5 Questions That Unleash Humility
Humility takes you further than arrogance.
If you were half as talented as you believe, you’d be twice as successful as you are.
Humility shows up as curiosity.
Here are 5 Questions that Unleash Humility.
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The “Show Me” Shift
My granddaughter likes strawberry glazed donuts from Dunkin’. I was disappointed she played with her phone under the table.
I asked curiously, “What are you playing?” She said it was a make-up game.
I said, “Could you show me how you do that?” I leaned in and learned how to choose and mix colors.
Relational Lessons for Leaders
Questions Aren’t Curiosity
There’s no curiosity when you know the answer.
Questions that end with verbs aren’t curious. They’re controlling.
“We agree this was the best option, don’t we?”
“That’s what we decided, correct?”
Leaders ask questions but haven’t learned to inquire.
Work questions move work forward. Curious questions move people forward.
How to practice curiosity?
How to Transform Stupid Questions
The future is built by the curious.
Turn stupid questions into smart opportunities.
“What were you thinking?” Or “What would you do differently next time?”
Questions that can’t be answered are better than answers that can’t be questioned.
How to Transform Stupid Questions
7 Joys of Getting Dumb
The older I get, the dumber I feel—and it’s freeing. Getting dumb might be the smartest move you make.
The joy of getting dumb is staying curious.
Get dumb in a smart way. Replace defensiveness with curiosity.
Here’s how to practice getting dumber today!
Quirky Questions Bring Jazz to Beethoven
Stop trying to be interesting. Start being curious.
Powerful questions aren’t simply heard, they’re felt. In a world of scripted answers, leaders who improvise create connection.
This post shares jazzy questions that turn small talk into spark talk—and make you unforgettable.