“When was the last time you changed your mind about something at work — and what made the difference?”
— Reflection Skills
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What’s the Question Behind Your Question?
“Think about the last question you asked someone. Were you genuinely curious — or were you steering them toward the answer you already had?”
— Reflection Skills
Are You Reacting or Responding?
“When unexpected news arrives, do you react in the moment — or do you give yourself space to respond with intention?”
— Reflection Skills
What Would You Do Differently?
“If you could rewind to the start of your current project with everything you know now — what’s the one thing you’d do differently from day one?”
— Reflection Skills
How Do You Handle Being Uncomfortable?
“When ambiguity makes you uneasy, do you push through to a premature answer — or can you stay in the discomfort long enough to find a better one?”
— Reflection Skills
What’s Your Ego Protecting?
“Is there an idea you’re holding onto not because it’s the best one — but because letting go of it would feel like admitting you were wrong?”
— Reflection Skills
Whose Perspective Are You Missing?
“Right now, whose perspective would most challenge your thinking — and why haven’t you sought it out yet?”
— Reflection Skills
What Did You Learn Last Week?
“Can you name one specific thing you learned last week that changed how you’ll approach something this week?”
— Reflection Skills
Are You Repeating a Pattern?
“Think about the last three decisions you made. Do you see a pattern — and is it a pattern that’s serving you well?”
— Reflection Skills
What Are You Avoiding?
“What’s one question you’ve been avoiding asking yourself — because you suspect you won’t like the answer?”
— Reflection Skills