25 ChatGPT Prompts for Leaders

Here are 25 suggestions for “prompts” leaders can use to get started with ChatGPT. The following list of prompts will help you craft “just right” commands so you can get the most out of this robust tool. Find a prompt, modify it to suit your needs, and see how one of these tools can help you save time!

Tips for NEW Managers:

• “Generate strategies for effectively transitioning from an individual contributor to a first-time manager role.”
• “Provide tips for building trust and rapport with your team as a new manager.”
• “Suggest methods for setting clear expectations and goals for your team’s performance.”
• “Brainstorm ways to handle common challenges faced by first-time managers, such as giving feedback and resolving conflicts.”
• “Offer recommendations for developing your leadership skills and continuously improving as a first-time manager.”

Self-guided Leadership Development:

• “Generate a plan for mapping out your long-term professional development goals and milestones.”
• “Provide strategies for identifying your strengths and areas for growth as a leader.”
• “Suggest methods for building a personal learning network to stay updated on industry trends and best practices.”
• “Brainstorm ways to balance ongoing professional development with daily leadership responsibilities.”
• “Offer recommendations for seeking mentorship and coaching opportunities to accelerate your leadership growth.”

Productive Team Meetings:

• “Generate ideas to make team meetings more engaging and productive.”
• “Provide strategies to enhance team communication during virtual meetings.”
• “Offer suggestions for fostering collaboration and creativity in team meetings.”
• “Brainstorm ways to streamline and shorten team meetings while maintaining effectiveness.”
• “Generate ideas for incorporating technology and AI tools to optimize team meetings.”

Managing Remote Teams:

• “Generate strategies for building a strong team culture and fostering collaboration in a remote work environment.”
• “Provide tips for setting clear performance expectations and tracking progress in a remote team.”
• “Offer suggestions for using technology and tools to enhance communication and project management in a remote team.”
• “Brainstorm ways to promote work-life balance and employee well-being among remote team members.”
• “Suggest methods for motivating and recognizing remote team members to boost morale and productivity.”

Virtual “team building” Activities:

• “Generate creative virtual team-building activities to strengthen bonds and trust among remote team members.”
• “Provide strategies for organizing remote team-building events that promote inclusivity and engagement.”
• “Suggest ways to incorporate icebreakers and team-building exercises into virtual meetings to improve team dynamics.”
• “Brainstorm ideas for celebrating milestones and achievements in a remote team to boost morale and motivation.”
• “Offer tips for creating a sense of community and camaraderie among remote team members who may be geographically dispersed.”

Pro Tip: Once you get a response, you can interact with ChatGPT in a very conversational way! You can type things like: “Take the third sentence and elaborate,” or, “Rewrite this in a conversational tone.”  The more specific direction you provide, the better the response will be.

I’d love to hear how (or if) you’re using any AI tools to help with your work or professional life. Feel free to comment or send me a message about what’s working for you!