One of the most powerful journeys we can take as leaders, as individuals, is the journey inward.
The Life Styles Inventory™ (LSI 1) helps us understand how our thinking drives our behaviour, and how those patterns impact our effectiveness, relationships and growth.
Think of it as holding up a mirror to your mindset. Through self-assessment, the LSI 1 reveals the constructive, passive/defensive and aggressive/defensive styles that shape how we approach challenges, communicate with others and lead ourselves.
What makes this so transformative is the awareness it creates:
- Recognising the beliefs and assumptions that influence daily decisions
- Understanding how our self-concept affects how we lead and collaborate
- Identifying opportunities to grow more consciously and constructively
Self-discovery can be uncomfortable, but it’s also the most empowering step towards authentic leadership and sustainable change. When we understand ourselves better, we lead better. And when leaders grow, entire teams and cultures grow with them.
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Getting a Fuller Picture with the LSI 2
While the LSI 1 helps us understand how we see ourselves, the Life Styles Inventory™ (LSI 2) adds a powerful second lens — showing how others see us.
By collecting feedback from colleagues, leaders and team members, the LSI 2 provides an external perspective on our behaviours and impact. This comparison between self-perception (LSI 1) and others’ perceptions (LSI 2) creates a fuller, more balanced picture of our effectiveness.
It helps us answer critical questions like:
- Do others experience me the way I intend to be seen?
- Are there gaps between my self-view and my impact on others?
- Where might blind spots or hidden strengths exist?
This feedback is not about judgement – it’s about awareness.
Together, the LSI 1 and LSI 2 create a comprehensive framework for personal and professional development, empowering individuals to align their self-concept with the reality of their leadership presence.
When we integrate both perspectives, we move from self-awareness to self-mastery, a key shift for anyone seeking to lead with authenticity, empathy and effectiveness.
✨ Growth doesn’t stop at knowing yourself.
It continues when you’re brave enough to understand how others see you, too.
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