THE LEADERSHIP WHEEL
Most high-performing men can adapt their leadership approach when they need toā€”coercive in a crisis, democratic when building buy-in, authoritative when setting direction.
But under pressure at home? That range collapses. You default to one or two patterns, and they're usually the wrong ones for the moment.
This workbook shows you exactly where that collapse happens, and which styles you're overusing or losing access to under stress.
Map your leadership gaps in 10 minutes!
How You Lead at Work vs. At Home (Under Pressure)
Why does your leadership style collapse the moment you walk through the front door?
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Inside The Leadership Wheel:
Six leadership styles are defined:Ā
Coercive, Democratic, Authoritative, Affiliative, Pacesetting, and Coaching.Ā Each has clear definitions, strengths, and weaknesses.
Two wheels to complete:
One for work (last 30 days, under pressure). One for home/relationship (last 30 days, under pressure). Rate yourself 0ā€“10 on each style based on what you actually doā€”not your intentions.
The Gap Diagnosis
Reflection prompts to identify: Where are you strong at work, and where are you weak at home? Which styles do you overuse under stress? Which styles are you losing access to?
One practice action
Pick one style to strengthen this week and write one specific action you'll take. Tied to building self-control as a muscle through deliberate practice.
Why This Exercise Matters:
Effective leaders adapt their style to suit the demands of the situation. But when you overuse a single leadership style under pressureā€”especially the wrong oneā€”you damage relationships, stifle growth, and burn trust.
This isn't about being perfect. It's about having rangeā€”and knowing which tool to reach for when you're tired, triggered, and under heat.
Heather Carter
Founder of The Rewired Method and has spent the last 20 years helping people change patterns that keep them stuckā€”personally and professionally. For 15+ years, my work has focused heavily on high-performing men (about 85% of my client base), including CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, couples, and leadership teams.
I blendĀ psychology, brain science, and personal development into a practical rewiring approach that helps men stop reactivity, set direction, and lead with steadiness at home and at work.Ā I haveĀ 100+ testimonials, studied psychology at DePaul University, and am a Certified Business & Life Coach through the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
I am theĀ proud mother of three successful adult children and grandmother to one perfect granddaughter.
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The Leadership Wheel gives you a clear visual map of where you have range and where you collapseā€”so you know exactly what to work on.
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