Tag Archive: Questions

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Words Are Rudders – Questions Are Guides

“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.

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The #2 Behavior Leaders Neglect

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.

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Good Stupid or Bad Stupid You Choose

“Momma always said, ‘Stupid is as stupid does.’” Forest Gump

I think momma means stupid is defined by actions.

There’s a good stupid and a bad stupid. Here’s how to avoid the bad and embrace the good.

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3 Insightful Questions You Can Ask Today

The wrong question makes you look slow witted. Insightful questions ignite engagement.

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Powerful Questions Produce Results

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.

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Why You Need to Stop “Why Questions”

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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