Burns Leadership Consulting
Leadership Priority Diagnostic
A practical reflection tool to identify where leadership focus may create the greatest value.
Use this diagnostic to take stock of where your leadership has traction and where gaps may be getting in the way. There are no right or wrong answers. Your honest reflection helps us focus the conversation on what matters most.
Rate each area from 1 to 5, then add brief notes about what you are seeing. You can complete this before our conversation or we can work through it together. Your responses help guide the priorities, questions, and next steps.
How clearly does your leadership team understand what matters most right now, including the priorities, the direction, and the reasons behind them?
When your team faces important decisions, how confident are you that the right people are involved and that decisions stick once they are made?
How would you describe the energy, commitment, and culture in your organization right now? Are people showing up ready to do their best work?
How well does your leadership team follow through on its top priorities? Are commitments clear, owned, and translated into measurable progress?
How well is your organization sustaining business performance, strengthening leadership capacity, and building the systems needed for long-term results?
Diagnostic Summary
3 = Developing
5 = Clear strength
As you complete the diagnostic, look for the lowest-rated areas and the notes that point to repeated patterns.
If you could solve one leadership challenge in the next 12 months to make the biggest difference in your organization, what would it be?
This diagnostic gives us a starting point. In our conversation, we will explore what your ratings reveal, where gaps exist, and which leadership priorities deserve your attention most. The goal is to leave with clarity on what matters most and what to do next.