atmosphere of a group or individual. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Is attracted to people who are hurting or in distress. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Takes action to remove hurts and relieve distress in others. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Concerned for mental and emotional distress more than physical distress. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Is motivated to help people have right relationships with one another. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Loves opportunities to give preference or place to others. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Takes care with words and actions to avoid hurting others. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Easily detects insincerity or wrong motives. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Is drawn to others with the gift of compassion. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Loves to do thoughtful things for others. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Is trusting and trustworthy. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Avoids conflicts and confrontations. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Does not like to be rushed in a job or activity. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Is typically cheerful and joyful. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Is ruled by the heart rather than head. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Rejoices to see others blessed and grieves to see others hurt. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Is a crusader for good causes. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None Intercedes for the hurts and problems of others. Never Never Seldom Seldom Sometimes Sometimes Usually Usually Mostly Mostly Always Always None 7 out of 7 You're Done! Look back and make sure you've responded to all characteristic statements for each Gift, then click the Submit Assessment button to see your scores. Time's up