HBR IdeaCast Best of IdeaCast: To Build Stronger Teams, Ask Better Questions
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Dec 24, 2024 
Leslie K. John and Alison Wood Brooks, both professors at Harvard Business School and co-authors of "The Surprising Power of Questions," explore how effective questioning can transform workplace communication. They discuss techniques for asking better questions to strengthen trust and collaboration within teams. Listeners will learn about the impact of open-ended versus closed questions, the art of navigating mixed goals in conversations, and the role of active listening in fostering deeper connections. It's a masterclass on leveraging questions for success!
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Benefits of Asking Questions
- Asking questions unlocks many benefits in business, like information exchange and increased liking.
- Most people underestimate these benefits and don't ask enough questions.
Unawareness of Question Power
- People are often unaware of the link between asking questions and positive outcomes like increased liking.
- This lack of awareness contributes to people not asking enough questions.
Pessimistic Framing
- In situations where someone might lie, use pessimistic framing.
- Phrase questions to make it easy for others to admit difficult truths.