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The Leaders Growth Curve

Posted on August 22, 2020 by James Scouller

The Leaders Growth Curve is a graphic model I use in coaching.  Like all models, it’s a simplified depiction of a more complex reality, but it tells an important story.  It maps nearly all leaders on to seven points on the curve and shows how most find themselves stuck on what I call the “leaders plateau”.

I use the Leaders Growth Curve with clients in two ways.  First, to help them figure out where they stand in their growth as leaders.  Second, to help them decide what position they want to reach.

Research

What did I base the Leaders Growth Curve on?  I used five sources of data:

• Jim Collins’ “Good to Great” research in the late 1990s.
• The people I met during my 28 years in industry before becoming an executive coach.
• Clients I’ve worked with in my 16 years (5000+ hours) as a professional coach to leaders.
• The Center for Creative Leadership’s research into why successful executives derail.
• Gallup’s research into the connection between engagement and business results.

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