The Finale: 9 Powerful Questions Every Leader Should Ask Tomorrow (Inspired by  9 Days with 9 Goddesses in Leadership)

As our 9-day journey with nine inspiring goddesses closes, it’s time to move from inspiration to impact. Leadership isn’t just for the chosen few—it’s a practice for anyone ready to step up, learn, and lead with heart and purpose.

To help every aspiring and seasoned leader alike, here are nine clear, practical questions to bring to your next meeting. Think of this as your go-to leadership checklist for driving meaningful conversations and real results.

1. From Falguni Nayar’s Trust-Building Magic:

“What trust gaps are we fixing this week, and how can I model the authenticity we want to see?”

2. Inspired by Upasana Taku’s Digital Grit:

“Where are we doubling down when the going gets tough—and how are we supporting resilience in our team?”

3. Channeling Roshni Nadar’s Vigilant Vision:

“What trends or signals are we missing that could disrupt our business tomorrow?”

4. Learning from Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s Bold Breakthroughs:

“What assumptions must we challenge to unlock bold new possibilities?”

5. From Arundhati Bhattacharya’s People-First Turnaround:

“How are we humanizing transformation to ensure no one gets left behind?”

6. Emulating Debjani Ghosh’s Digital Dynamo Drive:

“How are we prioritizing talent development, trust, and inclusive innovation to drive lasting impact?”

7. Following Neelam Dhawan’s People-Centered Progress:

“What glass ceilings still exist here, and what’s my role in breaking them?”

8. Guided by Vanitha Narayanan’s Service Excellence:

“How does this project empower both our customers and our people?”

9. Inspired by Aruna Jayanthi’s Global Team Empowerment:

“Who am I enabling to lead locally that will help us win globally?”

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How to Use This Guide: A Journal and Mentorship Practice

Take these nine questions and create a dedicated journal or document—consider it your personal leadership compass. Here’s how:

• Self-Reflection: As an aspiring leader, write down your honest answers to each question about your current team or projects. What’s working? What’s a challenge? Capture the insights and emotions behind your responses.
• Mentor Conversations: Bring your answers to your mentor or leader for discussion. Invite their perspectives and experiences—they may have completely different ways of viewing the same questions. Their feedback can spark breakthrough thinking and illuminate blind spots.
• Collect Diverse Voices: If possible, ask these questions to directors, VPs, or senior leaders in your organization. Notice the diversity in thinking—some may be conventionally strategic, others creatively unconventional. This helps you map the leadership landscape of your organization and dream bigger.
• Building a Learning Platform: Use the insights from these conversations to build an internal learning loop. Share reflections with peers or your team—fostering transparency, curiosity, and continuous growth culture.
• Action-Oriented: Don’t stop at questions—set small, realistic goals based on what you learn. Revisit your journal regularly to track progress.

Leadership isn’t a finish line; it’s a compass, turning and recalibrating toward new horizons. These nine questions are your compass points—grounded in real wisdom from today’s most inspiring women leaders, ready to guide your next bold steps.

So, as the festival fades into everyday rhythms, let these questions spark fire in your team’s conversations, fuel fresh ideas, and foster the courage to lead—not just manage—your world.

Because every goddess-led leader knows: the best way to predict the future is to co-create it, starting today.