The above the line/below the line framework or theory was first introduced by the Conscious Leadership Group, a coaching and consulting company.

What are above and below the line behaviors?

Above the line behaviors are positive, proactive, and solution-focused behaviors that help individuals and teams achieve their goals. Examples include taking responsibility, being accountable, and seeking solutions.

Below the line behaviors, on the other hand, are negative, reactive, and problem-focused behaviors that hinder progress and create conflict. Examples include blaming, denying responsibility, and avoiding difficult conversations. Blame, shame, justify.

Leaders can identify above and below the line behaviors by observing how team members respond to challenges, opportunities, and feedback. For example, if a team member takes responsibility for their mistakes and seeks solutions when faced with a problem, they are exhibiting above the line behavior. If a team member blames others for their mistakes or denies responsibility, they are exhibiting below the line behavior.

What about in leadership? Below the line leadership occurs when a leader is closed, defensive, and committed to being right. On the contrary, above the line leadership occurs when a leader is open, curious, and committed to learning.

Above the line leadership is critical to business success.

So todays suggestion for you to think on is this – how can you be a more consistent, above the line leader for your team?

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