Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Pia Lauritzen is a philosopher writing about tech and transformation Instead of succumbing to an abstract fear of asking questions ...
When a child learns to speak, they pepper us with questions—an instinct rooted in survival. In 2013, a British study of 1,000 mothers found that children asked their parents more than 300 questions ...
Revisiting a conversation with HBS professors Leslie K. John and Alison Wood Brooks on the powerful communication tool. Asking questions is a powerful way to build trust, exchange ideas, and unlock ...
Many leaders believe in the value of asking questions, but asking the right questions is still an underused and underappreciated leadership tool. The wrong questions can lead to misleading answers and ...
Research shows asking questions makes other people less defensive and more open to agreement. A few people — a few leaders — are consistently able to influence the people around them through force of ...
The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Eric Johnson Asking ...
Several years ago, during a flight from Houston to Paris, I had a conversation with the CEO of a prominent Houston-based company. When I mentioned that I was a teacher, I asked him, “What skills do ...
The other night, I casually asked my teenage daughter, “Can I have your help with the cat's water bowl?” expecting her to jump up and refill it. Instead, she smirked and said, “Do you want my help, or ...
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