Hal Gregersen

Hal Gregersen is a senior lecturer at MIT's Sloan School of Management, former Executive Director of the MIT Leadership Center, and a globally recognized thought leader on leadership and innovation. He's the author of several books, including Questions Are The Answer, where he shares a powerful approach to fostering radical innovation by encouraging inquiry. He is also a sought after speaker and lecturer who has spoken to audiences all over the world.In this classic episode, Hal joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his remarkable leadership career and how questioning drives innovation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hal Gregersen, Executive Director of the MIT Leadership Center and author of 'Questions Are the Answer', dives into the transformative power of effective questioning in leadership. He reveals how asking the right questions can enhance creativity and drive organizational success. With captivating anecdotes, he illustrates the importance of curiosity and engagement, including a poignant story about how a curious worker unlocked innovation on a citrus farm. Gregersen also discusses AI's role in retail engagement, emphasizing the need for leaders to listen and learn from employees.

Hal Gregersen, Executive Director at MIT's Leadership Center, dives into the transformative power of questions. He discusses his book, emphasizing how the right questions can lead to personal and professional growth. Hal shares his life-changing health crisis, which ignited his quest for deeper self-approval. He explores keystone vs. shadow questions and how they shape our realities. Highlighting techniques like the 'question burst,' he advocates for a curious mindset to overcome stagnation and innovate problem-solving.