Questions of the Week – Page 12 – Karl Edwards presents Working Matters

Question of the Week

Of the many voices telling you what you should be doing, how do you decide which ones to listen to?

How often do you set aside time to evaluate how effectively your office culture is serving your business goals?

What are two examples of when being flexible has served you well? Let you down? What leadership lessons can be garnered from each?

What constructive and acceptable means do your employees have to give you feedback about your leadership effectiveness?

What one change to your leadership style will you experiment with in 2008?

In what ways do you resource others to ensure they meet your performance expectations of them?

How comfortable are you at identifying and talking about your failures?

How might you better direct your anger at the unacceptable as a proactive leadership strategy rather than a reactive emotional explosion?

How does your layout of offices and workspace contribute to or hinder collaboration in your department?

Whose day would be transformed if you paused your busy schedule and expressed interest in their work?