It's nearly the turn of the year, and this is the time we start thinking about a good re-start. Instead of writing a blog full of advice, this time it's all about giving you the questions to ponder in order to get off to a great start for 2011. Enjoy!

1.) What can you stop doing this year? Who can help take things off of your plate? How can you develop those around you to take on what you shouldn't be doing anymore?

2.) Who do you want to spend more time with? Leaders often spend a lot of time with people who drain their energy. Who adds to your life force? How can you make time with that person?

3.) How are you contributing your greatest strengths to your organization? What talents and skills are going unused? What strengths are you using too much?

4.) What practices help you to stay grounded and clearheaded? How can you make space for what re-energizes and envigorates you?

5.) Do your team members feel engaged and appreciated? One great new year's practice is to send a hand-written note to each of your direct reports thanking them for their contributions in 2010, and asking for their help to make 2011 great.

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Karlin Sloan is the founder and CEO of Karlin Sloan & Company, Ms. Sloan provides organization development consulting, training and executive coaching to clients the U.S., Europe, South America and Asia.  She is the author of Smarter, Faster, Better; Strategies for Effective, Enduring, and Fulfilled Leadership (Jossey-Bass, 2006) and Unfear (January 2011).