Principles, Reflexes, and Practices: The Three Pillars of Each C To make the 7C tangible and actionable, the framework breaks each down into three essential components: 1. The Principle – The core idea or value at the heart of each C. It is the “why” that gives meaning and direction to your actions. The principle helps you understand why this C matters and how it contributes to creating an environment of trust and performance. 2. The Reflexes – The immediate, almost automatic behavioural responses that you can cultivate in specific situations. Reflexes are concrete micro- actions that you can practise daily to embody the principle. Through repetition, they become natural and authentic habits. 3. The Practices – Deliberate, structured and repeatable activities you can engage in to build and strengthen your reflexes. Practices are the tools and routines that turn intention into consistent action. By understanding the principle, cultivating the reflexes and committing to the practices, you progressively internalise the 7Cs until they become a natural and authentic part of your leadership identity.
You no longer “do” leadership according to the 7Cs – you embody the 7Cs. For each C, you will also find pitfalls to avoid: a reflective tool grounded in real situations, designed to deepen learning and insight. The Journey Begins Here In the chapters that follow, we explore each of the 7Cs in detail, starting with the four Cs that form the Foundation (Trust, Consideration, Collaboration and Consistency). We then move to Credibility, the cumulative result of this foundation, and finally to the Summit (Courage and Creativity), where transformational impact becomes possible. Each chapter provides the tools, scientific insights and practical examples you need to begin your journey along the upward spiral of purpose-driven leadership. Whether you are an experienced leader seeking to deepen your practice, or an emerging leader discovering your path, the 7C Compass will guide you towards leadership that is more authentic, more impactful and more closely aligned with your core values.
Take your compass. The spiral awaits.
9 THE 7C LEADERSHIP COMPASS FOR MORAL AMBITION 2025 JONATHAN NORMAND. CREATIVE COMMONS LICENSE
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