Most managers never pause to ask if they’d tolerate themselves. That’s how bad habits stick. This toolkit forces humility and course correction.

Here is a weekly self-check built around one brutal question and a few prompts, anchored in behavior not fantasy.

How to use it

• Ask: “Would I want me as my manager this week?”
  • If yes, prove it wasn’t a fluke.
  • If sometimes, write down what tipped it either way.
  • If no, congratulations, you’ve spotted the problem before your team had to. Name the pattern you’ll change next week.
• Add supporting prompts:
  • Did I genuinely listen, or just rehearse my reply?
  • Did I give context, or assume everyone was psychic?
  • Did I shield the team from chaos, or accidentally pour petrol on it?
  • If I worked for me this week, would I feel supported or cornered?
• Write the answer down. Your memory is rosier than reality. If it feels uncomfortable when answering, good. That’s growth.

Self-Reflection Log

Your running log of weekly self-assessments that builds humility and keeps you from drifting into autopilot management.

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