LEADERSHIP TOOLS

Practice the decision before it costs you.

These are the practice instruments from stage three of our system. Use them free — they are the same scenarios our cohorts run, and they show you where readiness is thin.

Interactive · 4 Scenarios · 3 Minutes

The Leadership Dilemma Simulator

Four real situations senior leaders face every quarter. Pick your move, get instant coaching, and see the leadership style you default to under pressure.

The Director
The Coach
The Diplomat
The Architect

No signup. No email. Just leadership reps.

Interactive · 12 Cards · 8 Seconds Each

Delegate or Do It Yourself?

A task hits your calendar. You have five seconds. Do it, delegate it, defer it, or delete it. See how many hours a week you're leaking to work you shouldn't be doing.

Do
Only you can
Delegate
Someone else can
Defer
Not this week
Delete
Doesn't need doing

Miss the timer and it counts as a leak.

Interactive · 4 Scenes · EQ Under Pressure

Read the Room

Four moments senior leaders miss. Read the emotion driving the behavior, pick the best next move, and see where your emotional intelligence holds up — and where it leaks.

Self-Awareness
Empathy
Self-Regulation
Social Skill

Scored on Goleman's four EQ dimensions.

Interactive · 6 Direct Reports · 90-Day Board

Bench Builder

Six direct reports. Ninety days. Assign each one a move — stretch, mentor, rest, or hold. Then see how deep your bench actually got.

Stretch Assignment
New scope that tests them
Mentor Pairing
Scaffolded growth
Rest Cycle
Time to reset
Hold & Observe
Gather data before acting

Doing nothing is also a move — with consequences.

04 // Cost of Inaction

What weak leadership is costing you this year.

A 60-second estimate based on your bench size, drag on productivity, and voluntary turnover. Numbers use conservative industry defaults — adjust to match your business.

Estimated Annual Exposure

$ —

per year, at current bench performance

Productivity drag
Turnover & replacement
Cost of waiting 6 months

Estimate only. Actual impact varies by industry and structure.

A facilitated Leadership Game session with a corporate team gathered around a table playing The Leadership Game cards
Kickoff Special — Limited Availability6–12 Players

Bring the John Maxwell Team Leadership Game to Your Organization

This is not another training session. It is a facilitated leadership experience that uses thought-provoking cards, guided discussion, and healthy debate to create honest conversations around leadership, communication, trust, and team dynamics. Available in person or virtually for teams of 6–12.

Strengthen communication and trust
Surface blind spots safely
Turn principles into actionable insight

Quick FAQ

What format does the session follow?

A certified facilitator guides your team through a series of leadership-themed cards, discussion prompts, and healthy debate. It is interactive from start to finish — no lectures, no slide decks.

What is the ideal group size?

The game is built for 6–12 participants. That size creates enough diversity of perspective while keeping the conversation intimate and productive.

How long does it take?

Most sessions run 90 minutes to 2 hours, depending on team size and how deeply the group wants to explore each topic. Half-day debrief options are available.

Can we experience it in person or virtually?

Yes — both formats work. In-person sessions use physical cards around a table for maximum energy. Virtual sessions use a digital card deck and breakout rooms, with the same facilitated structure and outcomes.

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