The alternative to evaluation is self-deception.
In your mind you’re a superstar. But the team struggles with your mediocrity. Bridge the perception gap with questions.
7 Questions
#1. How are you making yourself unnecessary?
The more you’re needed the less effective your leadership.
- Create systems that function without you.
- Give control with accountability.
- Build redundant talent. Crosstrain and rotate jobs.
#2. How are you making it safe to speak truth to power?
- Listen calmly. Ban interruptions.
- Honor constructive dissent.
- Lower the volume of your voice.
- Say, “I’m not sure.”
- Sit with, not over.
#3. How are you expanding capacity?
Leaders don’t simply get things done. They build capacity to deliver results.
- What have you recently delegated?
- Who are you mentoring?
#4. How are you learning?
Leaders who aren’t learning live in a world that no longer exists.
- What are teammates teaching you?
- What are you reading?
- How are you connecting with people who are better than you?
#5. How are you making yourself accountable?
- Complete this sentence. “My team members know I’m accountable to them because I _______.”
- What character quality are you developing? Who’s asking you about it?
#6. How are you actively seeking feedback?
- Have you done a Narrative 360-degree evaluation?
- Ask team members to explain your goals and priorities based on your behaviors.
- What questions do you ask others about your leadership?
#7. How are you making others feel powerful?
- Trust competent people to take on big challenges.
- Provide coaching and training.
- Ask, “What do you think we should do?”
- Provide a safety net.
Which question do find most impactful? Why?
Do 3 things to Rise Above Self-Deception
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