Northstar Protocol Masterclass 4
Identity Beyond Role
A$1.00
Core Premise
When identity fuses with role, leadership becomes fragile.
Why It Matters
If leadership performance equals self-worth:
Feedback becomes threat
Delegation feels risky
Reputation drives behaviour
Decisions seek protection, not progress
The role starts leading — you stop.
Strategic Outcome
Stand deeper than role so leadership remains stable under scrutiny.
Operational Lens
Identity isn’t earned. It’s chosen.
Role is a position.
Authorship is who leads.
What the Participant Produces
✓ A situation where image protection has governed decisions
✓ The value that would decide differently
✓ A planned conversation led without costume
Success Indicator
The leader shows up present and accountable — without needing to defend an image.
Forward Direction
Masterclass 5 reveals the subtle enemy of clean direction: persuasive thought. Try it next!