“Declarative questions”–an oxymoron or a Jedi-level move for hiring, coaching & sales?

Instead of asking direct questions, you make confident, open-ended statements that invite response, insight or clarification. Isn’t that breaking the rules? No! And it has a particular set of advantages–tune in for more.  Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or your team? We’d love to hear from you! Email Mike and Mark.  Spotify Apple Amazon

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The Inquiring Leader: The myth of the natural leader (Inquiry is a skill, not a personality)

From their new book: Mike and Mark take aim at one of the biggest lies in leadership: “Great leaders are born, not built.” Learn how to flex your leadership muscles of inquisitiveness in this episode. (Want more articles? Here are a scholarly explanation of dialogic leadership and a short piece from Mark explaining how slowing down leads to learning.) This episode …

The Inquiring Leader: Five downsides to being the Answer Guy

From Mike and Mark’s new book, “The Inquiring Leader:” It’s easier, more efficient, to be the Answer Guy–the leader who gives all the direction and tells people what to do. Or is it? There are limitations to directive leadership. …  Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or your team? We’d love to hear from you! Email …

The Inquiring Leader: Four types of powerful questions great leaders ask

From Mike and Mark’s new book, “The Inquiring Leader:” A manager’s “impossible choice” was solved with a powerful question. All four types of powerful questions help a leader clarify the situation, analyze what’s really going on, gain awareness and plan for the future.  Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or your team? We’d love to hear …