Powerful Leader Assessment (PLA)
The Powerful Leader Assessment (PLA) is a comprehensive diagnostic tool that helps individuals and organizations understand what makes leaders truly effective. Built on the belief that leadership can be developed through self-awareness and intentional practice, the PLA measures the behaviors and mindsets that distinguish powerful leaders from good managers.
The assessment can be used as either a self-assessment or a 360-degree feedback instrument. As a self-assessment, it provides leaders with a structured reflection on how they show up across key leadership capacities — highlighting areas of confidence and opportunities for growth. As a 360, it gathers input from colleagues, direct reports, and supervisors to offer a complete picture of a leader’s impact and alignment with organizational culture and expectations.
The PLA Leadership Model
The PLA framework is organized around eight interrelated capacities that define high-performing leaders:
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Inspires energy, enthusiasm, and commitment in others.
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Delivers results with discipline, focus, and accountability.
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Articulates ideas clearly and connects authentically.
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Demonstrates empathy and curiosity; seeks to understand before being understood.
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Generates fresh ideas and challenges conventional thinking.
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Builds environments where new ideas can take root and thrive.
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Pushes performance, urgency, and continuous improvement.
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Thinks systemically, anticipates trends, and aligns teams toward a shared vision.
Deliverables and Outcomes
Each PLA report provides:
A clear visual dashboard showing percentile benchmarks and relative strengths.
Practical coaching insights to guide development conversations.
Suggested growth strategies and reflection prompts for sustained improvement.
Access to the PGP online PLA Development Guide and Learning Community
Whether used to launch a leadership development program, enhance an executive coaching engagement, or assess a team’s leadership readiness, the PLA delivers actionable insight — turning data into development and feedback into forward momentum.
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