How to reset ANY team in one conversation
The Alignment Reset: 3 Questions That Reconnect Any Team
When teams get stuck, most leaders push harder. What do you do???
I’ve created new meetings.
I’ve launched dashboards.
I’ve set stricter deadlines.
But here’s the truth:
Action without alignment isn’t leadership, it’s just busyness.
If your team feels misaligned, don’t react with more pressure. Respond with more clarity.
Start with a 10-minute Alignment Reset, check it out!
The 3-Question Alignment Reset
These questions work in team meetings, 1:1s, or leadership huddles. Use them regularly, and you’ll spot misalignment before it becomes burnout.
1. What’s our biggest priority this month?
Forces clarity. Reduces noise.
If your team can’t name the same priority, you’ve got a problem. This question brings the fog into focus.
2. What’s unclear or confusing right now?
Surfaces silent blockers.
People often don’t say “I’m stuck”—they just disengage. This question gives them permission to name the static.
3. What are you excited to work on, and what’s draining you?
Reveals energy leaks.
Motivation isn’t about hype—it’s about aligned effort. This question tells you where to invest and where to adjust.
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Even 10 minutes with these three questions can restore clarity and connection, without needing a retreat, a consultant, or a pep talk.
Try this in your next 1:1.
Ask just one question.
Then shut up and listen.
The clarity you’re craving is probably waiting on the other side of their answer.
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