Capacity & Presence
Pathway:
Lift the Leader
Capacity & Presence is the capability to sustain leadership behavior over time without volatility or depletion. It includes boundary clarity, attention management, emotional regulation, and the practices that stabilize presence under pressure. This domain isn’t about performance techniques or productivity hacks; it’s the foundation that makes leadership reliable and humane.
Shared Definition of Success
Clarity, Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction
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Clear Priorities and Tradeoffs
Clarity, Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction
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Goals Translating Into Local Action
Clarity, Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction
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Progress That’s Visible and Measurable
Clarity, Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction
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Decision Ownership Is Clear
Clarity, Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction
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Decisions Hold Under Pressure
Clarity, Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction
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Accountability Without Micromanagement
Clarity, Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction
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Operating Cadence Supports Momentum
Clarity, Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction
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Delivery Commitments Are Credible
Momentum, Reduced Friction, Stronger Ownership, Cleaner Decisions, More Effective Meetings
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Dependencies Are Visible and Managed
Momentum, Reduced Friction, Stronger Ownership, Cleaner Decisions, More Effective Meetings
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Risks Are Surfaced Early and Owned
Momentum, Reduced Friction, Stronger Ownership, Cleaner Decisions, More Effective Meetings
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Execution Rhythm Reduces Friction
Momentum, Reduced Friction, Stronger Ownership, Cleaner Decisions, More Effective Meetings
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Stakeholder Alignment Is Durable
Alignment, Commitment, Better Stakeholder Support, Improved Trust, Stronger Communication
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Sponsorship Is Active and Consistent
Alignment, Commitment, Better Stakeholder Support, Improved Trust, Stronger Communication
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Adoption Is Supported, Not Assumed
Alignment, Commitment, Better Stakeholder Support, Improved Trust, Stronger Communication
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Communication Creates Trust and Buy-In
Alignment, Commitment, Better Stakeholder Support, Improved Trust, Stronger Communication
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Learning Turns Into Better Decisions
Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction, Commitment
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Smart Bets Are Explicit and Managed
Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction, Commitment
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Exploration and Execution Stay Balanced
Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction, Commitment
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Teams Improve Through Feedback Loops
Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction, Commitment
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Steady Presence Under Pressure
Sustainable Pace, Better Boundaries, Increased Capacity, Clarity, Improved Trust
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Boundaries That Protect Capacity
Sustainable Pace, Better Boundaries, Increased Capacity, Clarity, Improved Trust
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Sustainable Pace in Demanding Work
Sustainable Pace, Better Boundaries, Increased Capacity, Clarity, Improved Trust
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Fundamentals Are Strong and Repeatable
Stronger Ownership, Reduced Friction, Momentum, Cleaner Decisions
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Work Is Structured for Follow-Through
Stronger Ownership, Reduced Friction, Momentum, Cleaner Decisions
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Risks and Dependencies Are Anticipated
Stronger Ownership, Reduced Friction, Momentum, Cleaner Decisions
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Messages Land With Clarity and Care
Stronger Communication, Improved Trust, Better Stakeholder Support, Alignment
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Credibility Without Authority
Stronger Communication, Improved Trust, Better Stakeholder Support, Alignment
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Difficult Conversations Move Work Forward
Stronger Communication, Improved Trust, Better Stakeholder Support, Alignment
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Decisions Align With Values
Clarity, Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction
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Tradeoffs Are Chosen Intentionally
Clarity, Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction
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Consistency Between Word and Action
Clarity, Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction
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Purpose and Direction Are Clear
Clarity, Increased Capacity, Momentum, Stronger Ownership
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Development Has a Real Path
Clarity, Increased Capacity, Momentum, Stronger Ownership
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Learning Converts Into Capability
Clarity, Increased Capacity, Momentum, Stronger Ownership
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