326: Increasing Your Leadership Effectiveness by Asking Great Questions (with Bob Tiede)
Jun 26, 2024
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Bob Tiede discusses the importance of asking great questions in leadership. He shares his favorite questions, the power of personal questions, and the significance of leading with questions to engage and motivate teams. Learn how asking the right questions can enhance leadership effectiveness and boost team morale.
Asking great questions enhances leadership effectiveness by engaging teams and unlocking valuable insights.
Understanding individual reward preferences strengthens team dynamics and creates more meaningful reward systems.
Deep dives
Importance of Leading with Questions for Effective Leadership
Leading with questions can significantly enhance leadership effectiveness. By asking simple yet impactful questions like 'What do you think?,' leaders can engage with their team and unlock valuable insights. This approach was exemplified by Navy Commander Michael D. Avershoff, who transformed morale by listening to his crew's input and implementing their ideas.
Personalized Rewards and Recognition
Understanding individual preferences for rewards can strengthen team dynamics. A practical example shared by Lisa highlights how asking 'How do you like to be rewarded?' revealed unique preferences, such as ice cream, leading to a more meaningful and appreciated reward system.
Building Meaningful Connections Through Thoughtful Questions
Asking thought-provoking questions not only fosters meaningful interactions but also builds bridges between individuals. By shifting from routine inquiries to deeper questions like 'How did growing up there shape you?,' conversations can become more engaging and insightful.
Enhancing Networking and Relationship Building Through Open Questions
Utilizing open-ended questions in networking can significantly enhance communication and understanding. By asking questions that prompt deeper reflections such as 'How did growing up there shape you?,' individuals can create genuine connections and foster more engaging conversations.
This week’s episode features my guest, Bob Tiede. Bob is a 20-year of the U.S. Leadership Development Team of Cru (formerly known as Campus Crusade for Christ). He has written six books including “Great Leaders Ask Questions” and “Now That’s a Great Question.”
We talk about the importance of asking great questions as a leader. If you aren’t yet in a leadership role, he also offers great questions to ask of your leader.
Bob gives you his favorite leadership questions and why they are so effective.
You can subscribe to Bob’s blog, LeadingWithQuestions.com.
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