Based on the bestselling book The Leadership Challenge, the Leadership Practices Inventory® (LPI) is a research-backed 360° assessment that measures how well leaders engage in the five core practices of exemplary leadership. If you want to grow as a leader—or develop leadership across your organization—LPI gives you the insight and structure to make that growth real and measurable.
Great leadership isn’t accidental—it’s practiced. The LPI shows you what to do more of, what to shift, and how to become the leader others choose to follow.
You’ve promoted great people into leadership roles. But without clear feedback, they’re left guessing how to inspire others, build trust, or set direction.
That’s where we come in.
At Raleigh Consulting Group, we use the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI)—a research-backed 360-degree assessment that shows leaders exactly what behaviors they need to grow.
Assess – Leaders complete a self-assessment, and colleagues provide anonymous feedback.
Debrief – We guide each person through their results to uncover strengths and blind spots.
Develop – Together, we create a focused action plan for visible improvement.
Leaders who are confident, respected, and aligned with your organization’s values.
Don’t let leadership development be a guessing game.
Give your people a proven path to grow.
Leaders clarify values by affirming shared values, and they set the example by aligning actions with shared values.
Leaders envision the future by imagining and ennobling possibilities and enlist others in a common vision by appealing to shared aspirations.
Leaders foster collaboration by building trust and facilitating relationships. They strengthen
others by increasing self-determination and developing competence.
Leaders recognize contributions by showing appreciation for individual excellence. They
also celebrate values and victories by creating a spirit of community.
Leaders who follow The Five Practices know how to transform innovations, separateness into solidarity, and risks into rewards.
Based on research by James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner, authors of The Leadership Challenge
Most leaders want to inspire, guide, and deliver results—but they’re not always sure how.
That’s why we use the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI), grounded in The Leadership Challenge, a globally respected model backed by over 30 years of research and more than one million leaders worldwide.
This isn’t theory. It’s a practical, proven framework that shows leaders how to build trust, mobilize people, and achieve extraordinary outcomes—through consistent action.
At the heart of the LPI are the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership®, which remind us:
Leadership is not a one-time event. It’s a habit. A process. A calling.
When your leaders practice these five behaviors regularly, they don’t just perform better—they inspire those around them to rise as well.
The LPI focuses on five areas that research has proven are essential for effective leadership:
The LPI isn’t just a one-time exercise—it’s a tool for continuous growth. Here’s what it can do for you:
You and your colleagues complete a simple but powerful survey about your leadership practices.
We’ll provide detailed results highlighting your strengths and growth opportunities.
The Problem:
A manager couldn’t figure out why their team was disengaged. Morale was low, and performance was slipping—despite clear goals and deadlines.
The Insight:
Through the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI), the manager discovered a gap in one key practice: Encouraging the Heart. They weren’t recognizing contributions or celebrating progress.
The Plan:
With coaching, they began regularly acknowledging effort, celebrating small wins, and showing appreciation.
The Result:
Team morale turned around. Engagement increased. And with it, productivity soared.
The Takeaway:
Sometimes the most powerful leadership move is simply letting people know they matter.
The Problem:
During a company-wide restructuring, one leader faced resistance and confusion. Team members were anxious, and turnover was on the rise.
The Insight:
LPI feedback revealed the leader needed to improve in the practice of Inspiring a Shared Vision—helping others see a compelling future.
The Plan:
They began communicating with clarity and purpose, sharing not just what was changing, but why it mattered and how the team would benefit.
The Result:
The team rallied. Engagement rose. Turnover dropped. A moment of instability became a catalyst for stronger alignment.
The Takeaway:
When leaders paint a clear vision of the future, people are far more likely to follow them there.
The Problem:
A newly appointed department head quickly sensed something was off. Team members kept their distance and avoided collaboration. Performance lagged—and so did trust.
The Insight:
LPI results pointed to a weakness in Enabling Others to Act—the behaviors that build trust, promote teamwork, and empower others.
The Plan:
The leader shifted course, actively inviting input, encouraging shared decision-making, and creating space for collaboration.
The Result:
Team members felt heard and supported. Communication improved. Performance and satisfaction climbed dramatically.
The Takeaway:
Empowered teams don’t just work harder—they work smarter and stay longer.
Let’s get started! Contact us today to learn more about how the LPI can help you become the leader your team needs.
This foundational book outlines the five leadership practices measured by the LPI.
We’ll meet on your turf or virtually to understand what’s really going on.
We tailor our approach to your goals, culture, and constraints.
Through clear communication and creative solutions, your people will move forward with clarity and confidence.
Let’s talk about how to help your people rise to the challenge—and beyond.
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Jointly, we can figure out an approach.
