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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Dear Dan: What Questions Should I Ask My CEO
Dear Dan, I have a new position within our company. Now I report directly to the CEO. What questions should I ask during our first meeting? Sincerely, Bob Dear Bob, Congratulations on earning… Continue reading
3 Questions That Move Experienced Leaders Forward
Ego loves being the go-to person. But dependency makes people weak, and leaders get in the way when they need to be needed.
One leader asked, “I wonder what I am doing to cause dependency?”
Well timed questions enable people to craft their own path forward.
4 Simple Questions to Clarify Complex Challenges
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10 Surprising Job Interview Questions that Identify the Right People
A job interview is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get. Paraphrased from Forest Gump. Reality is more important than aspiration when it comes to job interviews.… Continue reading
The 7 Powers of Questions
I’ve heard lots of questions over the years. Some were small. Others brilliant. Some reflected sincere but dead-end pursuits. Smart people ask short-sighted questions when they focus on the wrong things. “What should… Continue reading