After your Leadership Compass Guide is generated, you may be able to review, edit, sign, and share it.
This is the stage where your guide moves from generated content into something you can own, use, and share intentionally.
Why this step matters
Your guide is built from accepted reflections, but it still deserves a final review.
Editing, signing, and sharing help you:
- make the guide sound more like you
- clarify your commitments
- remove anything that feels inaccurate
- make the guide more practical
- mark the guide as ready
- decide who should see it
- use the guide for accountability and growth
Your guide should feel personal, useful, and true.
Review before editing
Before making edits, read the full guide from beginning to end.
As you review, ask:
- Does this sound like me?
- Is this accurate?
- Is anything missing?
- Is anything repeated too often?
- Is anything too vague?
- Is anything too strong or too soft?
- Would I actually use this language?
- Would I be comfortable sharing this section?
Do not rush this review. The guide is meant to support your leadership beyond the cohort.
Editing your guide
If guide editing is available, use it to make the guide clearer and more useful.
You may want to edit:
- wording that does not sound like you
- generic statements
- repeated ideas
- unclear commitments
- overly polished language
- unrealistic promises
- missing examples
- sections that need more practical detail
Editing is not about making the guide perfect. It is about making the guide usable.
What to keep while editing
As you edit, keep the strongest parts of your guide.
Look for language that:
- feels honest
- reflects your values
- names real behavior
- gives you clear direction
- helps others understand how you lead
- connects to your standards and commitments
- helps you return to alignment when you drift
Do not remove something just because it feels challenging. Some of the most useful content may stretch you.
What to revise
Revise content that feels:
- too vague
- too generic
- too idealized
- too harsh
- too soft
- too long
- disconnected from your real leadership
- hard to practice
- uncomfortable for the wrong reason
Your guide should challenge you, but it should still be realistic.
Editing for your own voice
Your guide should sound like you.
If a sentence feels unnatural, rewrite it.
For example, instead of:
I will optimize relational dynamics through intentional clarity.
You might write:
I will make expectations clear early so people know where we stand.
Clear language is usually better than impressive language.
Editing for action
A good guide should help you act.
When editing commitments, ask:
- What will I actually do?
- When will I practice this?
- Who will experience this from me?
- How will I know if I am drifting?
- What will I do when I fall short?
Actionable language makes the guide easier to use.
Signing your guide
Some workflows may allow you to sign or mark your guide as complete.
Signing your guide is a way to take ownership of the content.
Before signing, confirm:
- you have reviewed the full guide
- the language sounds like you
- your commitments are realistic
- you understand what the guide includes
- you are comfortable with the current version
- you understand what sharing options are available
Signing does not mean you will lead perfectly. It means you are willing to use the guide as a reference for how you want to lead.
What signing means
Signing your guide may represent:
- ownership
- commitment
- readiness
- completion of the guide review process
- a personal decision to use the guide going forward
It may also help your dashboard show that your guide is complete.
What signing does not mean
Signing your guide does not mean:
- the guide is perfect
- your leadership is finished
- you cannot keep growing
- you must share every section
- you will never revise your commitments
- you have to live everything flawlessly
Leadership Compass is meant to support growth, not create pressure to be perfect.
Sharing your guide
Depending on your setup, you may be able to share your guide by invitation.
Sharing should be intentional.
You might share your guide with:
- a Facilitator
- a Leader
- a coach
- a mentor
- a teammate
- a direct report
- an accountability partner
Share your guide when it will help someone understand you, support you, or hold you accountable in a healthy way.
What to share
You may not need to share the entire guide.
You might choose to share sections such as:
- your leadership promise
- your team commitments
- your communication standards
- your development focus
- your recommitment statement
- selected expectations for how you want to lead
Share what is useful for the relationship and the purpose.
What to keep private
Some parts of your guide may be personal.
You may choose to keep private:
- early reflections
- sensitive growth areas
- personal stories
- private development notes
- sections that are not relevant to the person receiving the guide
- content you are still working through
Use judgment. Sharing should support your leadership, not create unnecessary exposure.
Sharing with a Facilitator
Sharing with a Facilitator can help you:
- refine the guide
- prepare for a check-in
- discuss patterns
- clarify commitments
- identify next steps
- process feedback
Facilitators can support your thinking, but the guide should remain your own.
Sharing with a Leader
Sharing with a Leader can help them understand:
- how you want to lead
- what support you need
- what commitments you are practicing
- what kind of feedback is useful
- what you are working to improve
You do not have to share everything. Share what helps your leader support your growth.
Sharing with your team
You may choose to share selected parts of your guide with your team.
This can be helpful when you want to clarify:
- how you communicate
- how you make decisions
- what standards matter to you
- how you want to handle conflict
- what people can expect from you
- how the team can give you feedback
Sharing with a team should be thoughtful, relevant, and practical.
Invitation-based sharing
If sharing is invitation-based, only invited people should be able to access the guide or selected content.
Before sending an invitation, check:
- who you are inviting
- why you are inviting them
- what they will be able to see
- whether sharing is appropriate
- whether the guide is ready
If you are unsure, ask your Champion or Facilitator.
What if I shared with the wrong person?
If you believe the guide was shared incorrectly, contact your Champion, Facilitator, or support contact.
They may be able to help review access or remove sharing permissions depending on the setup.
What happens after sharing?
After sharing, the person may be able to review the guide or selected content.
You can use the shared guide as a starting point for:
- a coaching conversation
- a one-on-one
- a feedback discussion
- a team alignment conversation
- an accountability check-in
- a development plan
The guide is most helpful when it leads to better conversations and better leadership practice.
Common questions
Do I have to edit my guide?
Not always, but reviewing and editing is recommended. It helps the guide sound like you and become more useful.
Do I have to sign my guide?
This depends on your cohort setup. If signing is available, it may be part of completing the guide process.
Can I keep my guide private?
Yes, unless your organization has a specific program expectation. Sharing should be intentional.
Can my Leader automatically see my guide?
A Leader should not automatically see your full guide unless your organization has configured access that way or you choose to share it.
Can my Facilitator see my guide?
If assigned and configured, a Facilitator may be able to support guide review. Sharing and visibility depend on your setup.
Can I edit the guide after signing?
This depends on your workflow. If you need to make a change after signing, contact your Facilitator or Champion.
Troubleshooting
I cannot edit the guide.
Editing may not be enabled, or the guide may already be signed or locked. Contact your Facilitator or Champion if changes are needed.
I cannot sign the guide.
Check whether required guide sections are complete. You may need to review or save changes first.
I cannot share the guide.
Sharing may not be enabled, or the guide may need to be signed first.
The person I shared with cannot access the guide.
Confirm the invitation was sent to the correct email or user account and that the recipient has the required access.
I want to remove someone’s access.
Contact your Champion, Facilitator, or support contact to review sharing permissions.
Best practices
- Read the full guide before editing.
- Keep the language clear and personal.
- Make commitments actionable.
- Do not over-polish your voice out of the guide.
- Sign only after reviewing the full guide.
- Share intentionally.
- Share only what is useful and appropriate.
- Use the guide to support better conversations.
Editing, signing, and sharing help your Leadership Compass Guide become something you can own and use in real leadership moments.
