Map of Leadership Maturity
9 Types. One Inner Core. The Framework Behind Executive Coaching.
Click any type on the wheel to explore its inner core traits, mature strengths, and watch-for patterns. Take the short quiz to get a directional type suggestion based on John Mattone's MLEI framework.
Quick Discovery
Plot My Position on the Map
Answer 5 questions to identify your primary leadership type.
Question 1
When approaching a complex challenge, I am most energized by developing a fresh, original solution rather than applying a proven method.
Question 2
I build trust with my team primarily by being consistent, honoring commitments, and following through on what I say I will do.
Question 3
When I see an obstacle standing between my team and a goal, my instinct is to confront it head-on rather than route around it.
Question 4
I thrive in environments where I can drive systemic change and reimagine how things are done, rather than refining existing processes.
Question 5
I am at my best when I can bring diverse perspectives together and help a group find common ground on a difficult decision.
Answer all 5 questions to continue.
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Take the Full 25-Question AssessmentAbout the Map
The Map of Leadership Maturity is built on the Mattone Leadership Enneagram Inventory (MLEI), the psychometric foundation of John Mattone's Intelligent Leadership methodology. The MLEI identifies nine distinct leadership types, each defined by a unique pattern of inner core traits: a basic fear, a core motivation, characteristic irritations, and both a primary weakness and a signature strength. These are not personality categories in the conventional sense. They are maps of the invisible architecture that drives leadership behavior from the inside out.
At the center of the wheel sits the Inner Core: character, values, self-concept, and beliefs. In the Intelligent Leadership model, these elements are the true source of every outer core behavior a leader demonstrates, from communication and strategic thinking to team development and executive presence. A leader who builds outer core competence without addressing inner core patterns will plateau. The MLEI identifies exactly where the inner core is your greatest asset and where it is creating friction that limits your next level.
9 Types
Perfectionist, Helper, Entertainer, Artist, Thinker, Disciple, Activist, Driver, Arbitrator. Each with a distinct inner core signature.
Inner Core
Character, values, self-concept, and beliefs form the center. All outer core leadership behavior originates here.
MLEI Foundation
The full Mattone Leadership Enneagram Inventory is a validated psychometric instrument administered by certified JMG coaches.
Embed This Map
Add the interactive leadership wheel to your organization's intranet, learning platform, or website. Copy the snippet below and paste it into any HTML page.
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The embed version shows the interactive wheel without site navigation. Visitors can click each type node to see type details inline. No login required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Map of Leadership Maturity?
The Map of Leadership Maturity is a visual model drawn from John Mattone's Mattone Leadership Enneagram Inventory (MLEI). It arranges 9 distinct leadership types in a wheel around a central Inner Core, representing the character, values, self-concept, and beliefs that drive all outer core leadership behavior. The map shows how each type expresses itself in both mature and immature states, and how inner core patterns shape what leaders do under pressure.
What are the 9 leadership types on the map?
The 9 types are: Type 1 (Perfectionist), Type 2 (Helper), Type 3 (Entertainer), Type 4 (Artist), Type 5 (Thinker), Type 6 (Disciple), Type 7 (Activist), Type 8 (Driver), and Type 9 (Arbitrator). Each type is defined by a unique combination of inner core traits: a basic fear, a core motivation, characteristic irritations, defensive patterns, a primary weakness, and a signature strength. No type is inherently better than another; each has a path to high maturity and a set of patterns to manage.
What is the Inner Core and why does it matter?
The Inner Core represents the invisible architecture of leadership: character, values, self-concept, and beliefs. In John Mattone's Intelligent Leadership model, these elements drive all outer core behavior, from strategic decision-making to team development to executive presence. A leader who works only on outer core skills (communication, delegation, influence) without addressing inner core patterns will plateau. Inside-out transformation begins at the center of the wheel.
How is this map different from the full MLEI assessment?
This interactive map is an educational tool. It lets you explore all 9 types, read their descriptions, and take a short orientation quiz to get a directional type suggestion. The full Mattone Leadership Enneagram Inventory (MLEI) is a validated psychometric instrument, administered by a certified JMG coach with stakeholder input. It identifies both a primary and secondary type, generates a detailed development report, and integrates into a structured coaching engagement. The map is a starting point; the MLEI is the complete diagnostic.
Can I embed this map on my organization's intranet or website?
Yes. An embeddable version of the wheel is available at /leadership-maturity-map/embed. Copy the iframe snippet shown on this page and paste it into your HTML. The embed version renders the interactive wheel without site navigation, so it integrates cleanly into third-party pages. No login or subscription is required.
What should I do after exploring my leadership type?
After reviewing your type description, notice which mature strengths you recognize in your current leadership, and which watch-for patterns appear when you are under stress or facing conflict. Then consider scheduling a conversation with a JMG coach to explore the full MLEI, get a validated type identification with stakeholder input, and build a personalized development plan aligned to your organization's goals.
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Ready to Identify Your Actual Type?
The map gives you the terrain. The full MLEI gives you the precise coordinates. Work with a certified JMG coach to complete the validated assessment, incorporate stakeholder input, and build a development plan tied to your specific leadership goals.