Leadership Circle

If you're a coach, consultant, or leadership practitioner, one of the best ways to understand an assessment is to 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳.

Our 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲® 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 offers a firsthand look at the framework, the questions leaders are asked to reflect on, and the dimensions of leadership effectiveness the profile explores. It's an opportunity to see the experience through your clients' eyes while gaining insight into your own leadership.

Whether you're curious about the Leadership Circle Profile, considering certification, or simply exploring new tools for your practice, this is a great place to start.

👇 Take the free self-assessment to see why the Leadership Circle Profile is a powerful catalyst for awareness and development. Link in the comments!

One of the most powerful aspects of leadership development is the opportunity to peel back the layers and better understand what drives our behavior.

For many practitioners, the Leadership Circle Profile® creates that opportunity—helping leaders develop deeper self-awareness, greater compassion for themselves and others, and practical insights that support continued growth.

🎥 Hear from one of our certified practitioners about their LCP Certification experience:

Leadership Circle Profile® Certification Testimony In this testimonial, a Leadership Circle Profile Certified Practiti...

If you're a leader, you've probably received feedback at some point in your career. You may have attended workshops, read books, and invested in your own development. And with each of these, your awareness grows.

Yet awareness alone doesn’t always lead to transformation.

One of the insights that has shaped our work at Leadership Circle is that 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀.

That’s why the Leadership Circle Profile® looks at both leadership effectiveness and the 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘵𝘴 that influence it. Sustainable leadership development isn’t just about what leaders 𝘥𝘰, it’s about how they 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬.

Curious about the Leadership Circle Profile? Watch Betsy Leatherman walk through the model and what makes it such a powerful tool for leadership development.

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Authentic leadership isn’t about self-expression alone; it’s about responsibility, awareness, and courage.

When authenticity becomes a practice, leaders build trust, deepen influence, and lead from what truly matters.

Read on to get a more thorough reflection from CEO Bill Adams on courageous authenticity as a leadership discipline.

A Message from Bill Adams | Creative Leader - December 2025 The practice of courageous authenticity invites leaders to tell the truth with courage and care, creating conditions where trust and transformation can emerge.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?
That's the question at the heart of 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, a new Coaches Rising program exploring how coaches can help leaders access deeper levels of awareness, wisdom, and effectiveness.

We're especially excited that Leadership Circle co-founder Bob Anderson will be joining the faculty for this experience.

🚨 Bonus: If you're LCP certified, you're eligible for a special discount. Send us a DM for details.

Registration closes June 12. Secure your spot now!

Most leaders don't set out to create distance. But under pressure, it's easy to withdraw, stay guarded, or keep conversations at a surface level. Over time, that separation can affect how teams connect, collaborate, and perform.

Join us for the next 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 webinar as we explore 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲—the Reactive Tendency that can show up as withdrawal, guardedness, or emotional separation under pressure. Together, we'll examine how Distance impacts trust, connection, and leadership effectiveness, and what it looks like to lead from a more Creative place.

💬 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽?

👉 What's your perspective? 👇Comment below to join the conversation and register for the webinar at the link in comments.

“𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙬𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚... 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙚’𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙪𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙.”
—𝘖𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢 𝘓𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘦

So much of leadership development isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about peeling back the layers of old assumptions, protective habits, and inherited expectations to reconnect with who you already are at your core.

When we go deep enough to find what is true and bring that to the surface, we discover our true capacity and unlock what makes our leadership most effective.

Leadership isn’t just about direction—it’s about connection.

Caring connection strengthens trust, deepens engagement, and supports sustained impact.

Explore why this capability matters in this recent message from CEO Bill Adams.

A Message from Bill Adams | Creative Leader - December 2025 Great leadership shows up in small, human moments of service. Learn how Caring Connection builds trust, performance, and cultures people want to follow.

The Leadership Circle Profile® and Pulse™ are a lot like peanut butter and jelly. Sure, you can have one without the other. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.

The LCP helps leaders see the patterns, assumptions, and behaviors shaping their effectiveness. Pulse helps them track progress, measure growth, and stay focused on what matters most after the debrief.

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.

Together, they turn leadership development from a moment in time into an ongoing practice.

That's why we rarely think about one without the other.

If you're considering LCP Certification, now is a great time to get started. When you register for LCPC and Pulse Certification together, you'll receive bundle pricing on both programs. And because Pulse is available in both live and self-paced formats, you can choose the learning experience that works best for you.

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This August, join Leadership Circle co-founders Bill Adams and Bob Anderson for a special in-person 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲® 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 hosted at Honda Headquarters in Torrance, Calif. Across three immersive days, you'll deepen your ability to work with the Leadership Circle Profile, strengthen your coaching and debriefing skills, and explore the underlying assumptions that shape leadership effectiveness.

For many practitioners, some of the most valuable learning happens in the conversations between the content. Over these three days, not only will you learn directly from Bill and Bob, but you’ll connect with a community of coaches and leaders who are equally committed to developing leadership that makes a difference.

📍 Torrance, CA (Honda Headquarters)
📅 Aug. 4–6, 2026

If you've been considering becoming LCP certified, this founder-led session is a unique opportunity to deepen your practice and expand your impact.

👉 Learn more and register at the link in the comments.