Embracing 360 Reviews
to Grow Through Holistic Leadership
By Nathan Fretz
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company
Director of Business Services
Ray Toliver
Carbondale CHSD 165
Chief School Business Official
Leadership is often measured not just by outcomes but by the willingness to grow, reflect and adapt. For Ray Toliver and Nathan Fretz, participation in the Illinois ASBO Leadership Institute—and more specifically, the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) 360 Review—offered a powerful opportunity to do just that. Both leaders walked away with valuable insights about themselves, their impact on others and the importance of feedback in cultivating authentic, effective leadership. Their stories offer two perspectives on embracing vulnerability and using self-awareness as a springboard for lasting growth.