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Powerful Questions for Leaders

Published about 2 years ago • 1 min read

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The Power of Questions - #340

Dear Reader,

Conversations are the bloodline of a healthy team.

Yet, many leaders struggle to facilitate courageous conversations.

They either shy away from conflict or ask questions that fall short.

Powerful questions are the antidote to team stagnation.

They're open-ended, simple, and provocative – designed to spark curiosity.

The good thing?

You don't need to be a coach to ask powerful questions.

Browse this week's resources to learn how.

Stay fearless, my friend.

Gustavo

My two Cents

My latest article -> How Leaders Can Ask Better Questions​

From my archive -> The 50 Most Powerful Questions Leaders Ask​

ONE QUESTION TO ASK YOUR TEAM

What would you love doing if you knew you wouldn't fail?

ONE THING FOR YOU TO TRY THIS WEEK

What are we not aligned on?

If you ask your team if they’re aligned with your strategy, they’ll likely say yes. But that doesn’t mean everyone is on the same page.

Instead, ask what they’re NOT aligned on. This question is more provocative and will spark real conversations about gaps and misalignment.

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