I think “And what else?” is the best coaching question in the world. It does two things: It extends the period of curiosity, and it tames your advice monster.
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I think “And what else?” is the best coaching question in the world. It does two things: It extends the period of curiosity, and it tames your advice monster.
Sometimes, we want others to go first. The easiest way to do that is by asking open-ended questions, just as Dr. Ehdaie did with his patients. And open-ended questions are easy to find, if you focus on: Asking about someone’s beliefs or values (“How’d you decide to become a teacher?”) Asking someone to make a judgment (“Are you glad you went to law
... See moreCharles Duhigg • Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection
That is the trigger question to better understand others: what is your first-principle insight?
Jay Acunzo • Break the Wheel: Question Best Practices, Hone Your Intuition, and Do Your Best Work
Powerful questions invite introspection, present additional solutions, and lead to greater creativity and insight. They invite coachees to look inside (What do you really want?) or into the future (Look ahead six months. Standing there, what decisions would you make today?). A powerful question is expansive and opens up further vistas for the coach
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