The philosophy underpinning the LCEF is that effective leadership for lasting change is not solely based on traditional measures of power and influence. Instead, it is a composite of intrinsic personality traits, adaptive and innovative leadership styles, constructive thinking patterns, intellectual acumen, and ideological perspectives. This approach recognizes that lasting change is a multifaceted endeavor requiring a leader who is not only strategically competent but also empathetically connected, intellectually versatile, and ideologically balanced.
In this context, effective leadership is seen as a dynamic interplay between personal attributes and broader socio-economic and political understandings, where the leader's role is to navigate complexities with insight, foresight, and adaptability. The LCEF serves as a tool to quantify these attributes, providing a nuanced assessment of a leader's capacity to instigate and sustain meaningful change.