The Better Leader Now
A 4‑Week Live Leadership Action Program for Immediate, Real‑World Change and Growth.
Next group starts April 17th at 11am Eastern. Limited to 8 leaders. Reserve your spot now.
This is for leaders who know they’re capable of more. I’ll show you how to lead differently this week.
Here’s what's different.
Most leadership programs say the same thing:
“Invest the time. Do the work. Eventually, you’ll see results.”
You don’t need eventually. You need immediate change in how you think, respond, and lead in the moments that matter.
The Better Leader Now is a 4‑week live, small‑group leadership action program where you make visible shifts in your leadership in the very first week—then build on them over the next three.
Better thinking. Better actions. Better results your team can feel right away, and see grow over time.
How The Better Leader Now works
The Better Leader Now is a live, 4‑week small‑group leadership experience designed to change how you think, respond, and lead in the moments you’re in right now.
Built on the discipline behind Start With What If, you’ll use a practical framework to create immediate shifts in the situations that matter most—difficult conversations, team execution, and day‑to‑day decisions.
Each week, you’ll bring real leadership moments into the session, work them through with Doug and a small group of committed leaders, apply new approaches inside your team and business, and come back with fresh wins and lessons to build on.
Real situations, not role‑plays: You work on the actual conversations, decisions, and team issues on your plate right now.
Live practice, not just ideas: You try new approaches in the session, then apply them in your business between meetings.
Weekly momentum, not one‑and‑done: Each week builds on the last so your early wins turn into lasting changes in how you lead.
We Start With Your Private 1:1 Session
Each participant receives a private 30‑minute session with Doug to pinpoint the leadership opportunity you’ll focus on during the program and define what meaningful progress looks like for you.
You won’t work on generic ideas. You’ll work on the one leadership shift that would make an immediate difference for you and your team.
What You’ll Learn and Achieve in 4 Weeks
Week 1: Your Leadership
You’ll gain a simple, repeatable framework for interrupting automatic reactions and leading more intentionally in real time. By the end of the week, you’ll already see improvement in how you think, respond, and make decisions.
By the end of this week, you’ll already have handled at least one real situation differently.
Week 2: Your Team
You’ll choose a specific way you want your team to work better with you—how you communicate, coach, hold people accountable, or collaborate—and use the framework to lead that differently.
By the end of the week, you’ll see immediate signs of change in how your team engages with you and your priorities.
Week 3: Your Results
You’ll apply your leadership growth to a real business priority—whether that’s sales, service, operations, or a strategic project—and use the framework to create forward movement where there’s been hesitation, friction, or stalled momentum.
By the end of the week, you’ll see clear signs of progress on work that matters, and a direct line between how you’re leading and the results you’re getting.
Week 4: Making It Stick
You’ll turn what’s worked over the first three weeks into a simple, sustainable rhythm—so the way you think, respond, and lead doesn’t snap back under pressure.
By the end of the week, you’ll have a clear plan and set of practical habits to keep your immediate gains compounding long after the program ends.
What Makes This Different
This isn’t leadership training you file away for later—it’s a live, small‑group experience designed for immediate use in your real work.
You work directly with Doug Fleener, applying the discipline behind Start With What If to the specific situations you’re facing right now, not generic case studies.
In each session, you and a small group of committed leaders bring real moments to the table, test new approaches in the room, apply them with your team between sessions, and come back with fresh wins and lessons to build on.
Immediate application, not “someday” theory: Every week is built around what you’re actually leading right now.
Small group, real depth: With a maximum of 8 participants, you get true coaching, shared learning, and accountability—not a crowded webinar.
Direct access to Doug: You’re guided by the creator of The What If Rule, not a licensed facilitator, so the experience stays focused, simple, and practical.
Examples of Immediate Changes
Leaders use The Better Leader Now to create changes like:
Turning constant firefighting into a simple daily rhythm where your team knows what to do without you stepping in every time.
Handling difficult performance or attitude issues in a direct, respectful way that leads to real behavior change.
Responding to pressure and stress with more calm and intention, instead of reacting on autopilot.
Feeling less overwhelmed and more productive because you’re leading the work, not just chasing it.
Shifting daily focus from just keeping operations running to actually driving performance and results.
Who This Is For
The Better Leader Now is for leaders who are responsible for results and ready to change how they lead in the moments that matter.
It’s a strong fit if you are:
A business owner responsible for performance and growth.
A manager or director leading a team and driving results.
A leader who wants immediate improvement, not another theoretical course.
The Commitment
4 live weekly Zoom sessions (60–75 minutes each), recorded if you can’t make it live
A maximum of 8 participants per group for depth and real interaction
A private 1:1 session with Doug before the program begins
A weekly reflection process designed to lock in your wins and ensure your new leadership habits stick.
A signed copy of Start With What If
Investment: $750
If you’re serious about becoming a better leader now, not someday, I’d love to have you in the virtual room.
Join the Next Group
Next group starts on Tuesday, March 17th 11am Eastern
Call dates are March 17, 24, 31, and April 7th.
Limited to 8 participants.
Private 1:1 Option
Prefer to work 1:1, with everything tailored to you and your business?
A limited number of 4‑week one‑to‑one engagements with Doug are available. Every session is focused entirely on your specific leadership opportunities, key decisions, and team dynamics, with direct support between sessions as you put new approaches into practice.
The private experience is ideal if you're navigating a high‑stakes situation, want to move faster, or simply prefer the depth and privacy of working one‑on‑one.
Includes:
A private kickoff session to define your focus and success measures
4 weekly 1:1 sessions with Doug (60 minutes each)
2 additional follow‑up sessions after the program to keep momentum going and deepen your growth
Direct support between sessions as you apply what you're learning
A signed copy of Start With What If
Investment: $2,750
Leadership Team Program
Want your leadership team to grow together?
You can bring The Better Leader Now directly into your organization with a dedicated program designed around your business priorities and leadership challenges. Choose the format that fits your team:
Virtual Team Program
A dedicated 4‑week virtual group experience for your leadership team. We'll tailor the program to your business priorities, align your leaders around a shared approach, and run focused weekly sessions where they apply the framework to the real situations they're leading right now.
Includes:
A discovery call with you to define team priorities and focus areas
4 weekly live virtual sessions with Doug for your team
Between‑session application tied to your actual business challenges
A signed copy of Start With What If for each participant
In‑Person Half‑Day Program
A focused, high‑energy half‑day experience where your leadership team works through real situations together with Doug—live, in the room. Ideal for leadership offsites, quarterly kickoffs, or when your team needs a reset in how they think, communicate, and lead.
Includes:
A discovery call with you to tailor the program to your team's priorities
A half‑day in‑person session with Doug (approximately 4 hours)
A practical framework your leaders can apply immediately
A signed copy of Start With What If for each participant
In‑Person Kickoff + Virtual Follow‑Through
The best of both—start with a high‑impact half‑day in‑person session to align your team and build momentum, then continue with 3 weekly virtual sessions to apply the framework, deepen the work, and make the changes stick.
Includes:
A discovery call with you to tailor the full experience to your team
A half‑day in‑person kickoff session with Doug
3 weekly live virtual follow‑up sessions with Doug
Between‑session application tied to your real business priorities
A signed copy of Start With What If for each participant
All options can be customized to your team size, industry, and goals.
To explore a leadership team program for your company, let's talk.
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