Tag Archive: Questions

The Unasked Question

I heard a former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff say something shocking.

“The question I wish people would have asked me is, ‘How do you feel?’”

On another occasion I heard a CIO ask his CEO, “How do you feel about that?”

Learn to ask the unasked question.

7 Questions That Build Leaders

The alternative to evaluation is self-deception.

In your head you’re a superstar. But the team struggles with your mediocrity. Bridge the perception gap with questions.

How are you making yourself unnecessary?

How are you making yourself accountable?

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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?

Job Interviews: 5 Stupid Questions

“A job interview is a conversation between two liars.” Claudio Fernández-Aráoz

There are stupid questions. Make a list of 25 common job interview questions. Don’t ask any of them.

Here are 5 stupid questions you should never ask in a job interview.

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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

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.