First Break all the Rules is not your everyday advice for managers who aspire to be great.

Just for that reason, we keep coming back to Gallup’s study on what makes and breaks managers in terms of delivering a great bottom line. It does not come with a formula on what to do and what not to do. Instead, it points to questions great leaders ask themselves and their team members.

At the end of the day, leadership is a conversation. And you need to get that conversation right, if you want your company to thrive in the marketplace. In this week’s blog we share 12 questions to guide you on your path to becoming the best leader you can be.