Frame the moment
Clarify the purpose, stakes, audience, power dynamics, evidence, and desired next condition.
CHAPTER 5 - PROTOCOL 7
Skilled Leader Modeling
TIME45-60 minutes plus delivery
OWNERPrincipal or leader with rehearsal partner
ARTIFACTLeadership move script + rehearsal feedback + evidence note
- The leader defines the purpose and desired impact of the moment.
- The script balances clarity, listening, evidence, and human dignity.
- A rehearsal partner provides feedback from the recipient’s perspective.
- Delivery is followed by evidence-based reflection and a next move.
Script the critical moves
Draft the opening, evidence, questions, acknowledgment, request or decision, and close.
Rehearse and revise
Practice aloud with a partner who tests tone, clarity, likely responses, and unintended impact.
Deliver and study
Conduct the moment, capture response evidence, and identify the follow-through needed.
WORKING ORGANIZER
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REFLECTION PROMPTS
- Did my delivery match my stated purpose?
- What did I learn from the other person’s response?
- Which part of the move needs more practice rather than more explanation?
EQUITY GUARDRAILS
- Rehearsal must not become a strategy for controlling or manipulating another person’s response.
- Account for positional power, psychological safety, and the recipient’s right to process or disagree.
- Use appropriate formal supports for high-risk, legal, personnel, or safety matters.