Unlock The Leader
In Everyone
The Leadership Challenge® is a research-based development
program that increases the leadership potential of anyone, at any
level, and in any organization.
Loved by clients across industries
What if everyone in your organisation spoke a common language of Leadership?
The Leadership Challenge is a proven, evidence-based model of leadership development grounded in the research of Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner. At FocusU we have helped companies embrace a shared paradigm of Leadership using The Leadership Challenge workshops and assessments.
The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership®
Model the Way
Lead by example. Great leaders clarify their values and set the standard through their own actions. They don’t just talk about what matters - they live it.
Inspire a Shared Vision
Create a compelling future. Leaders imagine what's possible and rally others around it. Their passion and clarity aligns teams towards a shared goal.
Challenge the Process
Drive innovation and growth. Leaders question assumptions, take smart risks, and learn from setbacks. They push boundaries to create progress.
Enable Others to Act
Leadership is a team effort. These leaders strengthen others, encourage collaboration, foster a culture of support, empower and build trust.
Encourage the Heart
Recognize and celebrate. Leaders make people feel seen. They appreciate efforts, celebrate wins, and build pride in team accomplishments.
The Leadership Challenge® Workshop and The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® are registered trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. The associated icons are copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
The Leadership Challenge Workshop
- The Leadership Challenge® Workshop stands out because it’s practical, flexible, and easy to bring into any organization’s context. It’s designed to meet leaders where they are – and help them grow from there.
- At its core are the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® – a proven framework that helps leaders model values, inspire others, and lead meaningful change.
- Powered by the LPI®: Leadership Practices Inventory®, The Leadership Challenge® helps develop leadership across the board – from emerging talent to seasoned executives.
- Above all, The Leadership Challenge® is built on a powerful belief: that leadership is not about position or title. It’s about behavior. And anyone can learn how to inspire, engage, and lead others to do extraordinary things.
Why organizations choose The
Leadership Challenge
Backed by over 30 years of research, the TLC approach doesn’t
just teach leadership - it transforms it.
Stronger Leadership at All Levels
Empowers individuals across the organization—not just those with titles—to step up and lead effectively.
Improved Team Collaboration & Trust
Fosters a culture of openness, mutual respect, and shared goals, leading to stronger, more aligned teams.
Clarity in Vision & Direction
Helps leaders communicate a compelling shared vision, ensuring alignment and purpose across teams.
Faster Innovation & Change Adoption
By encouraging smart risk-taking and challenging the status quo, teams become more agile and forward-thinking.
Increased Employee Engagement & Retention
When leaders model values and recognize contributions, people feel valued—driving motivation and loyalty.
Consistent Leadership Culture
Provides a common leadership language and behavior set—creating consistency in how leadership shows up across the organization.
Who would this ideally be suitable for?
Leadership is a daily behavior. When everyone in your organization – especially those on the frontlines – starts thinking and acting like a leader, the impact is transformative.
Our programs, based on The Leadership Challenge, are tailored to develop your:
- Emerging leaders
- First-time managers
- Mid-level managers
- High potential (Hi-Po) employees
- Senior executives.
How is this
workshop available?
Get started today
The Leadership Challenge® Workshop offers your organization a powerful way to build a shared leadership language and mindset. At FocusU, we take the time to understand your unique context – so we can co-create an experience that truly fits your goals and culture. Curious to see how the feedback for your leaders looks like?
Trusted by businesses big and small
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FocusU has always made learning interesting. Topics are converted into activities and the learning from the activities are then discussed - which makes us relate to it in real time. The best part is there is no PPT and the team is always takes inputs for discussion. A facilitator is definitely more knowledgeable than the people who attend the training. The key is how you hold your intelligence within yourself and get down to the level of attendees.
Selvam Thamizharassan
CGI Manager Consulting -
We needed a competent, experienced, confident and flexible partner and FocusU performed with excellence. It was not easy to keep a group of highly experienced doctors and seasoned professionals engaged. FocusU team did a great job navigating the group with confidence. We all enjoyed and therefore learned through the process with lots of laughter, fun and new insights.
Pooja Agarwal
The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (The Union) Head- Human Resources -
The Leadership workshop helped all of us to take a step back and analyse ourselves on the kind of leadership traits we have and that we don’t have. How we could all become better leaders and help others grow along with us.
Anuj Mathur
Reed Manch Exhibitions Managing Director -
FocusU was a simple Google search for me. Having said that, there were other training firms whose details also showed up. But right from the time that I established my first contact with them, there has not been an instance where I had to follow up with their team. Extremely proactive, understand their clients needs and the best part - they customize the training requirements really well!
Antony Titus
DHL Express India Head - Customer Service Development -
Thank you for an excellent senior management intervention (AGM – AVP level) using the Leadership Challenge construct. The program aimed to develop leaders embodying our brand. The intervention included conducting a diagnostic and designing the workshop to suit the need of the target audience, which FocusU did impeccably.
Shikha Verma
Yamaha Motor India Sr Manager
