Lead with a Question
Questions for leaders to use with their teams.
Use these questions to get your people thinking. You want them to take ownership, but they keep coming to you for answers. Shift the responsibility for answers to your team and learn more about them along the way.
Use these questions:
- In an interview
- To kick off a team meeting
- In a hallway conversation
- During your one-on-one times with your leaders.
Ask your leaders one of these questions and then really listen.
For more on this subject see: “The Power of a Question” by Dr. Jay Raines
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How to: Lead With a Question
Questions are powerful. Raise the engagement level of your leaders by asking them insightful questions. Our team has curated questions for you to use with your leader and others in your organization. You can even use many of them with your family! Learn more about...
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