CORE Model
Triggering Awareness Where Performance Begins
Before You Can Act, You Must See.
CORE™ awakens the mind to four realities, Self, Others, Process, and Environment so workers don’t just follow steps, they understand what’s really happening.
Most systems tell people what to do. BootLink starts with helping them see. CORE™ is the moment your system begins to think. It's the mental framework that trains awareness before behavior, before compliance, before performance. Without CORE, there is no consciousness. Without consciousness, there is no agency.
What Is CORE™?
CORE is not a process. It’s a perception shift.
Most programs jump to action. CORE pauses to train the eye of the mind. It is the mental practice of awareness that flips on a worker’s ability to think, adjust, and contribute. CORE activates the Reticular Activating System (RAS), the brain’s internal radar, so people begin noticing what matters before they move.
“CORE is the daily mental practice that flips on the switch of human agency.”
— John Toups, Developer of BootLink
The 4 Elements of CORE™
| Element | Definition | What It Unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Consciousness of Self | Your readiness, mindset, emotion, and energy. | Personal agency. |
| Consciousness of Others | Noticing teammates’ signals, needs, and emotional state. | Empathy and mutual support. |
| Readiness of the Process | Is the plan clear? Does everyone understand it? | Alignment and confidence. |
| Readiness of Environment | Are the surroundings organized and safe? Are distractions removed? | Clarity and control. |
If you can’t see it, you can’t adjust it. If you can’t adjust it, you can’t improve it.
Why CORE Matters
CORE prevents blind execution.
It gives every worker and supervisor a shared mental model that creates alignment without needing a meeting.
More than a checklist, CORE is a consciousness system used in the morning, at key transitions, and during post-task reflection.
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Boosts safety without fear-based compliance
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Builds trust by creating shared awareness
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Reduces chaos and distraction
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Supports learning, noticing, and improvement
How CORE Connects to the System
CORE is the first phase in a powerful progression that drives transformation:
| System Phase | What It Does |
|---|---|
| CORE | Creates awareness. Focused attention on what matters. |
| ACT | Aligns that awareness with execution. (Plan → Check → Adjust) |
| CARE | Builds relationships through safe, empathic communication. |
| BootLink It | Captures learning, reinforces contribution, and closes the loop. |
Together, they unlock The Agency Wave™, a five-part transformation that reshapes the company from the inside out.
