Where the Model Comes From
The LEADERS Model draws from I-O psychology, leadership development, organizational behavior, performance management, coaching, organizational justice, psychological safety, talent development, people analytics, and higher education research.
I-O Psychology Foundations
Leadership, motivation, performance, engagement, selection, development, fairness, and organizational effectiveness.
Higher Education Context
Shared governance, decentralization, professional autonomy, and layered accountability.
People Systems
Role clarity, feedback, workload, development, psychological safety, and communication.
Measurement & Evaluation
Examining leadership growth, team conditions, behavior change, and sustainability over time.
Selected Previews
Try the free previews below. Full tools unlock through Membership & Community and the LEADERS Institute.
Leadership Readiness Assessment
A short self-assessment that maps your leadership system across the seven LEADERS phases.
Team Conditions Diagnostic
A pulse tool for assessing trust, clarity, and capacity on your team.
Members & Institute enrolleesEmployee Lifecycle Mapping Tool
Map how the LEADERS phases connect to the employee experience.
Members & Institute enrolleesCoaching Conversation Guides
Structured guides for feedback, development, and change conversations.
Members & Institute enrolleesRole Clarity & Decision-Rights Canvas
A practical canvas for clarifying expectations and authority.
Members & Institute enrollees