The Greg McKeown Podcast 286. Daring to Ask with Jeff Wetzler (Part 2)
Apr 2, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Jeff Wetzler, author of 'Ask,' delves into the transformative power of questioning and communication. He presents a five-step 'ask approach' to foster curiosity and enhance relationships. The conversation addresses the challenges of media influence and emphasizes the importance of quality questioning in a polarized society. Additionally, Jeff shares insights on full-spectrum listening and the 'sift and turn' method for feedback, highlighting the balance between results and relationships as keys to success.
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Choose Curiosity
- Choose curiosity by injecting a question mark between stimulus and response.
- Train yourself to see something and ask “Huh, what could I learn from that?”
Furious to Curious
- Turn curiosity killers, like emotional triggers, into curiosity cues.
- When you feel furious, get curious and ask, “What can I learn from this person?”
Center Learning
- In every interaction, ask yourself, “What can I learn from this person?”
- This shifts your focus from telling to learning and opens new questions.
