4 Years Ago Today: How Any Leader Can Kickstart and Land A Powerful Conversation
Goose landing.
The way you land a conversation solidifies its value.
Category Archive: Questions
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12 Questions that Expose the Real Problem
The real problem is the pattern. Pattern recognition is the issue when the same problem keeps coming back. 12 questions to expose destructive patterns: What do others say to you that you repeatedly… Continue reading
Quick Strategies to Energize One-On-Ones
You don’t have time to waste AND your team members need time with you. Successful one-on-ones: #1. Give your full attention: Hide your cell phone. Put your computer to sleep. Distraction is disrespect.… Continue reading
A New Question That Invites a Story
During a listening exercise, a young woman asked a question I’ve never asked. I led a group on a listening exercise. The instructions were simple. Listen to ask a question. She asked, “How… Continue reading
Two Rules that Make You Look Smart When You Ask Questions
You’ve heard reporters ask, “Don’t you agree,” during interviews. That’s an idiotic question for a reporter to ask. You talk too much when you ask questions that have assumed answers. Leading questions search for… Continue reading
7 Boring Things Successful Leaders Do That Failing Leaders Neglect
I asked the mechanic if they rotated the tires on my vehicle. Tire rotation is included in the price of an oil change. His report was, “Your tires look great. The technician didn’t… Continue reading