Team Leader's Playbook - How to Build Teams that Actually Deliver
André Martin
Org Psychologist | CEO Coach | Author
Build collective confidence so your team doesn't just perform—they dominate.
In today’s dynamic and uncertain world, team leadership isn’t just about managing — it’s about inspiring action when others only see obstacles and barriers. The Team Leader's Playbook equips you with the self-awareness, skills, and practical tools needed to create a confident, capable, and change-ready team that performs.
Through a carefully crafted development journey, you will hone a unique team leadership brand that will accelerate your career, drive deeper commitment and higher engagement, and ensure you and your team create value for your company every day.
10+ total hours of learning: 2 leadership assessments and a custom leadership profile. 9 hours of interactive, live content. 1 hour of intimate office hours with Dr. Martin. 30-day, text-based nudge course to continue learning.
All sessions will be recorded and made available to alumni.
What you’ll learn
World-class teams aren't born. They're built. Learn how to build yours—and unlock the confidence that drives extraordinary results.
Learn what world-class teams like the Navy SEALs do differently through mini cases—steal their playbook for your team.
Complete a diagnosis of your team and uncover key strengths to leverage and opportunities to lean into.
Discover what drives you—and your team—so you lead from authentic strength, not borrowed playbooks.
Receive an assessment based summary of your leadership style and preferences
Master a decision framework that delivers clarity and focus when everyone else is drowning in complexity.
Understand your own preferences in decision-making and how to better leverage them.
Get tools you'll use immediately in key moments with your team: sharper one-on-ones, tighter team meetings, all-hands that actually land.
Get access to a text-based nudge course that will remind you of insights gained and make small shifts you can make to be better.
Learn how to tell stories that inspire action, activate commitment, and bring your strategy to life.
Create a story of change for your team that highlights how you will show up differently as a leader.
Build a personalized, ongoing development program that allows you to make "life the greatest classroom on earth."
Ensure your skills and knowledge allow you to grow faster than your company and ahead of your peers.
Learn directly from André
André Martin
Organizational Psychologist | Ex-Chief Talent Officer Mars, Nike, Target, Google
Who this course is for
Entrepreneur/Founder. Leading a top team but struggling to create the alignment and collective confidence needed to execute at scale.
Senior Leader. Driving transformation but facing resistance at every turn—your strategy is sound, but team commitment is not there.
Experienced Manager. Your team has more to give, but you don't have the playbook to unlock their collective confidence and potential.
Prerequisites
Currently Leading a Team or Teams
Currently leading a team with 3 or more team members or multiple teams.
Acquired Basic Manager Skills
Has completed manager 101 or manager essentials courses and is ready for more.
Brings a Growth Mindset
Believes they have more to learn as a team leader and are motivated to do so.
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from André Martin in a real-time, interactive format.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
A Personalized Team Leader Profile
An assessment-based leadership profile that helps you harness your unique strengths and mitigate your opportunity areas.
Practical tools to help you lead day-to-day
Tools and conversation starters for one-on-ones, team meetings, and all-hands or off-sites.
A text-based nudge course to deepen learning
A text, Teams, or Slack-based nudge course that upends the forgetting curve and allows you to pull key insights into your day-to-day.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
Course syllabus
Week 1
Feb
17
Overview + The New Mandate of Team Leaders
Feb
19
Making Better Team Decisions + Delegating Work the Right Way
Week 2
Feb
24
Collective Confidence + Your Needs in Teams
Feb
26
The World's Best Teams + Diagnosing Your Team
Schedule
Live sessions
3 hrs / week
Tue, Feb 17
8:00 PM—9:30 PM (UTC)
Thu, Feb 19
8:00 PM—9:30 PM (UTC)
Tue, Feb 24
8:00 PM—9:30 PM (UTC)
Testimonials
- I have the tools and perspectives to successfully lead my teams. Now, the biggest hurdle is for me to turn it into a sustainable practice.
Past Participant
Senior Tech Leader - I loved the session and found great value in learning what I can do to be a better team leader.
Past Participant
Technology Team Leader - There are small things I can do daily to have a big impact on my team. I can tailor my needs, wants , and tendencies to better meet the needs of my team members.
Past Participant
Investment Team Leader - I gained practical tools and insights about how to lead teams and I feel more confident as a team leader.
Past Participant
CEO, Professional Services