Are You Leading… or Just Managing?
A 5-Minute Leadership Evaluation for Teams Ready to Grow
Growth doesn’t always stall because of strategy.
It may stall because of leadership clarity, or the lack of it.
We see it every day: teams with strong products and motivated people, but no consistent leadership system holding it all together. Leaders are reactive, meetings lack focus, and accountability fades over time.
It starts small:
The Monday meeting that runs long because no one’s prepared.
The team that’s working hard but not in the same direction.
The leader who’s too busy “putting out fires” to coach anyone else.
We’ve seen it across every kind of business- from small, scrappy CPG brands to national field sales teams. The common thread?
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you already sense it. You’re leading, but it feels harder than it should.
Before you start another initiative, take five minutes to honestly evaluate where your leadership structure stands today.
This quick self-assessment mirrors the framework we use when determining whether a client is a fit for our Leadership Development Series.
“I just wanted to say - using your tools is making my work life feel so much more organized! For the past 15 years, I have felt like I’m just winging it and now between working with you on training and the financials, I actually feel like I have a “real” job... I just wanted to let you know that I feel like a huge weight is being lifted off my shoulders. Thank you sooooo much! ”
The LTO 5-Question Leadership Evaluation
Rate each statement from 1–5
(1 = Not true at all | 3 = Sometimes true | 5 = Always true)
1. Clarity of Direction
Every manager and team member can clearly state the top three priorities driving our success this quarter and how their role connects to them.
Score: _____
2. Accountability in Action
Commitments made in meetings consistently turn into completed actions, tracked and reviewed without constant reminders or escalation.
Score: _____
3. Leadership Communication
Leaders communicate expectations and feedback regularly, clearly, and consistently even during high-pressure periods.
Score: _____
4. Coaching Culture
Managers actively coach team members to grow their skills, confidence, and decision-making, not just manage their output.
Score: _____
5. Consistent Leadership Rhythm
Our leadership meetings, check-ins, and communication cadence happen on schedule, regardless of who’s in the room or what crisis is happening.
Score: _____
TOTAL SCORE (out of 25): _____
STEP 2: Evaluate Your Leadership Stage
20–25: Aligned & Scalable
Your leadership foundation is strong. You’re ready to scale your systems, developing new leaders and building cross-functional alignment.
15–19: Stable but Stretched
You’ve built a healthy culture, but inconsistency is creeping in. Focus on reinforcing habits and strengthening your communication and coaching cadence.
10–14: Inconsistent Leadership
Your leaders are juggling too much and reacting instead of leading. Development is needed to rebuild clarity and accountability across the team.
Below 10: Reactive & At Risk
Leadership structure is breaking down, decisions are driven by urgency, not strategy. Immediate alignment and leadership training are critical.
STEP 3: Choose Your Next Step
If you scored 20–25: Schedule a Leadership Strategy Session to build scalable coaching systems and cross-team consistency.
If you scored 15–19: Enroll your team in our Leadership Development Series: Three 90–120 minute sessions focused on clarity, communication, and accountability.
If you scored 10–14: Start with a Leadership Pilot Session ($750) to assess readiness, build buy-in, and identify priority development areas.
If you scored below 10: Book a Leadership Fit Call with LTO. We’ll pinpoint your leadership gaps and design a focused path to rebuild structure and trust.
STEP 4: Connect with LTO
We build leaders who lead with clarity, not chaos.
Schedule your Leadership Fit Call today: SCHEDULE NOW or email hello@lto.consulting
