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 ...

Good questions are the most basic tools in a reporter's kit. Yet, journalists sometimes go in unprepared. This has consequences. Fair reporting starts with fair questions. There are times when ...

This column is part of The First 90 Days, a series about how to make 2025 a year of breakout growth for your business. Spoiler alert: I didn’t. Not listening or bothering to get curious about what ...

No matter where you sit, you can find ways to improve your business. The easiest way is to keep asking questions—and avoid thinking you know all the answers. The Fast Company Executive Board is a ...

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 ...

As the saying goes, we don’t always know what we don’t know. That can make it hard to come up with the right questions. But not if you start with these five basic inquiries. The willingness to ask ...

A grandfather once had one of his grandsons over for the night. The next morning, Grandpa prepared two big bowls of oatmeal, his own favorite breakfast. “Sure,” the boy replied. When grandpa placed ...