Twelve Questions for Leaders

I am fascinated by the topic of leadership. Obviously, I am not alone because the quantity of books, conferences, and other resources on leadership is abundant. There are times, though, that I need to simplify some of the material into a few reminders. In this context, I have framed them as questions.

What then are some of the most important questions leaders can ask of themselves? Allow me to suggest twelve.

1. Am I spending sufficient time in prayer to be the kind of leader God wants to be?

2. Am I spending sufficient time in the Bible so that God's Word frames all that I do?

3. Am I a leader first in my family?

4. Do I seek to walk with humility in my daily leadership?

5. Do I seek the best for others and give credit to others?

6. Am I continual learner?

7. Do I seek wisdom from others?

8. Am I a better leader than I was one year ago? Five years ago?

9. If I am not the right leader for where I am now, am I willing to step aside?

10. Am I willing to admit my mistakes?

11. Do I attempt to learn the world and culture better in which I lead?

12. Am I willing to make tough and courageous decisions?

These are some of the questions I ask myself regularly. The list is far from exhaustive, but they are critical to my leadership. I wish I could say that I always have good answers for each question. Unfortunately, I fall short too many times.

What questions are important to you as a leader? Let me know.