In a world of constant disruption, the instinct to seek clarity can lead you to oversimplify complex problems. Instead of defaulting to questions that inadvertently narrow your focus, ask questions that expand your thinking and reveal wiser paths forward. Start with these four.
What decision today will still make sense a year from now? This question pushes you beyond short-term pressure. It invites you to prioritize decisions that align with long-term values and direction, helping you move from reactive to resilient.
If this decision became a case study in leadership, what would it teach? Use this to test not just the logic of your decision but its message. What example are you setting? What does it say about your team’s character, clarity, and culture? Will it build trust, respect, confidence?
What if this isn’t the storm—what if it’s the climate? Stop waiting for volatility to pass. If disruption is the norm, ask what needs to change permanently—in your systems, culture, and strategy—so you can endure, not just survive.
What’s the cost of waiting? Delaying may feel safe, but inaction carries hidden risks. This question reframes the moment and urges you to act with intention before momentum is lost. |
