5-Level Leadership Assessment Suite
Lead With Purpose. Grow With Precision.

Introducing our 5-Level Leadership Assessment Suite, grounded in Jim Collins’ “Good to Great” framework, built for every step of your professional growth journey.

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Leadership Isn’t Static. It’s a Journey.

The best leaders aren’t born, they evolve. From mastering personal discipline to leaving behind a legacy, leadership is developed step by step. Our Leadership Assessment Suite empowers professionals to grow intentionally, based on the world-renowned “Level 5
Leadership” hierarchy by Jim Collins.

These assessments measure not just what you do, but how you think, lead, and drive others toward greatness. Designed using best-in-class frameworks including:

With tailored feedback and a personalized development plan (PDP), you’ll know exactly what’s next in your leadership growth, and how to get there.

“Greatness is not a function of circumstance. Greatness, it turns out, is largely a matter of conscious choice, and discipline.”
― Jim Collins, Good to Great

What Is Level 5 Leadership?

Jim Collins, in his seminal book Good to Great, identified five distinct stages of leadership that explain why some leaders,
and companies, achieve enduring greatness.

Each level builds upon the previous one:

01

Highly Capable Individual

Contributes productively through talent, knowledge,
and good work habits.

02

Contributing Team Member

Works effectively with others in a group setting.

03

Competent Manager

Organizes people and resources toward effective execution.

04

Effective Leader

Catalyzes commitment to and pursuit of a clear vision.

05

Executive Leader

Blends deep personal humility with intense professional will to drive long-term greatness.

Our assessments are mapped directly to each of these five levels — giving you the right tools at the right time in your leadership development.

Find Your Leadership Stage

Each assessment is designed for a specific phase of leadership. Choose the one that aligns with your current role or aspirations:

Leadership Level 1

Highly Capable Individual

Who it’s for

Interns, early-career professionals, and first-time employees.

Focus

Discipline, initiative, technical skills, and personal work habits.

Why take it

Build a strong professional foundation and transition toward contributing meaningfully in a team.

Leadership Level 2

Contributing Team Member

Who it’s for

New team contributors and peer collaborators.

Focus

Accountability, communication, collaboration, and reliability.

Why take it

Learn to work well with others and grow from individual success to collective impact.

Leadership Level 3

Competent Manager

Who it’s for

First-time managers and team leads.

Focus

Resource planning, delegation, operational execution, and cross-team alignment.

Why take it

Develop the tools to manage people, systems, and projects efficiently.

Leadership Level 4

Effective Leader

Who it’s for

Senior managers, directors, and department heads.

Focus

Strategic vision, organizational influence, high-performance culture.

Why take it

Inspire others, align teams to a mission, and lead across the organization.

Leadership Level 5

Executive Leader

Who it’s for

Executives and enterprise leaders.

Focus

Legacy, humility, long-term vision, succession, and organizational stewardship.

Why take it

Lead with impact that lasts well beyond your tenure.

One Journey. Five Levels.
Unlimited Growth.

Whether you’re starting your leadership path or preparing to guide an entire organization, the process is seamless:
Step by step
01. Select Your Level

Take the assessment aligned with your current role or next-step aspiration.

Respond to behavioral statements using a 5-point Likert scale. (Optional: invite peers for 360 feedback.)
Your results are visualized via radar and bar charts, highlighting your strengths and growth areas.

A built-in Personal Development Plan helps you build specific habits aligned with your goals.

Your Leadership Growth Dashboard

All assessments are based on validated leadership models and backed by academic and organizational research.
Competency-by-competency scoring
Spider and bar charts for visual feedback
Personalized development plan (PDP)
360° feedback for richer insight
Clear roadmap to the next level
Growth

Level Up Your Leadership

One journey. Five levels. Begin wherever you are today.

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