Coming Fall 2026

Leadership Must Be CLEAR

Discover the CLEAR Framework from I Am Not a Leader But... by Lalita Dixit.

I'm Not a Leader, But... book cover by Lalita Dixit

Framework

5 Steps

The Framework

What Does CLEAR Stand For?

The CLEAR Framework distills decades of leadership wisdom into five actionable principles that transform how you lead yourself and others.

C

Clarity

Leaders provide clear expectations about what success looks like, how work should be performed, and how decisions are made.

1Step 1 of 5
L

Leverage

Leaders recognize and utilize the strengths, knowledge, capacity, and talents of the people around them to maximize individual and organizational success.

2Step 2 of 5
E

Empowerment

Leaders create environments where employees are trusted, supported, and given the authority, resources, and confidence to make decisions and contribute meaningfully.

3Step 3 of 5
A

Accountability

Leaders take responsibility for their actions, decisions, and impact on others, while holding themselves to the same standards expected of employees.

4Step 4 of 5
R

Resistance

Resistance is the force that undermines leadership effectiveness. It appears through fear, control, lack of trust, resistance to feedback, poor communication, and an unwillingness to embrace change.

5Step 5 of 5