Everyday MBA Mastering The Art of Questions
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Jun 21, 2025 Dave Reynolds, Founder of The Rumin8 Group, helps organizations create people-first cultures. He discusses his book “Radicle Growth,” emphasizing how mastering the art of questions transforms leadership. Listeners learn how effective questioning can reveal deeper insights and foster accountability. Dave shares practical strategies to shift from directive leadership to a coaching mindset, enhancing team ownership and performance. His insights provide actionable steps for leaders looking to boost engagement and personal growth within their teams.
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Deeper Questions Reveal Truth
- A CEO asked a sales leader how sales were going and got a superficial "good" response.
- By deeper probing with targeted questions, they revealed real challenges and achieved accountability and improvement.
Dig Deeper with Targeted Questions
- Avoid broad, generic questions that get surface answers.
- Use why, what, and how questions in sequence to dig deeper, increasing self-awareness and truthful responses.
Use Questions to Build Ownership
- Shift from dictating tasks to coaching through questions to foster ownership and accountability.
- Engage teams using strategy as a guide to collaboratively build solutions and boost engagement.
