The Four Windows of Leadership

Fostering engagement is not about one-time motivational speeches or team buildings. It requires a holistic approach—seeing the team as a complex system, and using structural, social, political, and symbolic tools with intention. When managers become aware of their biases and learn to expand their leadership toolkit, they unlock greater potential, both for themselves and for their people.By coaching managers to consciously use all four perspectives, we empower them to address both the rational and emotional drivers of engagement. Practical coaching questions for each perspective make it easier to diagnose team challenges and support leaders in creating a more inclusive, motivated, and resilient team culture.