Rahim B.
Executive Director, Unheard Voices Outreach
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How do leadership assessments like DISC and 360 feedback help leaders grow?
Leadership assessments like DISC, 360 feedback, Hogan, and CliftonStrengths help leaders grow by increasing self-awareness and revealing blind spots in communication and behavior. These tools provide objective data for leadership development, enabling leaders to understand their impact on others and create targeted improvement strategies.
I use these powerful assessment tools as conversation starters rather than definitive labels. Together, we explore what the data reveals about your natural strengths and growth opportunities, then translate those insights into practical actions.
Based in Cleveland, Ohio· In-person, virtual, or travel to your location
Which Assessment is Right for You?
→ Blind spots & derailers? Hogan
→ Natural strengths? CliftonStrengths
→ How others see you? 360 Feedback
→ Culinary industry? Culinary Assessment
Two Ways to Work With Assessments
Assessment-Only
Get valuable self-insight without a full coaching engagement. Perfect for HR teams, organizations, or individuals seeking data-driven development.
- Full assessment administration
- Comprehensive written report
- 60-90 min expert debrief session
- Development recommendations
Assessment-Only
Standalone assessment with expert debrief. Perfect for quick insights without ongoing coaching.
- Full assessment + written report
- 60-90 min expert debrief
- Development recommendations
RECOMMENDED
Assessment + Coaching
Turn insights into lasting change with ongoing coaching support and accountability.
- Everything in standalone
- Integrated into coaching
- Ongoing support & tracking
Frequently Asked Questions
What are leadership assessments?
Leadership assessments are data-driven tools that measure personality traits, strengths, potential derailers, and 360-degree feedback to help leaders understand themselves better and develop targeted growth plans. They provide objective insights that reveal blind spots and development opportunities you might not see on your own.
How do I know which assessment is right for me?
The best assessment depends on your goals. Hogan is ideal for executives wanting deep self-insight and coaching. CliftonStrengths works well for strengths-focused development. 360 Feedback is best when you want input from your actual team. Book a free discovery call and I'll help you choose.
What's the difference between standalone and coaching packages?
Standalone assessments include the assessment plus a 60-90 minute debrief session with me. Coaching packages integrate the assessment insights into ongoing coaching sessions where we work together to apply and develop based on your results.
Can I use assessments for my team?
Absolutely! Team assessments are powerful for improving communication, understanding work styles, and building psychological safety. I offer discounted rates for team packages and can facilitate team debrief sessions.
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Assessments We Offer
Each tool reveals a different dimension of leadership. I'll help you choose the right one — or combine several for a complete picture.
Hogan Assessments
CertifiedThe gold standard for executive-level insight. Hogan measures your leadership personality, strengths, derailers (dark side), and values — revealing how you actually show up to others, especially under stress. Used by 75% of Fortune 500 companies with 30+ years of research.
Best for: Executive selection, senior leadership development, understanding blind spots & derailment risks
Book Hogan SessionCliftonStrengths
Discover your top talent themes out of 34 possible strengths. CliftonStrengths takes a positive, strengths-based approach — focusing on what you do well and how to do more of it. Great for individuals and teams who want to lead from their natural abilities.
Best for: Strengths-based development, team mapping, positive leadership focus
Book Strengths Session360 Feedback
Get anonymous, candid feedback from your boss, peers, and direct reports about your real leadership behaviors. A 360 is the ultimate reality check — showing how you actually show up day-to-day from multiple trusted perspectives, not just your own.
Best for: Leaders wanting honest input about their real impact and blind spots
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Culinary Leadership Assessment
The first scenario-based leadership assessment built for the culinary and hospitality industry. Instead of abstract self-ratings, you respond to realistic kitchen and restaurant scenarios — measuring Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Teamwork, and Problem Solving.
Best for: Chefs, kitchen managers, and hospitality leaders seeking industry-specific development
Compare Leadership Assessments
Side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right assessment for your goals
HoganCertified | CliftonStrengths | 360 Feedback | Culinary LeadershipNew | DISC* | MBTI* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What It Measures | Leadership personality, strengths, derailers (dark side), and values - how you show up to others | 34 talent themes ranked from strongest to weakest | Anonymous feedback from boss, peers, direct reports about your leadership behaviors | Scenario-based assessment measuring 5 culinary leadership dimensions: Resilience, EI, Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving | Observable behavioral styles (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness) | 16 personality types based on 4 dichotomies |
| Best For | Executive selection, leadership development, coaching at senior levels | Strengths-based development, team mapping, positive focus | Leaders wanting honest input about their real leadership impact and blind spots | Chefs, kitchen managers, hospitality leaders seeking industry-specific leadership development | Team communication, sales training, general self-awareness | General self-awareness, career exploration |
| Research & Validation | 30+ years of research, 100+ validation studies annually, used by 75% of Fortune 500 | Research-backed, focuses on what you do well | Process-based, effectiveness depends on rater honesty and skilled facilitation | Proprietary tool built on culinary industry research and real kitchen leadership scenarios | Widely used, less rigorous scientific validation | Highly popular but criticized for lack of predictive validity |
| Perspective | How others see you and how you show up under stress - measures reputation and observed behaviors | Your natural patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving | How you're actually showing up day-to-day from multiple trusted perspectives | How you lead in realistic culinary scenarios — measured through actions, not self-perception | How you tend to behave in different situations | How you prefer to perceive and judge information |
| What You Get | Deep insight into leadership effectiveness, blind spots, and derailment risks | Clarity on natural talents, positive development focus | Real-world reality check on leadership impact with specific behavioral feedback | Personalized report with scores across 5 dimensions plus coaching recommendations | Basic behavioral insights, improved team communication | Language for personality differences, self-insight |
| I Offer This | ✓ Certified | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Proprietary | For comparison | For comparison |
Hogan AssessmentsCertified✓ Offered
What It Measures
Leadership personality, strengths, derailers (dark side), and values - how you show up to others
Best For
Executive selection, leadership development, coaching at senior levels
Research & Validation
30+ years of research, 100+ validation studies annually, used by 75% of Fortune 500
Perspective
How others see you and how you show up under stress - measures reputation and observed behaviors
What You Get
Deep insight into leadership effectiveness, blind spots, and derailment risks
CliftonStrengths✓ Offered
What It Measures
34 talent themes ranked from strongest to weakest
Best For
Strengths-based development, team mapping, positive focus
Research & Validation
Research-backed, focuses on what you do well
Perspective
Your natural patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving
What You Get
Clarity on natural talents, positive development focus
360 Feedback✓ Offered
What It Measures
Anonymous feedback from boss, peers, direct reports about your leadership behaviors
Best For
Leaders wanting honest input about their real leadership impact and blind spots
Research & Validation
Process-based, effectiveness depends on rater honesty and skilled facilitation
Perspective
How you're actually showing up day-to-day from multiple trusted perspectives
What You Get
Real-world reality check on leadership impact with specific behavioral feedback
Culinary Leadership✓ Offered
What It Measures
Scenario-based assessment measuring 5 culinary leadership dimensions: Resilience, EI, Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving
Best For
Chefs, kitchen managers, hospitality leaders seeking industry-specific leadership development
Research & Validation
Proprietary tool built on culinary industry research and real kitchen leadership scenarios
Perspective
How you lead in realistic culinary scenarios — measured through actions, not self-perception
What You Get
Personalized report with scores across 5 dimensions plus coaching recommendations
DISCCompare only
What It Measures
Observable behavioral styles (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness)
Best For
Team communication, sales training, general self-awareness
Research & Validation
Widely used, less rigorous scientific validation
Perspective
How you tend to behave in different situations
What You Get
Basic behavioral insights, improved team communication
Myers-Briggs (MBTI)Compare only
What It Measures
16 personality types based on 4 dichotomies
Best For
General self-awareness, career exploration
Research & Validation
Highly popular but criticized for lack of predictive validity
Perspective
How you prefer to perceive and judge information
What You Get
Language for personality differences, self-insight
* DISC and MBTI shown for comparison only
Why Leaders Choose Steve
What it's like working with a coach who helps you see yourself clearly
Brandon Chrostowski
Founder and CEO, Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute
Testimonial: “Steve's training and coaching are a powerful model... He quickly builds trust and enables students to face triggers and challenges that once held them back.”
Inspiring Quote: “Leadership assessments are mirrors, not labels. The value isn't in the score—it's in the conversation that follows. When leaders see themselves clearly, they can lead others more authentically.”
Getting the Most from Leadership Assessments
- Choose assessments that align with your specific development goals
- Combine multiple tools (DISC, Hogan, 360) for a complete leadership picture
- Work with a certified coach to interpret results accurately
- Focus on strengths amplification, not just weakness correction
- Use assessment insights to build targeted development plans with measurable outcomes
Common Questions About Leadership Assessments
Learn more about our assessment tools and how they can accelerate your leadership development
What are leadership assessments?
Leadership assessments are data-driven tools that measure personality traits, strengths, potential derailers, and 360-degree feedback to help leaders understand themselves better and develop targeted growth plans. They provide objective insights that reveal blind spots and development opportunities you might not see on your own.
What is a Hogan Assessment and why is it valuable?
Hogan Assessments are scientifically validated personality assessments used by over 75% of Fortune 500 companies. They measure day-to-day personality (Hogan Personality Inventory), potential derailers under stress (Hogan Development Survey), and core values and motivations (Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory). These insights help leaders understand their strengths, blind spots, and how they're perceived by others. As a certified Hogan consultant in Cleveland, Ohio, Steve provides expert debriefing.
What is CliftonStrengths and how is it different from Hogan?
CliftonStrengths (formerly StrengthsFinder) identifies your top talent themes from 34 possibilities, helping you understand what you naturally do best. While Hogan focuses on personality and potential derailers, CliftonStrengths emphasizes leveraging natural talents for success. Both are valuable and complementary tools for leadership development available to Cleveland and Northeast Ohio executives.
How does 360-degree feedback work?
360-degree feedback gathers confidential input from your supervisor, peers, direct reports, and sometimes clients about your leadership behaviors. This multi-perspective view reveals how others experience your leadership, highlighting strengths and development areas you might not see yourself. It's a powerful catalyst for growth when combined with coaching.
Can I get assessments without coaching?
Yes! While assessments are most powerful when combined with coaching, you can purchase individual assessments with a comprehensive debrief session. Many Cleveland and Ohio organizations use assessments for hiring decisions, team development, or personal growth. Steve provides expert interpretation and actionable development recommendations.