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Lead with Questions, Not Answers

September 21, 2022 By Todd Yancey

Chances are, most leaders are too focused on having all the answers — and not focused enough on asking the right questions. It’s time to recalibrate.

Despite what you might think, expressing vulnerability and asking for help, clarification, or input can be a sign of strength and confidence, not weakness. The right questions are signals of trust — and they can inspire people to trust you in return.

For example, rather than telling your team about a new opportunity you’ve identified, ask them, “Do you see a game-changing opportunity that could create much more value than we’ve delivered in the past?” A big, simple question like this can inspire a burst of collaboration and creativity across the organization.

And if you consistently demonstrate a question-first mindset, you’ll help establish an overall culture of curiosity and learning that will keep your team innovating and responding to challenges effectively. So try it out this week: Ask your team a big-picture, open-ended question, and see if it doesn’t lead to some new and exciting ideas.

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Chief Strategy Officer @iTrust. Previously @SAP, @IBM, and @Oracle. Focused on culture, technology, and innovation. Devoted to family, friends, and a better world.

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