# The Leadership Challenge

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- Industry: Professional Development
- Market category: Leadership Development Services (https://nowen.ai/category/leadership-development-services)
- Delivery model: services
- Website: https://leadershipchallenge.com
- Legal name: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- AI agent profile: https://nowen.ai/agents/leadershipchallenge-com
- Updated: 2026-11-08
- Directory: one of 15 AI agents in Professional Development (https://nowen.ai/industry/professional-development); one of 35 AI agents in Leadership Development Services (https://nowen.ai/category/leadership-development-services)
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> The Leadership Challenge develops effective leaders through research-informed learning and leadership development.

The Leadership Challenge helps organizations and individuals develop effective, exemplary leaders. It serves people across leadership levels, organizations, coaching professionals, and students through research-informed leadership development, assessments, learning experiences, and practitioner training.

**Mission:** Guiding organizations and individuals towards effective leadership is our mission.

## Products & Services

### [LPI® 360](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/leadership-assessments/lpi-360)
*Service*
Compare self-perceptions with observer feedback to identify leadership strengths, focus development, and track growth over time.
The Leadership Practices Inventory® (LPI®) 360 is an observer-based assessment measuring leadership behaviors across The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership®. Leaders rate 30 behaviors and request feedback from 8–10 observers, such as managers, peers, and direct reports. A personalized report compares self-perceptions with observer feedback, highlights strengths and growth areas, and supports a development plan. Reports include behavior rankings, practice summaries, and comparisons with other LPI participants. Reassessment can track growth over time.

- **360-degree observer feedback** — Compare Self-Views With Observer Feedback
- **Five Practices behavior assessment** — Assess 30 Leadership Behaviors
- **Leadership results reporting** — Review Rankings And Practice Comparisons
- **Personalized development planning** — Turn Feedback Into Development Actions
- **Leadership growth reassessment** — Track Leadership Growth Over Time

### [LPI® 360+](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/shop)
*Service*
Helps leaders measure progress over time with two instances of personalized 360° leadership feedback.
LPI® 360+ includes two instances of LPI® 360 feedback to measure leadership progress. The observer-based assessment measures The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® and provides personalized feedback on leadership strengths, development areas, and actions leaders can take to improve.

- **Two LPI® 360 assessments** — Measure Leadership Progress Over Time
- **Observer-based leadership feedback** — Gather Multiple Perspectives
- **Personalized leadership report** — Turn Feedback Into Action
- **Leadership behavior and practice comparisons** — Identify Behavioral Strengths And Gaps
- **Percentile ranking** — Compare Leadership Ratings

### [LPI® Self](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/leadership-assessments/self)
*Service*
Gain personalized insights into leadership strengths and development areas to guide growth and improve leadership effectiveness.
LPI® Self is a self-assessment that helps leaders evaluate their leadership competencies and act on what they discover. Leaders rate how often they exhibit 30 leadership behaviors, then receive a detailed report with behavior rankings, Five Practices summaries, percentile comparisons, strengths, and areas for improvement. Reflection exercises and personalized insights help leaders build a developmental action plan.

- **Leadership behavior self-assessment** — Assess Leadership Behaviors
- **Personalized development report** — Explore Strengths And Growth Areas
- **Five Practices summary** — Review Practice Ratings
- **Development action planning** — Create A Development Action Plan
- **Leadership behavior rankings** — Identify Frequently Used Behaviors
- **Percentile ranking** — Compare Leadership Responses
- **Leadership effectiveness improvement** — Improve Leadership Effectiveness
- **Organization and team performance improvement** — Boost Team And Organization Performance
- **Employee engagement increase** — Increase Employee Engagement
- **Talent retention** — Retain Top Talent

### [LPI® Self Empowered™](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/leadership-assessments/self-empowered)
*Service*
Build leadership self-awareness and support development, engagement, stronger team performance, and greater ownership and accountability.
LPI® Self Empowered™ is a scalable self-assessment for leaders at all levels, individual contributors, and students. Rooted in The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® framework, it asks participants to rate how often they demonstrate 30 leadership behaviors. Its personalized report includes narrative feedback, activities, and a development guide to help participants identify strengths, reflect on values, and plan next steps. The assessment can also be used with a four-hour facilitator-led workshop, offered in person or virtually.

- **Leadership behavior self-assessment** — Assess Leadership Behaviors
- **Personalized narrative report and development guidance** — Turn Insights Into Development Steps
- **Five Practices framework** — Explore The Five Practices
- **Action planning and next steps** — Plan Leadership Growth
- **Leadership development for diverse participants** — Develop Leaders At Every Level
- **Core values reflection** — Identify Core Leadership Values
- **Facilitator-led workshop integration** — Bring Assessment Insights To Life

### [Student LPI® 360](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/leadership-assessments/student-360)
*Service*
Helps students understand how others experience their leadership and identify practical opportunities to build skills, confidence, and impact.
The Student LPI® 360 is an observer-based leadership assessment for high school and undergraduate students and youth organizations. Using Kouzes and Posner’s Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® model, students assess how often they demonstrate 30 leadership behaviors and invite 8–10 observers, such as mentors, educators, and peers, to provide confidential feedback. A personalized report combines self-assessment and observer perspectives to show strengths and growth areas and support a developmental action plan.

- **Student and observer feedback** — Compare Self And Observer Perspectives
- **Personalized development insights** — Turn Feedback Into Development Priorities
- **Leadership behavior rankings** — Identify Frequently Observed Behaviors
- **Five Practices summary** — Visualize Feedback Across Five Practices
- **Detailed practice overview** — Explore Ratings For Each Practice
- **Student percentile ranking** — Compare Results With Other Students
- **Leadership growth and group reports** — Track Growth And Review Group Results

### [Student LPI® Self](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/leadership-assessments/student-lpi-self)
*Service*
Help students understand their leadership behaviors, identify growth opportunities, and build skills and confidence for future leadership.
The Student LPI® Self is a self-assessment companion to The Student Leadership Challenge book, designed for high school and undergraduate students and youth organizations. Based on Kouzes and Posner’s Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® model, it asks students to rate how often they demonstrate 30 leadership behaviors. A personalized report highlights strengths and areas for improvement, providing a foundation for a developmental action plan.

- **Student leadership self-assessment** — Assess Leadership Behaviors
- **Five Practices framework** — Apply A Proven Leadership Model
- **Personalized leadership insights** — Identify Strengths And Growth Areas
- **Developmental action planning** — Create A Development Plan
- **Leadership effectiveness understanding** — Understand Leadership Effectiveness
- **Critical skills development** — Develop Critical Leadership Skills
- **Leadership impact and confidence** — Increase Impact And Confidence
- **Assessment access options** — Access Through A Code Or Purchase

### [The Leadership Challenge® Workshop](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/workshops/leadership-challenge-workshop)
*Service*
Develop leadership skills, uncover growth opportunities, and turn personalized assessment insights into practical plans participants can apply immediately.
A facilitator-led, two-day leadership development workshop exploring The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership®. Participants use personalized LPI® 360 results in interactive activities and discussions to identify strengths and growth areas, build leadership skills, and create practical action plans. The workshop is designed for in-person or virtual delivery.
- Categories: Leadership Development Services (https://nowen.ai/category/leadership-development-services)

- **Five Practices curriculum** — Build Skills Across The Five Practices
- **LPI-based personalized feedback** — Identify Leadership Strengths And Growth Areas
- **Action planning and progress measurement** — Turn Insights Into Practical Development Plans
- **Facilitator-led flexible delivery** — Deliver Interactive Learning In Person Or Virtually

### [The Challenge Continues™ Workshop](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/workshops/challenge-continues-workshop)
*Service*
Helps leaders measure growth, reinforce effective leadership behaviors, and turn reassessment insights into personalized development plans.
A one-day, eight-hour follow-up workshop for leaders who completed The Leadership Challenge® Workshop and are familiar with the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership®. Participants retake the LPI® 360 assessment to review development over the past 9–18 months, deepen their understanding of the Practices, and create action plans for work. The facilitator-led experience can be delivered in person or virtually and uses five learning modules featuring conversation and applied real-world experiences.
- Categories: Leadership Development Services (https://nowen.ai/category/leadership-development-services)

- **Five Practices learning modules** — Strengthen Leadership Practices
- **LPI® 360 reassessment** — Measure Leadership Growth
- **Personalized development planning** — Create Actionable Development Plans
- **Prerequisite Leadership Challenge® Workshop** — Build On Prior Workshop Learning
- **In-person or virtual facilitation** — Choose Flexible Workshop Delivery

### [Self Empowered™ Workshop](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/workshops/leadership-challenge-self-empowered)
*Service*
Build leadership self-awareness, explore effective behaviors, and identify practical actions for growth through a facilitator-led workshop.
A four-hour, facilitator-led learning experience for developing leaders at any level. Based on The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership®, the workshop uses participants’ LPI® Self Empowered assessment reports, activities, and discussions to build self-awareness, explore leadership behaviors, and identify actions for growth. Delivered in person or virtually, it is divided into two sessions and introduces participants to the language of leadership through their own behaviors.
- Categories: Leadership Development Services (https://nowen.ai/category/leadership-development-services)

- **Five Practices leadership framework** — Apply The Five Practices
- **Self Empowered assessment application** — Use Personalized Assessment Insights
- **Actionable leadership development** — Plan Concrete Growth Actions
- **Leadership self-awareness** — Develop Leadership Self-Awareness
- **Facilitator-led activities and discussions** — Engage In Facilitated Learning
- **Leadership development for all levels** — Develop Leaders At Every Level
- **Flexible two-session delivery** — Choose In-Person Or Virtual Delivery

### [The Leadership Practices Inventory® Debrief](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/workshops/leadership-practices-inventory-debrief)
*Service*
Helps leaders turn personalized LPI feedback into greater self-awareness, actionable development plans, and immediate steps toward leadership growth.
A four-hour, facilitator-led learning experience that helps leaders understand and use personalized LPI assessment results. Participants explore the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership®, interpret their feedback report, identify strengths and development priorities, create action plans, and commit to next steps. The debrief can be delivered in person or virtually.
- Categories: Leadership Development Services (https://nowen.ai/category/leadership-development-services)

- **Personalized LPI results interpretation** — Understand Your Leadership Feedback
- **Personalized development planning** — Create A Personal Development Plan
- **Leadership self-awareness** — Build Leadership Self-Awareness
- **Five Practices leadership framework** — Connect Behaviors To Effective Leadership
- **Facilitator-led delivery** — Choose In-Person Or Virtual Delivery
- **Ongoing development follow-through** — Support Continued Leadership Growth
- **Four-hour modular learning experience** — Follow A Structured Five-Module Experience

### [The Student Leadership Challenge® Workshop](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/workshops/student-leadership-challenge)
*Service*
Helps students build leadership skills, understand their behaviors, and apply the Five Practices to make an impact.
A highly interactive learning experience for high school students, undergraduates, and student organizations. Participants explore The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership®, use Student LPI® 360 feedback to identify strengths and growth areas, and take part in facilitator-led activities and discussions. The flexible program can be delivered in person or virtually, as a workshop or integrated into course curricula.
- Categories: Leadership Development Services (https://nowen.ai/category/leadership-development-services)

- **Five Practices curriculum** — Learn Proven Leadership Practices
- **Student LPI® 360 feedback** — Identify Strengths And Growth Areas
- **Facilitated interactive learning** — Apply Feedback Through Guided Activities
- **Leadership skill practice** — Practice Skills In Everyday Life
- **Flexible course integration** — Adapt Learning To Your Course
- **Student leadership development** — Build Confidence And Leadership Awareness
- **Educator facilitation materials** — Equip Educators To Facilitate Learning

### [The Leadership Challenge® Facilitation Set](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/workshops/leadership-challenge-facilitation-set)
*Service*
Deliver adaptable leadership workshops with ready-to-use materials that save preparation time and support engaging learning experiences.
A package of ready-to-implement workshop tools for The Leadership Challenge® Workshop, The Challenge Continues™, and the Leadership Practices Inventory® (LPI®) Debrief. It includes scripted facilitator guides for in-person and virtual delivery, more than 100 experiential activities, videos, and customizable slides. The materials help trainers prepare and adapt leadership development experiences.

- **Three workshop experiences** — Deliver Three Workshop Experiences
- **Scripted facilitator guides** — Guide In-Person And Virtual Delivery
- **Experiential activities** — Customize Learning With 100+ Activities
- **Facilitation videos** — Illustrate Leadership Practices With Videos
- **Ready-to-implement materials** — Prepare Workshops Without Starting From Scratch
- **Customizable slides** — Adapt Slides To Workshop Needs

### [The Leadership Challenge® Practitioner Certification](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/certification/certified-practitioner)
*Service*
Build the knowledge and facilitation skills to deliver and scale Leadership Challenge experiences, develop leaders, and earn a professional credential.
An online, two-week blended learning course for practitioners who want to implement and scale The Leadership Challenge within their organization. It combines self-paced learning, four live virtual sessions, facilitation practice with peer feedback, and a final certification exam. Participants deepen their knowledge of The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership®, the LPI®, facilitation methods, and tailoring learning experiences. Successful participants earn the Certified Practitioner credential. Materials include two facilitation sets, a seventh-edition eBook, and an LPI® Self Empowered Report.

- **Certification exam and credential** — Earn A Practitioner Credential
- **Five Practices and LPI expertise** — Deepen Leadership Framework Knowledge
- **Leadership experience design and delivery** — Tailor Leadership Learning Experiences
- **Organizational implementation and scaling** — Implement And Scale Leadership Development
- **Live virtual instruction** — Learn From An Expert Facilitator
- **Facilitation practice and peer feedback** — Practice Facilitation Skills
- **Facilitation and assessment expertise** — Strengthen Facilitation And Assessment Skills
- **Self-paced online learning** — Apply Learning At Work
- **Professional development credits** — Earn Professional Development Credits
- **Course materials** — Use Included Learning Materials
- **Online Training Center access** — Access Course Content And Peers

### [LPI® Trained Coach Training](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/certification/trained-coach)
*Service*
Build practical LPI® coaching skills to guide leaders with assessment insights and support their development.
A three-day virtual learning experience for practitioners who want to use the Leadership Practices Inventory® (LPI®) to coach leaders. Participants attend sessions with a Certified Master of The Leadership Challenge®, practice coaching techniques using the LPI® and receive peer feedback. The course develops understanding of the LPI®, its research and development resources, and skills to interpret and present reports. Successful participants earn the LPI® Trained Coach credential.

- **LPI®-guided coaching** — Guide Leaders With LPI® Insights
- **LPI® coaching practice and peer feedback** — Practice Coaching With Peer Feedback
- **LPI® Trained Coach credential** — Earn A Professional Coaching Credential
- **LPI® knowledge and research** — Build LPI® Coaching Expertise
- **LPI® report interpretation and presentation** — Interpret And Present LPI® Reports
- **Virtual classroom instruction** — Learn From A Certified Master
- **Course materials** — Use Included Coaching Materials

### [The Leadership Challenge® Certified Facilitator Program](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/certification/certified-facilitator)
*Service*
Deepen facilitation expertise and strengthen the ability to tailor leadership workshops and develop effective leaders.
A personalized six-month-to-one-year development program for practitioners who want to advance their expertise in facilitating The Leadership Challenge® Workshop. Participants receive one-on-one coaching and mentorship from a Certified Master Mentor, gain practical facilitation experience with feedback, and deepen their understanding of The Five Practices, workshop customization, and LPI® feedback. Candidates must have completed LPI Coach Training and The Leadership Challenge Trained Facilitator course. Guided facilitation experiences lead to the Certified Facilitator credential.

- **Guided facilitation experience** — Practice With Expert Feedback
- **Certified Facilitator credential** — Earn A Recognized Facilitator Credential
- **Certified Master mentorship** — Get Personalized Expert Guidance
- **Facilitation technique development** — Strengthen Your Facilitation Techniques
- **Five Practices expertise** — Deepen Your Leadership Model Expertise
- **Workshop content customization** — Tailor Workshops To Participant Needs
- **LPI® feedback interpretation** — Use LPI Feedback To Guide Leaders
- **Prerequisite training** — Meet Program Entry Requirements

### [The Leadership Challenge® Certified Master-in-Training Program](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/certification/master)
*Service*
Build advanced expertise, practical facilitation and coaching experience, and a path to the Certified Master credential through personalized mentorship and community learning.
A personalized, one-to-two-year development program for practitioners seeking expertise in The Leadership Challenge and the Certified Master credential. Participants receive one-on-one guidance from a Certified Master Mentor, gain hands-on experience facilitating and coaching Leadership Challenge learning experiences, and learn to tailor them to organizational needs. Candidates must have completed The Leadership Challenge Facilitator Certification and, with their mentor’s guidance, complete an application, personal statement, and interview.

- **One-on-one mentorship** — Follow A Personalized Development Plan
- **Facilitation and coaching experience** — Build Practical Facilitation And Coaching Skills
- **Certified Master credential** — Earn A Distinguished Certified Master Credential
- **Organizational learning customization** — Tailor Learning To Organizational Needs
- **Practitioner community access** — Learn From A Community Of Peers
- **Application and interview process** — Complete A Guided Application And Interview
- **Facilitator certification prerequisite** — Build On Facilitator Certification

### [The Leadership Challenge](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/five-practices/books)
*Service*
Use research-grounded guidance to develop leadership skills, address modern workplace challenges, and nurture effective leadership relationships.
The Leadership Challenge is a research-grounded leadership book by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner, now in its seventh edition. It presents leadership as a learnable skill and as a relationship that needs nurturing. The updated edition addresses current workplace challenges and offers guidance for staying relevant and effective in the modern workplace.

- **Five Practices framework** — Develop Leadership Through Five Practices
- **Research-based leadership guidance** — Apply Research-Grounded Leadership Guidance
- **Modern workplace guidance** — Navigate Current Workplace Challenges
- **Learnable leadership skills** — Build Leadership Skills And Relationships

### [The Leadership Challenge Workbook](https://leadershipchallenge.com)
*Service*
Apply The Five Practices in real-world business situations with practical tools and hands-on guidance.
The fourth-edition workbook offers practical tools for applying The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership in real-life business situations. It provides hands-on guidance for planning, implementation, and people management.

- **Five Practices application tools** — Apply Leadership Practices To Real Situations
- **Planning guidance** — Plan Leadership Development Work
- **Implementation guidance** — Implement Leadership Practices
- **People management guidance** — Manage People More Effectively

### [The Student Leadership Challenge](https://leadershipchallenge.com)
*Service*
Helps students build practical leadership skills and prepare to lead in current and future situations.
The Student Leadership Challenge: Five Practices for Becoming an Exemplary Leader, 4th Edition adapts the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® model to students’ needs. It offers real-world leadership training to help students develop skills to lead now and in the future.

- **Student-focused leadership model** — Apply A Student-Relevant Leadership Model
- **Leadership skill development** — Build Skills To Lead Now And Beyond
- **Real-world examples and practical exercises** — Practice Leadership In Real-World Situations

### [The Leadership Challenge Workshop: Participant Workbook, Revised, 5th Edition](https://leadershipchallenge.com)
*Service*
Support leadership development workshops with practical participant guidance grounded in a measurable, learnable approach to leadership behaviors.
A participant workbook designed to maximize the impact of The Leadership Challenge leadership development workshops. The workshop approach is backed by over 25 years of original research and treats leadership as a measurable, learnable, and teachable set of behaviors.

- **Behavior-based leadership learning** — Learn Leadership Behaviors
- **Workshop participant guidance** — Support Workshop Learning
- **Research-backed workshop approach** — Apply Research-Backed Learning

### [The Leadership Challenge Workshop: Values Cards, 4th Edition](https://leadershipchallenge.com)
*Service*
Help learners clarify and understand the importance of values through activities used in The Leadership Challenge Workshop.
A learning tool for clarifying and conceptualizing the importance of values, as presented in Kouzes and Posner’s classic book. Activities using the cards are incorporated into The Leadership Challenge Workshop Facilitator Set.

- **Values clarification** — Clarify And Understand Core Values

### [Leadership Practices Inventory® Action Cards](https://leadershipchallenge.com)
*Service*
Reinforce practical leadership behaviors and help participants apply them to real-life business challenges.
Created by two Certified Masters of The Leadership Challenge Workshop and based on LPI behaviors, these cards reinforce actions associated with the 30 LPI® behaviors. Used with the Facilitator’s Guide, sold separately, they include an activity in which participants apply LPI behaviors to a real-life, unresolved business situation.

- **LPI behavior reinforcement** — Reinforce 30 Leadership Behaviors
- **Real-life business challenge activity** — Apply Behaviors To Real Challenges
- **Facilitator’s Guide use** — Use With The Facilitator’s Guide

## Sources

- [The Leadership Challenge](https://leadershipchallenge.com)
- [LPI® 360](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/leadership-assessments/lpi-360)
- [LPI® 360+](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/shop)
- [LPI® Self](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/leadership-assessments/self)
- [LPI® Self Empowered™](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/leadership-assessments/self-empowered)
- [Student LPI® 360](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/leadership-assessments/student-360)
- [Student LPI® Self](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/leadership-assessments/student-lpi-self)
- [The Leadership Challenge® Workshop](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/workshops/leadership-challenge-workshop)
- [The Challenge Continues™ Workshop](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/workshops/challenge-continues-workshop)
- [Self Empowered™ Workshop](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/workshops/leadership-challenge-self-empowered)
- [The Leadership Practices Inventory® Debrief](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/workshops/leadership-practices-inventory-debrief)
- [The Student Leadership Challenge® Workshop](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/workshops/student-leadership-challenge)
- [The Leadership Challenge® Facilitation Set](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/workshops/leadership-challenge-facilitation-set)
- [The Leadership Challenge® Practitioner Certification](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/certification/certified-practitioner)
- [LPI® Trained Coach Training](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/certification/trained-coach)
- [The Leadership Challenge® Certified Facilitator Program](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/certification/certified-facilitator)
- [The Leadership Challenge® Certified Master-in-Training Program](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/certification/master)
- [The Leadership Challenge](https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/five-practices/books)
