Deliberate Growth Model
Your Change Journey
Eli uses an easy-to-use system to help people grow. We examine behavior relating to one of three functions: Expression, Levelheadedness, and Insight. Each function includes five smaller behavior clusters that show how you act and respond. This helps Eli figure out your unique Eli Profile and the behaviors that can lead to growth. The functional behavior domains include:
- Expression (E) is how you show up and how others experience you. It includes how you talk, listen, and use body language. Behavior change for Expression is done through SPEAK and it helps build Connection.
- Levelheadedness (L) is about staying calm and steady, especially when things get tough, by keeping your cool and staying focused. Behavior change for Levelheadedness is done through STILL and it builds Calm.
- Insight (I) is your ability to notice patterns, understand what they mean, and take thoughtful action. Behavior change for Insight is through SMART and it builds Clarity.
How Our Deliberate Growth Model Works
Grounded in change theory and personality models, Eli's change journey focuses on concrete behaviors. This means growth can be achieved by becoming more proficient in a specific, deliberate behavior. This is how Change for Good happens.
Behavior - Where Change Happens
Subdomain Behavior Clusters
Under each domain are specific behavior clusters or behaviors that have clear expectations. This allows the Eli tool to quantify proficiency in the functional behavior domains. These serve as behavior change models. The behavior change models include:
SPEAK for Expression
Sincerity – Being honest and trustworthy.
Precision – Speaking clearly and to the point.
Empathy & Active Listening – Seeks to understand facts and feelings.
Adaptability – Adjusts approach based on situation.
Kinesics – Uses and reads non-verbal messages.
STILL for Levelheadedness
Self-Management – Know how you feel and focus.
Thoughtfulness – Think things through before acting.
Integrity – Sticking to values and being accountable.
Leveled Grit – Adjusting goal energy and effort-level.
Learnability – Being open to learning new things.
SMART for Insight
Sense Making – Seek information and spot patterns.
Mean Making – Find purpose in what's seen.
Acting on Results – Turn decisions into action.
Reality-Testing – Check assumptions and disprove.
Teaching – Sharing what you know to grow.
Change for Good
Growth takes effort. To make lasting change, you build your Expression with SPEAK for Connection, stay Levelheaded with STILL for Calm, and have Insight that is SMART for Clarity. These models—SPEAK, STILL, and SMART—help you grow key skills and make real, lasting progress. And that's how Change for Good happens.