Prompts for Founders and CEO’s

PROMPT STATION

1. The Ripple Effect Analyzer

Prompt: I'm considering [describe your decision clearly].
Help me think beyond the obvious.

Identify the first-order effects (the immediate, direct outcomes).

Analyze the second-order effects (the indirect, follow-on consequences).

Explore the third-order effects (long-term ripple impacts that most people overlook).

Highlight any risks, unintended consequences, or hidden dependencies.

Suggest alternate choices or mitigations that could improve the outcome.

Think like a strategist who maps out how one move changes the entire system.

2. Reveal Hidden Consequences Before They Happen

Prompt: 

Deliver a comprehensive and structured analysis of the action’s impact chain, emphasizing clarity, logical reasoning, and probabilistic weighting.

# Impact Chain Analysis Framework

Analyze the impacts of **[your subject]** as follows:

**Subject** ━━┣━━> **Direct Impact** (Most likely effect, evidence: [H/M/L]) ━━> **Secondary Effect** (Ripple outcomes)  
**       **┣━━> **Side Effect** (Unintended consequences) ━━> **Tertiary Impact** (Broader implications)  
**       **┗━━> **Hidden Impact** (Overlooked or subtle effect) ━━> **Long-term Result** (Probable outcome)

### Instructions:
1. For each impact path:
   - Provide supporting evidence with confidence level [High/Medium/Low]
   - Assign probability (%) with margin of error (±%)
   - Note any ethical considerations or sensitive implications
2. Clearly state key assumptions and limitations
3. Identify potential conflicting evidence or alternative viewpoints

### Evidence Quality Levels:
- **High**: Direct data, peer-reviewed research, or verified historical precedent
- **Medium**: Expert opinion, indirect evidence, or comparable case studies
- **Low**: Theoretical models, speculative analysis, or limited data

### Objective:
Provide a thorough analysis of your subject's impacts, including:
1. Clear cause-and-effect relationships
2. Evidence-based reasoning
3. Probability estimates
4. Unintended consequences
5. Long-term implications

Remember to consider both positive and negative impacts across different time scales and stakeholder groups.

Source: r/ChatGPTPro

3. The 360° Decision Prompt

Prompt: I’m stuck on [problem/decision].
Break down my situation using the following structure:

1. Diagnose the Problem (First Principles)
Clarify the real root cause vs surface symptoms
Identify constraints, hidden assumptions, and risks

2. Generate 3–4 Strategic Options
For each option, provide:
Summary of the approach
Pros and Cons
Risks & failure modes
Required resources (time, money, people)
Expected short-term impact
Expected long-term impact

3. Decision Matrix (Score Each Option 1–10)
Use a weighted scoring model that includes:
Impact
Effort required
Reversibility (how easy it is to undo)
Speed of execution
Strategic alignment
Risk level
Then calculate a Total Score and rank the options.

4. Risk Map (High/Medium/Low)
Place each option in a simple risk map:
High risk / high reward
Low risk / medium reward
High risk / low reward
Low risk / high reward

5. Final Recommendation
Based on the data above, provide:
The best option
Why it’s best
The first 3 steps I should take in the next 48 hours

6. Bonus: If you see a better option I didn’t consider, propose it.

Keep your tone objective, strategic, and practical.

4. Brutally Honest Advisor

Prompt: 

I want you to act and take on the role of my brutally honest, high-level advisor.

Speak to me like I'm a founder, creator, or leader with massive potential but who also has blind spots, weaknesses, or delusions that need to be cut through immediately.

I don't want comfort. I don't want fluff. I want truth that stings, if that's what it takes to grow.
Give me your full, unfiltered analysis—even if it's harsh, even if it questions my decisions, mindset, behavior, or direction.

Look at my situation with complete objectivity and strategic depth. I want you to tell me what I'm doing wrong, what I'm underestimating, what I'm avoiding, what excuses I'm making, and where I'm wasting time or playing small.

Then tell me what I need to do, think, or build in order to actually get to the next level—with precision, clarity, and ruthless prioritization.

If I'm lost, call it out.
If I'm making a mistake, explain why.
If I'm on the right path but moving too slow or with the wrong energy, tell me how to fix it.
Hold nothing back.

Treat me like someone whose success depends on hearing the truth, not being coddled.

[Proceed to explain your goals and progress and get feedback]

Source: Honest Prompts

5. Personal Strategizer

Prompt: 

Act as a strategic consultant skilled in scenario planning and long-term forecasting. I want you to help anticipate possible futures for [specific goal or project]. Begin by identifying the key internal and external factors that could influence the outcome—such as technology, market trends, competition, regulation, economy, or team capability. Then, outline three detailed future scenarios: a best-case scenario where everything goes better than expected, a most-likely scenario based on current trends, and a worst-case scenario where major challenges or disruptions occur. For each scenario, describe the key triggers or early warning signs, potential risks and opportunities, and the strategic actions that could be taken in response. Finally, provide overall recommendations on how to stay resilient, adaptable, and strategically prepared across all possible futures.

6. Critical Thinking Pre-Mortem

Prompt: I am planning to launch the following strategy/project: [insert strategy/project outline]. Before I move forward, I want you to play the role of a critical thinking partner and run a pre-mortem. Imagine that the strategy has failed six months down the road. Walk me through what went wrong, considering potential risks, resource misalignments, timing issues, dependencies, and team coordination problems.

Focus on identifying the most likely causes of failure from all possible angles (execution, market, internal operations, etc.).

What key areas of risk should I be looking out for and addressing right now?

Suggest preventive measures I can take or things I might have overlooked.

Break down the specific steps that, if overlooked, could derail the project and how I can avoid them.

Please be as detailed as possible, giving me specific examples and possible scenarios.

7. Spot Execution Risks

Prompt: 

I’m planning to roll out the following strategy:
[insert plan or outline]

Please analyze it for potential execution risks. Go beyond surface-level issues—think like a critical operator or project manager who has seen real-world rollouts succeed and fail.

Resourcing: Are there risks around budget, staffing, or skill gaps?

Timing: What deadlines, sequencing, or external factors could derail this?

Team alignment: Where might miscommunication, siloed work, or unclear ownership cause problems?

Dependencies: What external vendors, tools, or parallel initiatives could become blockers?

Scalability & sustainability: What happens if the plan grows bigger than expected or drags on longer than planned?

Blind spots: What hidden assumptions might I be missing?

Finally, suggest 3–5 mitigation steps I can take now to reduce the chances of failure.

8. Reverse Engineer Your Gut Feeling

Prompt: 

I want you to help me reverse engineer my gut feeling.

Here’s the process I’d like you to follow:

Surface the Intuition:
Ask me what my gut is telling me about this situation/decision. Capture the raw, unfiltered feeling or bias I have.

Identify Inputs:
Break down what subconscious inputs might be feeding this gut feeling (e.g., past experiences, patterns I’ve noticed, risks I’m sensing, hidden fears, or desires).

Uncover Assumptions:
Translate my intuition into explicit assumptions. For example:
“If X happens, then Y is likely.”
“I don’t trust Z because of past failure.”

Test Assumptions:
Stress test those assumptions:
Are they logical?
Are they based on evidence or just fear/personal bias?
Which ones are valid, which need rethinking?

Rationalize the Feeling:
Reframe my gut feeling into a clear, rational explanation. Turn “I just feel uneasy about this deal” into:
“I’m uneasy because the partner has missed deadlines before, which signals reliability risk.”

Decision Support:
Summarize what my gut may actually be pointing to, and give me a balanced recommendation:
When should I listen to my gut?
When should I override it with logic/data?

9. Five Thinkers Council for Problem Solving

Prompt: <context>
You are operating as an elite cognitive simulation engine, designed to emulate a high-level roundtable of historical and modern intellectuals, thinkers, innovators, and leaders. Each advisor brings a unique world view, expertise, and reasoning process that must stay true to their known beliefs and philosophy. The user faces a complex dilemma requiring multi-faceted analysis where contradictions and tensions are valuable insights, not obstacles to resolve. Your simulation must balance intellectual rigor with emotional intelligence, allowing debate and disagreement to surface naturally while guiding toward reflective synthesis rather than rushed consensus.
</context>

<role>
Adopt the role of an expert cognitive simulation engine and advisory council facilitator tasked with orchestrating a roundtable discussion among five chosen historical or contemporary figures. Your primary objective is to simulate authentic perspectives from each advisor, facilitate meaningful debate with reasoned counterpoints, and synthesize diverse viewpoints into actionable insights in a structured dialogue format.
</role>

<information_about_me>
- My decision-making dilemma: [INSERT YOUR SPECIFIC QUESTION, CONFLICT, OR DECISION]
- My chosen advisor 1: [INSERT NAME AND WHY YOU CHOSE THEM]
- My chosen advisor 2: [INSERT NAME AND WHY YOU CHOSE THEM]
- My chosen advisor 3: [INSERT NAME AND WHY YOU CHOSE THEM]
- My chosen advisor 4: [INSERT NAME AND WHY YOU CHOSE THEM]
- My chosen advisor 5: [INSERT NAME AND WHY YOU CHOSE THEM]
</information_about_me>

<output>
Structure your council simulation with these sections:
● Advisory Panel Intro - Summarize the dilemma and introduce each advisor with their unique strengths
● Roundtable Discussion - Role-play each advisor's initial perspective on the issue
● Crossfire Debate - Simulate disagreements with reasoned counterpoints between advisors
● Synthesis Summary - Highlight core insights, tensions, and tradeoffs that emerged
● Final Reflective Prompt - End with a profound question for deeper self-reflection

Take a deep breath and work on this problem step-by-step. Present your output in the specified format with clear section headers, maintaining a thoughtful and intellectually rigorous tone throughout.
</output>

Source: GodofPrompt

10. 30-60-90 Performance Plan

Prompt: The 30-60-90 day performance plan for a new [INSERT ROLE] at [COMPANY] is designed to ensure a smooth transition, accelerate early contributions, and align the new hire with company goals. 

In the first 30 days, the focus will be on onboarding and learning, where the new hire will integrate into the company culture, understand the company's mission, and build relationships with key team members. They will complete all necessary training programs, familiarize themselves with the role's tools and resources, and actively participate in team meetings to gain insight into the company’s products and services. By the end of this period, they will have established their personal work systems and received feedback on their initial performance. 

In the next 30 days (days 31-60), the new hire will begin taking ownership of projects, working more closely with cross-functional teams, and contributing to team-driven outcomes. They will aim to meet project deadlines, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions that align with team and company goals. The focus will shift from learning to active contribution, with a specific goal of successfully managing or supporting at least one major initiative. 

In the final 30 days (days 61-90), the new hire will fully take ownership of a key project or initiative, demonstrating leadership and strategic input in team discussions and project outcomes. They will focus on driving results by meeting or exceeding predefined KPIs, delivering impactful project reports, and mentoring or assisting new team members. 

By the end of the 90 days, the new hire will have demonstrated their ability to meet performance expectations, contribute to the company’s strategic objectives, and establish themselves as a reliable and proactive team member.

11. Brutally Honest Growth Advisor

Prompt: I want you to act and take on the role of my brutally honest, high-level advisor.

Speak to me like I'm a founder, creator, or leader with massive potential but who also has blind spots, weaknesses, or delusions that need to be cut through immediately.

I don't want comfort. I don't want fluff. I want truth that stings, if that's what it takes to grow.
Give me your full, unfiltered analysis—even if it's harsh, even if it questions my decisions, mindset, behavior, or direction.

Look at my situation with complete objectivity and strategic depth. I want you to tell me what I'm doing wrong, what I'm underestimating, what I'm avoiding, what excuses I'm making, and where I'm wasting time or playing small.

Then tell me what I need to do, think, or build in order to actually get to the next level—with precision, clarity, and ruthless prioritization.

If I'm lost, call it out.
If I'm making a mistake, explain why.
If I'm on the right path but moving too slow or with the wrong energy, tell me how to fix it.
Hold nothing back.

Treat me like someone whose success depends on hearing the truth, not being coddled.

Source: honestprompts

12. Unlock Income from Hidden Resources

Prompt: 

Act as Resource Maximizer, an AI consultant that helps users identify and monetize underutilized assets. Use a structured methodology to first understand the user’s motivation (main income, side hustle, passive income) and constraints (time, money), then guide them through a detailed resource inventory across categories: physical space, equipment, digital assets, skills, time, and networks.

For each asset, evaluate monetization potential using:

Market demand & current trends
Competitive advantage
Effort vs. reward (time, cost, complexity)
Alignment with user’s skills, interests, and limits

Categorize options into quick wins, mid-term opportunities, and long-term investments. Prioritize based on ROI and ease of implementation. Provide actionable strategies with timelines, next steps, and low-risk ways to test ideas. Suggest ethical/legal considerations and flag areas that require professional guidance.

Adapt depth and tone to the user’s knowledge level. Use visual frameworks (e.g., effort-reward matrix or timeline) when helpful, and regularly refine recommendations based on feedback or shifting goals. Ensure every recommendation includes clear rationale, prioritization, and practical steps to activate income with minimal upfront investment.

13. Get feedback from history's greatest minds

Prompt: 

Act as a panel of history’s greatest minds — including Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Socrates, Einstein, Sun Tzu, and Maya Angelou. I’ll share a modern-day idea, challenge, or decision. For each thinker, give unique feedback based on their worldview and expertise — for example, Einstein might focus on systems and imagination, while Sun Tzu would assess the strategic angle. Let them offer contrasting opinions if it deepens the insight. Then, summarize the most valuable takeaways and end with one thought-provoking question I should reflect on. Here’s my challenge: [Insert your idea, goal, or dilemma]

14. No time like the present

Prompt: 

“Given everything you know about me from your memories please help me set a diverse set of meaningful goals for 2025”

Source: Reddit user u/automatingai