Coaching for Growth: The Manasse Framework for Leadership Development
Posted on February 21, 2025 by Mark Manasse, Ph.D., One of Thousands of Leadership Coaches on Noomii.
Growth isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress. Discover a framework to improve leadership, learning, and equity in a way that lasts.
Whether we’re stepping into a leadership role, changing careers, or striving for personal growth, learning isn’t just about acquiring new skills—it’s about how we learn, how we lead, and how we navigate change in a way that is sustainable and meaningful. When we recognize that growth is a continuous process, we open ourselves up to transformation, not just temporary change.
That’s why I developed the Leadership Learning Framework—a tool designed to support ongoing personal and professional development. This approach recognizes that growth isn’t about perfecting any one area but about improving in one or more domains over time. By focusing on these four key areas, we can create meaningful and lasting change:
Improving the Task at Hand – Whether you’re refining your leadership, communication, or decision-making skills, targeted growth in a specific task is an essential first step.
Developing Leadership Skills – Leadership isn’t just about managing others; it’s about learning how to guide, inspire, and support those around you—including yourself.
Understanding How We Learn – Recognizing how we process new information and adapt to change can make personal and professional development much more effective.
Practicing Equity – Meeting yourself and others where they are, without judgment, allows for true growth and transformation. It’s about acknowledging the realities of the present moment and working from there.
A Framework for Real Progress
This framework isn’t about mastering each domain in a linear way—it’s about recognizing where you are and where you want to improve. Growth looks different for everyone. Some people may focus on refining a specific skill, while others may reflect on how they lead or how they approach learning. There’s no finish line—just continuous improvement.
For example, someone in a leadership position might focus on developing their ability to guide and support their team (Leadership), while also working on how they personally absorb and apply new information (Understanding How We Learn). Another person may want to refine their expertise in a specific task (Improving the Task) while also ensuring they’re meeting others with empathy and understanding (Practicing Equity).
Why This Matters in Coaching
Coaching isn’t about finding quick fixes—it’s about creating long-term growth in ways that feel authentic and sustainable. The Leadership Learning Framework helps identify where you are, where you’d like to be, and how you can get there over time. As a coach, I don’t provide one-size-fits-all solutions—I guide you through reflecting on what areas matter most to you right now and how you can make incremental progress. Setbacks? They’re part of the process. Growth isn’t a straight line, and this framework provides a way to adjust, reflect, and keep moving forward no matter what challenges arise.
Let’s Work Together
Growth doesn’t happen overnight, and you don’t have to figure it out alone. If you’re ready to take an intentional step toward long-term progress, let’s talk. Coaching can help you apply this framework in a way that makes sense for your goals—so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
