What Can Happen in 60 Minutes: Why I Bring the Maxwell Leadership Game to Small Business Teams

Most small business owners I talk to believe one of two things about leadership development: either it's reserved for big companies with deep pockets, or it requires hauling their team offsite for a weekend retreat they can't afford to take.

I'm here to tell you that neither of those things is true.

In 60 minutes — without leaving your building, without a facilitator in a blazer talking about synergy — your team can have one of the most honest, productive conversations about leadership they've ever had.

That's what the Maxwell Leadership Game does. And it's why I bring it to small business teams across Wichita.

What Is the Maxwell Leadership Game, Exactly?

The Maxwell Leadership Game is a facilitated, experience-based activity rooted in John Maxwell's proven leadership principles. It's not a lecture. It's not a personality quiz. It's a structured, team-based experience that uses real leadership scenarios to spark honest conversation — often for the first time.

Here's what happens in the room:

• Your team engages with leadership scenarios drawn from real workplace dynamics

• A facilitated debrief connects what surfaces in the game to your team's actual context

• Hidden strengths get named. Leadership gaps become visible. Trust builds — fast.

The Cost of Doing Nothing

Before I tell you what the game unlocks, I want to name what weak leadership is already costing you. Because this isn't a soft problem — it's a direct hit to your bottom line.

• Replacing a $60K employee can cost up to $120,000 — once recruiting, onboarding, and lost productivity are factored in.

• 57% of employees quit because of their manager — not their job.

• 82% of employees would consider quitting due to poor management, even if they haven't left yet.

• A leadership gap as small as one bad manager can lower team productivity by 23% and drive turnover up by 35%.

• Disengaged employees cost U.S. businesses an estimated $550 billion in lost productivity annually.

You are spending more than an hour every week dealing with the fallout from unclear leadership — unclear expectations, miscommunication, disengaged team members, conflict that doesn't get addressed.

Give me one hour and I'll show you exactly where it's coming from.

What Strong Leadership Unlocks

The data on the other side of this is just as compelling:

• Highly engaged teams deliver 21% greater profitability and 17% higher productivity (Gallup)

• Organizations that invest in leadership development are 4.2x more likely to outperform their peers (CCL)

• 94% of employees say they would stay longer at a company that invests in their development (LinkedIn Learning)

• 35% of companies that implement strong leadership programs report a direct increase in revenue (Harvard Business Review)

What Your Team Walks Away With

In 60 minutes, your team leaves with things that take most organizations months to build:

• A shared leadership language that makes coaching and feedback easier

• Greater self-awareness about individual leadership strengths and blind spots

• Stronger team connection and psychological safety

• Clarity on where leadership gaps may be creating friction

• A natural on-ramp to further development — if and when the time is right

Who This Is Built For

• Small business teams of 4–20 people who want to strengthen how they work together

• Business owners who want to invest in their people without a major time commitment

• Organizations preparing for growth, change, or increased accountability

• Leaders who want honest insight into how their team experiences leadership

What a Session Looks Like

Here's the breakdown of your 60 minutes:

• Welcome & Framing — Setting the tone for open, honest engagement (5 min)

• The Game — Team-based leadership scenarios and guided reflection (40 min)

• Facilitated Debrief — Connecting insights to your team's real-world context (10 min)

• Next Steps Conversation — Where do you go from here? (5 min)

Ready to Experience It for Yourself?

The complimentary session is my gift to you and your team. There is no pitch, no pressure — just an hour designed to spark something meaningful.

Because great leadership isn't reserved for big companies with big budgets. Every team deserves the tools to grow.

Let's start with a conversation. Book your complimentary 30-minute Discovery Call below — no cost, no obligation, just a chance to connect and see if the Maxwell Leadership Game is the right fit for your team.

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