One Percent Better Ep. 163: How to Ask High-Velocity Questions
Dec 6, 2020
Discover the art of asking better questions and how they can transform your conversations. Learn about high-velocity questions that prompt fresh and useful responses. Joe critiques common pitfalls like the dull 'tell us about yourself' opener, sharing techniques to engage your audience. From playful inquiries about music to crafting personalized prompts, find out how curiosity can spark connection. Plus, get tips on scripting your first question and turning simple yes/no queries into richer conversations.
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Ditch The Generic Bio Opener
- Avoid lazy openers like "tell us about yourself" because they invite rehearsed or overly long answers.
- Craft a specific first question to steer the conversation and save time for deeper exploration.
High-Velocity Questions Accelerate Depth
- High-velocity questions produce more revealing, less rehearsed answers and accelerate conversation quality.
- They force guests to think and often trigger laughter and authenticity early on.
Thermodynamics To Open A Leadership Talk
- Joe opened with a playful thermodynamics question to Michael Watkins linking energy law to leadership.
- The quirky opener made Michael laugh and launched a lively conversation immediately.