The Modern Authority Diagnostic.
A short assessment based on The Modern Authority Model™ to help coaches and leaders understand how trust and authority are currently experienced in their organization.
✓ Takes ~5 minutes
✓ Grounded in leadership research and real-world coaching experience
✓ Designed for reflection, not criticism
A few things to know:
There are no “good” or “bad” scores
The lowest score is often the most informative
Results are meant to guide reflection, not label performance
Most leaders find the value isn’t the score, it’s what the score helps them notice.
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Leadership hasn’t stopped working,
but how authority is experienced has changed, especially with Gen Z athletes.In many programs, challenges with buy‑in, feedback, or accountability aren’t about the desire for lowered standards. They’re about how credibility and trust are built day to day.
The Modern Authority Model™ was created to explain that shift.
This diagnostic is one practical way to see how it may be showing up in your environment. -
After completing the diagnostic, you’ll receive:
A snapshot of how authority is experienced across key phases
Clarity on where trust feels strong and where it may be fragile
Language for challenges that are often felt but hard to name
This isn’t about fixing everything at once.
It’s about identifying where attention matters most. -
This diagnostic is most useful for:
Coaches working with Gen Z athletes
Organizational leaders navigating buy‑in and accountability
Leaders who have felt a shift in their leadership and want to explore how to adapt
If you care about leadership and are open to reflection, this will be useful.
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The Modern Authority Diagnostic is based on The Modern Authority Model™, developed by Dorian Shaw through her work in character, leadership and culture development and experience coaching Division I college athletics.
The framework reflects both leadership research and real‑world patterns in performance environments.
