Equip Your People to Connect and Build TrustÂ
ASSESS—ADAPT—DEVELOP
The CORE Recon Framework ("CORE") is Strongside's preferred system for helping leaders strengthen connections and trust.
By turning self- and others‑awareness into real‑time action, CORE equips leaders to connect more quickly and effectively, strengthen relationships, and build trust where performance is shaped—both one‑on‑one and in teams.
CORE is not a personality assessment. It's a leadership connection tool built for real moments, real conversations, and real work.
What Is CORE Recon?
CORE is a behavioral science-based framework delivered through a Digital Training Platform (DTP). It equips leaders and teams to connect, build trust, and communicate clearly—both one-on-one and at scale.Â
CORE is designed to help people understand:
- How they naturally process information
- How stress affects their communication and decision‑making
- What builds (or erodes) trust in real time
That insight is translated into clear, actionable guidance—so people can adjust how they communicate in the moment, not after problems arise.
How CORE Recon Works
CORE combines a short digital assessment with practical application tools and targeted training to help leaders apply insight immediately.
- Assessments are quick to complete, with results available instantly
- Each personal Sequence™ reveals communication preferences, motivators, and stress responses
- Real‑time prompts help you adapt to and connect with others
- Team‑level insights highlight friction points and strengths
These accessible and action-oriented insights make consistent use simple—supporting trust over time.
The result is faster connection, fewer misunderstandings, and more resilient relationships—especially in high‑pressure environments.
Our Role as Certified CORE Recon Facilitators
Strongside is certified to facilitate CORE Recon 101 and CORE Recon 102 training. Our role goes beyond delivering content—we facilitate understanding, guide application, and help leaders move from insight to execution.
Rather than relying on theory alone, we work with clients to:
- Apply CORE insights in real, everyday conversations
- Strengthen communication before tension or conflict escalates
- Build trust intentionally, consistently, and over time
What Teams Experience
While every organization is different, teams using CORE consistently report:
- Stronger one‑on‑one communication
- Less friction and misinterpretation
- Clearer expectations and alignment
- Increased leadership confidence
- Greater trust—especially under stress
CORE gives leaders a practical framework that makes it simpler to understand others—and easier to lead.Â
Who Uses CORE Recon
CORE is ideal for individuals and teams looking to strengthen relationships, including:
- Leaders and executives
- Project managers
- Teams focused on improving their effectiveness
- Churches and nonprofit organizations
- Couples and families
CORE is designed to help people connect more effectively—with clarity, intention, and trust.
Ready to Build Trust Through Connection?
Trust doesn’t begin with intention—it begins with connection. And connection is shaped by what leaders say, how they listen, and what they do next.
CORE provides a proven framework and an innovative tool to help leaders connect consistently and build trust more quickly—one interaction at a time.
Engage Strongside to explore how CORE Recon can support your mission.
CORE Basics Training (6-hour)
This full-day course teaches leaders to use CORE's framework to improve the foundational skills of accurate self-awareness, other awareness, and understanding the impact of higher levels of stress on behavior.
Participants practice applying information from the DTP to improve connections with the people in their teams, families, and friends.Â
During the course, participants will...
- Complete the assessment and learn about the CORE Recon framework.
- Use the CORE DTP...
- To RECON: recognize their own characteristics and develop accurate awareness about others.
- Identify STRESS movements: understanding changes in behavior when under increasing levels of stress.
- To CONNECT: understand, adjust to, and improve connection with others.