How to Be Awesome at Your Job 1076: Asking Better Questions to Forge Deeper Relationships with Mike Litton
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Jul 17, 2025 Mike Litton, a real estate and finance expert with 33 years of experience and host of The Mike Litton Experience, shares valuable insights on relationship-building through questioning. He discusses why questions are a superpower in forging connections and introduces 'magic questions' that encourage openness. Litton highlights the importance of curiosity, vulnerability, and understanding emotional currencies in relationships. Additionally, he explains the 73855 communication rule, emphasizing that effective interaction goes beyond mere words.
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Transforming Skepticism With Questions
- Mike Litton shared a story of transforming a skeptical student through curious questioning about personal experiences.
- This approach quickly built rapport and silenced the disruptive student by focusing on genuine interest in others.
Stay Curious, Avoid Judgment
- Always stay in curiosity and stay out of judgment when asking questions.
- Remind yourself to be genuinely curious to enrich your interactions and relationships.
Ask About Favorite Things
- Ask people about their favorite things related to their life or possessions to uncover meaningful details.
- These answers help create vivid, relatable stories that engage and connect on a deeper level.
