Reflection Prompts for Leadership Teams
- Tara Giambrone
- Sep 9
- 2 min read
A clear vision is the compass that guides a company’s decisions, culture, and long-term growth, and it only becomes powerful when paired with an accurate understanding of how people within the organization actually behave. Vision without behavioral alignment remains aspirational, while behavior without vision risks fragmentation and inefficiency. By consistently assessing workplace behaviors—how teams communicate, collaborate, and make decisions—leaders can identify whether daily actions reinforce or undermine the company’s stated goals.
Alignment ensures that values are not just words on a wall but lived practices that shape culture, build trust, and drive performance. In short, vision sets the destination, and behavioral insight ensures the organization is truly on the path to get there. We love these prompts for leadership retreats, team meetings, or strategic planning sessions to foster deep reflection and shared understanding.
Vision & Purpose
What is the core purpose driving our organization beyond financial goals?
How clearly do we communicate our vision to the entire organization?
In what ways are we living our vision daily as leaders?
Values & Behaviors
Which of our stated values do we most consistently model? Which do we struggle with?
How do we ensure our values influence decision-making at all levels?
What behaviors are rewarded or discouraged in our culture—intentionally or unintentionally?
Structure & Processes
Do our current structures and processes support or hinder our cultural goals?
How effectively do we delegate authority and empower teams?
Where do bottlenecks or misalignments slow down progress or create frustration?
Communication & Feedback
How open and honest is communication within our leadership team?
What mechanisms do we have to gather and respond to employee feedback?
How do we handle conflict or disagreement among leaders?
Wellbeing & Sustainability
How are we modeling work-life balance and self-care for our teams?
What signs of burnout or disengagement are we noticing, and how are we addressing them?
What support systems exist for leaders and employees facing challenges?
We also recommend taking this one step further - checking to see if your staff agree with your assessment. Use our quick and easy Culture Pulse Check with your staff.
The results are usually eye opening and, for some leadership teams, overwhelming. This is where we shine - Catalyst can help you integrate everything into a clear, achievable roadmap.
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