S3E18: The Art of Asking Questions

We often hear people say that asking questions and being curious leads to professional growth. But what does that mean exactly? More importantly, what does asking good questions and being curious really look like or sound like in practice? In this episode, we dig into the art of asking questions – from discussing different types of questions you can ask, to understanding how asking questions not only increases your knowledge, but also increases your leadership skills and influence.

EXAMPLE QUESTIONS:

• Open-ended: What do you think about this product?
• Follow-up: Can you tell me more about the product?
• Leading: How satisfied are you with our product? 
• Closed-ended: Do you like this product?

FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES:

• Harvard Business Review: The Surprising Power of Questions
• Forbes: Why Asking Good Questions is Good for Your Brand and Your Career
• Harvard Business Review: Relearning the Art of Asking Questions