Category: Podcast

Do you think it’s realistic for leaders to build their careers in one place, or should they gain experience by working for different organizations?
How would you describe your natural way of operating?

Which describes you more: open-minded or self-aware?
Identify your weaknesses. How can your team fill in those areas of weaknesses?

Think of your current role. What would you answer to both of Larry’s questions?

Do you think it’s important for leaders to get everyone’s view?
In what ways would your organization benefit if your team committed more time to problem-solving?

What challenges do women in leadership face?
Do you think Jan’s advice is helpful?

Do you agree with the concept that leaders should lead by example?
Do you have a mantra you live by? If so, write it in the comments!

Think of someone who has coached you. What did that person teach you
about success?
What drives and motivates you?

Have you ever worked for a boss who didn’t seem to care about you? How did it affect your performance?

As a leader, is helping others important to you?
Over the course of your career, have you experienced a shift in perspective? What changed?

If you followed Denise’s advice, how would your organization benefit?

What kind of leader do you consider yourself, one who gives too much slack or pulls too tightly?
What can you do differently to have more balance in your leadership style?

Have you ever seen a leader commit the cardinal sin? How did it affect you?
What should a leader do to keep himself from overestimating his abilities?

If a team member can’t accomplish a job due to lack of resources, is it the team member’s fault or the leader’s?
Are you good at supplying resources to your team members, or could you do better?

Are you intentional about giving leadership responsibilities to those in your team?
What kind of results can you expect from team members who are empowered in their jobs?

As a leader, is representation important to you?
If you discovered someone misrepresenting your organization, how would you respond?

Spider was confident as the captain of the US team. Do you feel confident leading your organization?
Is it important that your team conduct themselves in the right way? Why?

What kinds of obstacles have you overcome?
Do you look forward to taking big risks or do you shy away from them?

Have you ever been in an organization that steamrolled change on its people? How did the staff react?
Can you think of a person or organization who excelled at bringing about change? What did they do that you admired?

Are you the kind of leader who readily admits mistakes?
Think of a time when your team responded well to you. How did it make you feel?

Do you model a top-down leadership style, or side-by-side?
In the course of your career, have you experienced changes in leadership? If so, how have you adapted?

How often do you think leaders rely on communication skills?
Why is it important for you, as a leader, to be a good communicator?
Do you think experience is a better teacher than the classroom?

Do you agree with Micky’s assertion that you can know a business based on what happens at the front line?
Have you ever seen a leader make an uninformed judgment? What was the result?

How could you or your team benefit from a knowledge sharing forum?
What changes could you make in your own leadership to empower your team?