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20 Questions to Ask Other Leaders
Can you name a person who has had a tremendous impact on you as a leader? Maybe someone who has been a mentor to you? Why and how did this person impact your life? Interview a (pre-approved) business or community leader and investigate their distinctive leadership style. How do they perceive leadership for the future? How do they compare and contrast the functions of managers and leaders? How does your style differ from the selected interviewee? (
What are the most important decisions you make as a leader of your organization?
As an organization gets larger there can be a tendency for the ?institution? to dampen the ?inspiration.? How do you keep this from happening?
How do you encourage creative thinking within your organization?
Where do the great ideas come from in your organization?
Which is most important to your organization?mission, core values or vision?
How do you or other leaders in your organization communicate the ?core values??
How do you encourage others in your organization to communicate the ?core values??
Do you set aside specific times to cast vision to your employees and other leaders?
How do you ensure your organization and its activities are aligned with your ?core values??
How do you help a new employee understand the culture of your organization?
When faced with two equally-qualified candidates, how do you determine whom to hire?
What is one characteristic that you believe every leader should possess?
What is the biggest challenge facing leaders today?
What is one mistake you witness leaders making more frequently than others?
What is the one behavior or trait that you have seen derail more leaders? careers?
Can you explain the impact, if any, that social media has made on your organization or you personally?
What are a few resources you would recommend to someone looking to gain insight into becoming a better leader?
What advice would you give someone going into a leadership position for the first time?
What are you doing to ensure you continue to grow and develop as a leader?
