Leadership by Cornerstone

June 2025

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Greetings Reader,

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One of the most common questions I get is:
​“Do you use assessments in your coaching?”

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The answer is yes — thoughtfully and strategically. Assessments are not the coaching; they’re the starting point for deeper, more targeted conversations.

Here’s how I integrate tools like the LINC Personality Profiler, Coachability@Work, and others to unlock insight and accelerate leadership growth.

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Why Assessments Matter

Assessments give us a language and structure to explore questions like:

• How do you naturally lead and communicate?
• Where might your blind spots be?
• How do others perceive your adaptability, curiosity, or self-awareness?

Rather than relying on vague feedback or gut instinct, assessments provide objective, data-backed insight — making coaching more grounded, personal, and actionable.

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I. THE TOOLS I USE (AND WHY)

LINC Personality Profiler (LPP)

This science-based personality tool offers a nuanced profile of your individual traits, showing how you approach leadership, decision-making, communication, and stress.
We explore:

• How do your traits influence leadership and communication?
• Where can you better leverage your strengths?
• What shows up under stress, and how can you manage it?

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Coachability@Work

This diagnostic pinpoints how open and ready a leader is to learn, adapt, and grow — key predictors of long-term leadership success.
We explore:

• What’s easy for you to hear and act on?
• Where might resistance be holding you back?
• How do you respond to feedback and change?

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The Leader’s Dashboard

A visual tool that aligns leadership behaviors, personal values, and strategic goals. It helps clients make intentional choices about how they show up — and track progress over time. We explore:

• How do you want to be perceived, and which behaviors support that?
• What values guide you, and how can you lead in line with them?
• What goals matter most, and how can your leadership drive progress?

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II. IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT INSIGHT — IT’S ABOUT APPLICATION

Assessment results alone don’t create change. But interpreting them in context, reflecting on them in conversation, and applying them intentionally — that’s where growth happens.

Whether we're working on executive presence, navigating transition, or leading through complexity, these tools help us start with clarity and stay aligned throughout the coaching journey.

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Want to Experience One for Yourself?

If you’re curious about how these tools could support your own leadership growth — or benefit someone on your team — I offer complimentary discovery calls.

Let’s talk about what’s possible.

Assessments aren't about putting people in boxes — they're about opening doors. The right tools, used thoughtfully, can spark self-awareness, accelerate growth, and align leadership with purpose. When combined with coaching, assessments become less about measurement and more about momentum.

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If you’re ready to take the next step toward creating a better work/life balance or need personalized strategies for leadership, reach out and schedule a FREE consultation.​

Stay tuned for more practical tips and stories in our next issue, where we will continue to explore strategies to help you lead with confidence and navigate change with ease.

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Until next time,

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