The Be a Leader Thumball gets the conversation going about what skills great leaders possess, and guides players through a bit of introspection as they consider their own leadership strengths or opportunities for improvement.
This ball contains 32 panels including both reflective and forward-thinking prompts! Players share their reaction to whatever prompt lies under their thumb.
Thumball is a soft 6" stuffed ball with loads of applications!
View video preview! Be a Leader Thumball Prompts:
- I'd be a better leader if I spent more time on...
- Talents I aspire to have on my team (that I don't have)
- When my workers disagree with me, I...
- Making decisions is hard when...
- The #1 leadership trait
- I get honest feedback from workers when...
- When an employee makes a mistake, I...
- How I get the best ideas from my team
- What motivates me?
- A risk I'd like to take
- Tasks I hope to delegate
- I can model work-life balance by...
- How I can make employees feel valued
- The best morale-builder I know is...
- A way I can brighten people's day
- I want most for my team to view me as...
- What I most value in a team member
- If I can't fulfill a promise, I...
- Am I a good follower? Why?
- A time I used power in a positive way
- What makes me impatient
- I get to know my staff by...
- What I like/dislike about coaching others
- In my role, I am most frustrated by...
- I foster learning by...
- I am least effective when...
- I last thanked a colleague or staff member when...
- I like/dislike having power because...
- I inspire creativity by...
- I can build buy-in for my vision by...
- When the needs among factions conflict, I...
- How I could promote greater diversity
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Be a Leader Thumball
Throw it. Catch it. Look at the panel/prompt under your thumb and respond accordingly.
Some seem to be born leaders; others must work at it. No matter who you are, you’ll be a better leader if you take time to reflect on past experiences, discuss future goals, and identify ways to engage your group. The Be a Leader Thumball is a discussion tool to help you develop key leadership qualities and identify specific ways to communicate your vision, spread enthusiasm, build your team’s esteem, seek broad perspectives, and more.
Facilitation Tips:
Expect to adapt your use of this tool to the needs and experience of your group. Some may be able to give quick or pat answers to a prompt; others might want to take some time to discuss or brainstorm best practices; still others might benefit from delving into a conversation about the implied leadership quality in order to discuss why it’s important. If a player finds a prompt particularly difficult, invite them to take a PASS, ASK A FRIEND, or request a DISCUSSION about why it matters.
Options:
* Discuss similarities or differences in replies.
* Have everyone respond to the same prompt.
* Discuss the long-term implications of various actions.
