Questions to Ask Your Leader
Strategic questions to ask your leader, manager, or supervisor to improve communication, understand expectations, and advance your career. Perfect for one-on-ones and professional development conversations.
1What are your expectations for my role, and how can I best meet them?
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What are your expectations for my role, and how can I best meet them?
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Why this works
Understanding expectations helps you align your efforts with what your leader values and needs from you.
2What are the most important priorities for our team right now, and how can I contribute?
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What are the most important priorities for our team right now, and how can I contribute?
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Why this works
Learning about priorities helps you focus your work on what matters most and demonstrate your value to the team.
3How can I improve my performance, and what areas should I focus on developing?
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How can I improve my performance, and what areas should I focus on developing?
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Why this works
Understanding development areas helps you grow professionally and become more effective in your role.
4What does success look like in my role, and how is it measured?
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What does success look like in my role, and how is it measured?
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Why this works
Learning about success criteria helps you know what to aim for and how your performance will be evaluated.
5What opportunities are there for growth and advancement within the organization?
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What opportunities are there for growth and advancement within the organization?
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Why this works
Understanding career paths helps you plan your professional development and see potential future opportunities.
6How can I better support you and make your job easier?
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How can I better support you and make your job easier?
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Why this works
Learning how to support your leader helps you become a more valuable team member and strengthen your working relationship.
7What are the biggest challenges our team is facing, and how can I help address them?
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What are the biggest challenges our team is facing, and how can I help address them?
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Why this works
Understanding team challenges helps you contribute to solutions and demonstrate your problem-solving abilities.
8How would you like me to communicate with you, and what's your preferred style?
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How would you like me to communicate with you, and what's your preferred style?
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Why this works
Learning about communication preferences helps you interact more effectively and build a better working relationship.
9What feedback do you have for me, and how can I improve?
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What feedback do you have for me, and how can I improve?
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Why this works
Seeking feedback regularly helps you grow continuously and shows your commitment to improvement.
10What are your goals for the team, and how do they align with organizational objectives?
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What are your goals for the team, and how do they align with organizational objectives?
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Why this works
Understanding team goals helps you see the bigger picture and how your work contributes to overall success.
11What skills or experiences would be most valuable for me to develop?
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What skills or experiences would be most valuable for me to develop?
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Why this works
Learning about valuable skills helps you focus your professional development on what will benefit your career most.
12How can I better collaborate with other team members and departments?
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How can I better collaborate with other team members and departments?
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Why this works
Understanding collaboration expectations helps you work more effectively with others and contribute to team success.
13What are your thoughts on my current projects, and am I on the right track?
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What are your thoughts on my current projects, and am I on the right track?
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Why this works
Getting project feedback helps you ensure you're meeting expectations and make adjustments if needed.
14What resources or support do you need from me to achieve your goals?
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What resources or support do you need from me to achieve your goals?
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Why this works
Understanding your leader's needs helps you provide valuable support and strengthen your working relationship.
15What advice would you give me for succeeding in my role and advancing my career?
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What advice would you give me for succeeding in my role and advancing my career?
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Why this works
Getting career advice from your leader helps you learn from their experience and navigate your professional path.
Effective Leader Communication
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.
Communicating with Your Leader
Schedule Regular Check-ins
Meet with your leader regularly to maintain open communication and address issues before they become problems.
Come Prepared
Prepare questions and topics in advance to make the most of your time together and show professionalism.
Listen Actively
Pay attention to their responses and ask follow-up questions to show engagement and ensure understanding.