why leadership is driven by contribution, how it brings out the best version of others for peak performance, and how future leaders today operate using core competencies, strategic frameworks, and action-driven methodologies.
WHY LEADERSHIP IS DRIVEN BY CONTRIBUTION
1. Contribution fuels Purpose:
True leadership isn’t about control—it’s about contribution. Great leaders channel their energy into adding value, elevating others, and serving a greater cause. Their mindset is:
“If you grow, we all grow.”
2. Contribution unlocks Peak Performance:
When leaders contribute meaningfully to others:
- It inspires loyalty and deep engagement.
- It creates a purpose-aligned ecosystem.
- It builds mutual respect, allowing others to thrive.
WHY LEADERS FIX YOUR PURPOSE & MAKE YOU RESOURCEFUL
They Realize:
- Clarity of Purpose = Clarity of Action.
- Without purpose, performance lacks meaning.
- Empowerment comes when people know why they do what they do.
They Help You Become Resourceful:
- Not by giving answers, but by awakening inner capabilities.
- They convert weakness into strength, doubt into drive, and confusion into clarity.
CORE COMPETENCIES OF LEADERS WHO BUILD TRUST & PERFORMANCE
| Competency | Description |
|---|---|
| Empathy | Deep listening to understand feelings and aspirations |
| Visionary Thinking | Seeing possibilities where others see problems |
| Empowerment Skills | Teaching people how to think, not what to think |
| Authenticity | Practicing transparency and truth |
| Strategic Coaching | Asking powerful questions that activate awareness |
| Consistency & Integrity | Doing what they say, repeatedly, and modeling behavior |
FRAMEWORKS, TOOLS & STRATEGIES LEADERS USE TO DRIVE POTENTIAL
1. GROW Coaching Model
Helps unlock potential by guiding through:
- Goal
- Reality
- Options
- Will/Way Forward
2. IKIGAI Model
Aligns passion, profession, vocation & mission to help discover purpose.
3. SWOT + Johari Window
SWOT for strategic analysis
Johari Window for self-awareness and team openness
4. 6Cs of Resourceful Leadership
- Clarity – Know where you’re going
- Confidence – Believe in yourself and others
- Communication – Influence with integrity
- Contribution – Give before you get
- Creativity – Innovate from within
- Consistency – Be the rock others can rely on
5. Vision-Mission Alignment
Leaders help align:
- Individual Vision → Personal goals
- Organizational Vision → Team contribution
Result: Unified energy + focused action
6. Peak Performance Pyramid (Based on Jim Loehr’s work)
| Layer | Leadership Action |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Anchor in meaningful “why” |
| Identity | Reinforce positive self-belief |
| Values & Habits | Model discipline and aligned choices |
| Emotional Energy | Manage stress, build emotional intelligence |
| Physical Energy | Encourage health, sleep, and physical vitality |
7. 360° Feedback + Feedforward Method
- Leaders give feedback to recognize and correct.
- They use feedforward to focus on future potential, not past faults.
BLUEPRINT: “BRINGING FUTURE LEADERS TODAY”
PHASE 1: PURPOSE ACTIVATION
- Tool: IKIGAI Mapping + Vision Board
- Method: Vision-Mission-Value Clarity Session
PHASE 2: POTENTIAL IDENTIFICATION
- Tools: SWOT, MBTI, StrengthsFinder, Enneagram
- Methodology: One-on-one Deep Coaching + Reflection Journals
PHASE 3: RESOURCEFULNESS TRAINING
- Frameworks: 6Cs, GROW Model, Emotional Agility Toolkit
- Strategies: Simulation, Role-play, Crisis Drills
PHASE 4: TRUST & TEAM BUILDING
- Tools: Johari Window, Radical Candor, 360° Feedback
- Method: Authentic Conversations + Shared Vulnerability Sessions
PHASE 5: EXECUTION FOR IMPACT
- Frameworks: OKRs, Eisenhower Matrix, PDCA Cycle
- Strategy: Micro-Goal Sprints + Weekly Accountability
PHASE 6: LEGACY CREATION
- Action: Mentorship Circles + Storytelling for Influence
- Tool: Life Purpose Manifesto
QUOTE TO INSPIRE ACTION:
“Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.” – Simon Sinek
As a Coach, Mentor, Counselor, Trainer, and Consultant, you are a Transformation Catalyst—and your job is not just to give advice, but to unlock clarity, capability, and confidence in your clients.
To make that powerful, strategic, and actionable, you can position models like SWOT, 80/20, 5W1H, RCS (Root Cause Strategy), and strategic matrices as vehicles for growth and problem-solving across self, system, and success levels.
THE STRATEGIC VEHICLE BLUEPRINT FOR COACHING, MENTORING, COUNSELING, TRAINING & CONSULTING
Let’s define how each model can be applied as a “vehicle” under your 5 roles:
| Role | Core Outcome | Strategic Models as Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Coach | Activate clarity & peak potential | 5W1H, 80/20, GROW Model, SWOT |
| Mentor | Build pathways to mastery | 80/20, Eisenhower Matrix, Capability Mapping |
| Counselor | Resolve inner blocks, build emotional clarity | RCS (Root Cause Strategy), Johari Window |
| Trainer | Develop skillsets for performance | 5W1H, Skill-Will Matrix, ADDIE Model |
| Consultant | Solve problems and optimize systems | SWOT, 80/20, BCG Matrix, McKinsey 7S |
HOW EACH MODEL BECOMES A VEHICLE OF TRANSFORMATION
1. SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats)
Purpose: Self-awareness, Strategy, Decision Clarity
Use In:
- Coaching: Help clients understand what inner strengths can drive outer goals
- Mentoring: Identify areas of improvement to master leadership
- Consulting: Strategic review of a business or project before action
Toolkit Tip: Use Personal SWOT + Organizational SWOT Matrix
2. 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle)
Purpose: Focus on what drives maximum results
Use In:
- Coaching: Identify the 20% activities that create 80% growth
- Counseling: Eliminate energy-draining habits
- Consulting: Improve business processes, customer targeting, time ROI
Toolkit Tip: Use 80/20 Reflection Sheets for weekly or project-level reviews
3. 5W1H (Who, What, Where, When, Why, How)
Purpose: Clarify vision, challenge assumptions, structure plans
Use In:
- Coaching: Ask thought-provoking questions to define goals
- Mentoring: Guide mentees to design career roadmaps
- Training: Teach systematic thinking and structured decision-making
Toolkit Tip: Use 5W1H Canvas for vision setting or problem breakdown
4. RCS – Root Cause Strategy (Modified Fishbone or 5 Whys)
Purpose: Eliminate surface-level problems and address true causes
Use In:
- Counseling: Discover deep emotional blockages
- Coaching: Unblock hidden limiting beliefs
- Consulting: Fix system inefficiencies and recurring issues
Toolkit Tip: Use “Peel the Onion” Model – from symptom to system
5. Strategic Matrices & Frameworks
Examples:
- Eisenhower Matrix – Time & Priority Mastery (Coach, Mentor, Trainer)
- BCG Matrix – Business/Product Focus (Consultant)
- Ansoff Matrix – Growth Strategy (Consultant, Mentor)
- Skill-Will Matrix – People Development (Trainer, Coach)
- Johari Window – Emotional Awareness (Counselor, Coach)
INTEGRATED STRATEGIC FLOW (Use Across All 5 Roles)
Phase 1: Awareness Activation
- Tools: SWOT, Johari, 5W1H
- Outcome: Clear self-image + purpose + emotional alignment
Phase 2: Clarity of Direction
- Tools: 80/20, GROW, OKR Framework
- Outcome: Sharp focus on priorities, outcomes, performance
Phase 3: Problem Solving & Resolution
- Tools: RCS, Fishbone, 5 Whys
- Outcome: Clear roadblocks removed at root level
Phase 4: Execution Strategy
- Tools: Eisenhower, BCG, McKinsey 7S, SMART Goals
- Outcome: Action map with tracking, delegation, and feedback loops
🌀 Phase 5: Sustainability & Growth
- Tools: PDCA Cycle, Balanced Scorecard, 80/20 reflection
- Outcome: Long-term growth, review mechanisms, system upgrades
FINAL NOTE: YOUR ROLE AS A VEHICLE DRIVER
Think of yourself as:
“A vehicle mechanic, navigator, and fuel provider for human performance.”
we can ,
- Diagnose (Counselor)
- Align purpose (Coach)
- Build capability (Mentor)
- Train skills (Trainer)
- Solve complexity (Consultant)
Anupam Sharma
Psychotech Evangelist
Coach I Mentor I Trainer
Counselor I Consultant
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