LEADERSHIP FACETS™
A Comprehensive Executive Leadership Assessment
Multiple Perspectives. One Integrated View of Leadership.
Our Promise...
A framework built for the complexity of executive leadership.
Most assessments reduce leadership to a set of competency ratings. Leadership Facets™ takes a fundamentally different approach - one grounded in organizational systems thinking, stakeholder theory, and decades of executive development research. We don't just measure what people think of a leader. We map how leadership is experienced across the full organizational ecosystem.
Methodology
Designed around how executive leadership actually works.
Most assessments reduce leadership to a set of competency ratings. Leadership Facets™ takes a fundamentally different approach - one grounded in organizational systems thinking, stakeholder theory, and decades of executive development research. We don't just measure what people think of a leader. We map how leadership is experienced across the full organizational ecosystem.
Customized Facets
No two leaders operate in the same context. We work with the client to define the leadership dimensions that matter most for their role, organization, and moment.
Stakeholder Ecosystem
Leadership is relational. We gather perspective from five distinct stakeholder tiers — each offering a vantage point no other tier can provide.
Behaviorally Anchored
Every question is designed to surface specific, observable behaviors — not abstract impressions or generic ratings.
Narrative Intelligence
Quantitative data alone doesn't tell the story. Our reports translate patterns into narrative insight that leaders and boards can act on.
The Facets
Customized dimensions. Organized by domain.
The Leadership Facets™ framework assesses a customized set of leadership dimensions — organized across domains tailored to the client's context. Each facet is probed through behaviorally-anchored questions designed specifically for senior leadership contexts.
Strategic Leadership
Vision & Direction
Clarity and conviction in setting long-term direction for the organization.
Strategic Judgment
Quality of decision-making under complexity, ambiguity, and competing priorities.
External Orientation
Awareness of market dynamics, competitive landscape, and stakeholder environment.
Innovation Leadership
Capacity to drive and sustain meaningful organizational change and innovation.
Relational Leadership
Trust & Credibility
Degree to which the leader is trusted, respected, and seen as credible across stakeholder groups.
Communication
Effectiveness in conveying ideas, listening actively, and adapting message to audience.
Influence & Persuasion
Ability to align stakeholders, build coalitions, and move others toward shared goals.
Conflict Navigation
Skill in addressing tension, disagreement, and competing interests constructively.
Execution Leadership
Accountability
Consistency in holding self and others to commitments and performance standards.
Talent Development
Investment in building the capability and careers of direct reports and the broader team.
Organizational Agility
Ability to adapt structure, process, and priorities in response to changing conditions.
Results Orientation
Focus on outcomes, follow-through, and delivering on organizational commitments.
Stakeholder Tiers
Five perspectives. One complete picture.
Each tier brings a distinct vantage point — together they form a complete picture of how leadership is experienced across the organization.
Board & Governance
Directors and governance stakeholders who evaluate leadership at the organizational and fiduciary level.
Direct Supervisor / Chair
The leader's direct reporting relationship — often the most consequential single perspective in the assessment.
Peers & Cross-Functional Partners
Colleagues at the same level who experience the leader's collaboration, influence, and organizational citizenship.
Direct Reports
Those who work most closely with the leader day-to-day — the primary lens on culture, communication, and development.
Extended Team & Key Stakeholders
A broader circle of stakeholders whose work intersects with the leader's — including key clients, partners, or internal customers.
The Report
Not a scorecard. A story.
The Executive Insight Report translates stakeholder data into a narrative portrait of leadership — organized by domain, grounded in behavioral evidence, and designed to drive meaningful development conversations.
Sample Report Structure
Executive Insight Report
Executive Summary
A concise synthesis of the leader's strengths, development priorities, and key themes — written for the leader and their sponsor.
Facet-by-Facet Analysis
Detailed findings for each assessed facet, including quantitative ratings, qualitative themes, and representative verbatim feedback.
Stakeholder Tier Comparison
A cross-tier analysis revealing where perspectives align — and where meaningful gaps exist between how the leader sees themselves and how others experience them.
Patterns & Themes
Synthesis of recurring themes across facets and tiers — surfacing the deeper narrative beneath the data.
Development Priorities & Next Steps
Actionable recommendations tailored to the leader's context, role, and organizational moment — designed for use in coaching and development planning.
Typical report length: 40–60 pages. Delivered as a confidential PDF with a facilitated debrief session.
Ready to see what Leadership Facets™ reveals?
We'll walk you through the methodology, a sample report, and how the assessment is deployed in your organization. Reach out directly to:
Michael Ballew
Co-Founder and Partner
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics
MBallew@AnthemExecutive.com256.227.8639