Audit Your Leadership With These Questions

One of the best leadership habits I’ve ever built is taking time to check in with myself before I check in with my team.

Below are 3 sets of questions I use to audit my own leadership, and I challenge you to do the same.

People & Presence

Intentional leaders pay attention to the things that others overlook. These questions help you tune into your team — not just what they do, but how they’re doing.

• Who on my team feels most supported right now, and who might feel overlooked?

• Who’s been carrying more than their share without saying a word?

• Who’s quietly doing great work without recognition?

Clarity & Impact

Teams don’t magically drift into alignment. It happens when leaders create it on purpose. Ask yourself:

• Is our team clear on where we’re going, or are they just busy staying “on track”?

• What assumptions am I making about what others understand?

• Does every person on our team know the value they bring?

• When’s the last time I helped someone connect their work to the bigger picture?

Culture & Example

What you model as a leader often matters more than what you say. These questions bring the focus back to your example.

• What part of our culture am I reinforcing through my own habits?

• Am I showing up the way I’d want to be led?

• Am I building spaces where people feel safe speaking honestly?

• What’s one habit I need to delete, defer, or delegate?

You don’t need a full plan to grow. You just need to start.

Take five minutes. Choose a couple questions that hit home. Then take the step to lead differently today.

For even more on leading well, watch part one of my recent leadership workshop, now available on YouTube.

It’s over 40 minutes of real, practical insight to help you lead with more clarity, purpose, and impact.