Ask Question ButtonI recently saw a list of questions that leaders should be asking themselves in order to be more effective. There were some obvious ones, like, “What do I want to accomplish today?”

But there were some others that should be among those questions we ask ourselves in the leadership role God has for us. Here is my take on a few of them:

1. What can I hand over? You can’t do everything, so you need to decide what you can pass on to someone else. That may need to be asked every day, or at least every week.

2. Are my values evident in my leadership? We want our values to mean something, both to us and to those around us. Are we passing them on in the way we lead?

3. Am I doing my best? Simple evaluation. If the answer is no, then the next questions should be, “Why not?”

4. Who succeeded today? Everyone benefits when someone on your team succeeds. That should cause us to want to celebrate the successes and praise those who hit the marks and even exceed the goals.

5. What are my sticking points? What are the things that get in my way in succeeding and in leadership?

6. How did I treat people today? Some leaders think an abrasive style of leadership is good. Your team probably doesn’t feel that way. Remember the Golden Rule.

7. Am I enjoying this? Not every day is a barrel of laughs. But there should be a sense of satisfaction in what is being accomplished. Constant frustration is not a good sign.

8. What did I do today that will matter in the future? That’s a heavy one that may require some deep thought.

To this good list, put together by Bryan Mohr of Y Scouts, I would add another one.

Did I please the Lord Jesus in all my actions, words, and thoughts?

[blockquote author=”Romans 14:17-18 NLT” link=”” target=”_blank”]For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. If you serve Christ with this attitude, you will please God, and others will approve of you, too.[/blockquote]

[blockquote author=”Philippians 2:13 NLT” link=”” target=”_blank”]For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.[/blockquote]