Everyone asks, “How can I get the boss on my side?” It’s the wrong question.
Questions have direction. Where are your questions taking you?
Here are two questions your boss needs to hear.
Curiosity is influential.
“The quality of your conversations is determined by the quality of your questions.” David Brooks
Here are four things to ask about when you want have a great conversation.
I asked three of the best question-askers, “What helps leaders ask great questions?”
The second most important behavior of leadership is asking questions. The first is being honest.
Don’t worry if you aren’t the smartest person in the room; be honest and ask questions.
Curiosity sees more than congealed brilliance.
The wrong question makes you look slow witted. Insightful questions ignite engagement.
Don’t ask powerful questions if you want a team of mindless zombies.
Questions create attention. Attention translates to direction.
What do you want your team thinking about?
5 powerful questions you can ask today.
Stupid questions add stress.
Here’s how to stop asking “why questions” that create adversarial conversations.
It natural to ask why, but it’s the wrong question when someone misses the mark.
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