The Reboot Podcast Wisdom for Work #5: Inquiry as a Leadership Skill - with Andy Crissinger & Chris VandenBrink
Jul 23, 2020
Chris Vandenbrink, Director of the peer group program at Reboot, teams up with Andy Crissinger to explore the often-overlooked skill of inquiry in leadership. They discuss how shifting from answer-giving to question-asking can transform team dynamics. The duo highlights the power of open-ended questions in fostering honest dialogue and psychological safety. By embracing a culture of inquiry, leaders can enhance collaboration, promote critical thinking, and create resilient teams ready to tackle challenges together.
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Inquiry Reveals Leadership Gaps
- Leaders don't have all the answers, making inquiry a crucial leadership tool.
- Inquiry encourages information flow and psychological safety, preventing silos and unspoken problems.
Inquiry Fixes Assumption Pitfalls
- Leaders often misinterpret team members' intentions without inquiry, causing conflict.
- Open questions break such assumptions and help clarify true motivations.
Inquiry Empowers Teams To Scale
- Overly directive leadership stifles creativity and creates dependency.
- Inquiry empowers team members' resourcefulness and supports scalable organizational growth.
