Clarity Framework (Must Be Present / Must Be Absent)
* What energizes me
* What drains me
* What must be present in my next role
* What must never be present again
* What I need from a manager
* What I need from a team
* What I need from the environment
* Where I produce my best work
* What level of structure I need
* How I like to communicate
* What type of decision-making culture I thrive in
Strengths & Risks Matrix
Strengths
* Behavior-based strengths
* Pattern-based strengths
* Strengths shown in accomplishments
* Strengths shown in communication
* Strengths shown under pressure
Risks
* Skills gaps
* Environment mismatch
* Communication blind spots
* Overuse of strengths
* Unrealistic expectations
* Burnout shadow traits
Behavioral Patterns to Identify
* How they solve problems
* How they make decisions
* How they manage ambiguity
* How they build relationships
* How they influence
* How they handle conflict
* Where they hesitate
* What they avoid
* Where they accelerate naturally
Working Style Archetypes
(Used to help them understand their approach)
* Builder (creates structure)
* Stabilizer (brings order)
* Connector (builds relationships)
* Strategist (sees patterns)
* Driver (pushes movement)
* Integrator (keeps people aligned)
* Technician (deep expertise)
Career Direction Triangulation
Use these three categories to identify aligned roles:
1. What I do well
2. What energizes me
3. What the market pays for
The intersection = the NorthStar.
Three-Lane Targeting Model
* Lane 1: Safe Roles (direct fit)
* Lane 2: Stretch Roles (adjacent, realistic)
* Lane 3: Pivot Roles (requires narrative support)
Reflection Questions (Kathleen Style)
* Where have you felt most effective?
* What made that environment work for you?
* What role did you play when the team had momentum?
* Where did you feel under-led or over-led?
* What type of work feels natural vs. exhausting?
* What about your last role felt off?
* Whats the part of your job youd elevate?
* Whats the part youd eliminate?
* What do people come to you for?
* What would your peak version of you be doing day to day?

