20 Questions to Ask Other Leaders

As a leader, how do you become a better leader? If you’re like me, probably by reading a lot of books, listening to podcasts, and attending a few conferences. Those are excellent growth strategies, but there’s one missing.  

According to Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck, people who have a growth mindset  believe they can improve themselves by their own efforts and strategies, plus input from others.

That means one of the best ways to grow as a leader is to ask questions of other leaders. 

Some time ago, Michael Smith called and asked if he could interview me. At the time, Michael was on the staff of ClearView Baptist Church in Franklin, Tennessee. We follow each other on Twitter, but we have only met one time previously. He said that he wanted to interview me on the topic of leadership. I happily agreed.



  4. How do you encourage creative thinking within your organization?
  7. How do you or other leaders in your organization communicate the core values?
  10. How do you ensure your organization and its activities are aligned with your core values?
  14. What is the biggest challenge facing leaders today?
  17. Can you explain the impact, if any, that social networking and Web 2.0 have made on your organization or you personally?


I have a few questions about your leadership.

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