theToday's Leadership Myth brings us to Q - and the myth many team leaders hold which is that they have to have all the answers themselves. Socratic, coaching questions are one of the most powerful tools in team leader's toolkit. Many of us are socialized to ask questions which are either leading to a specific result or are solely geared to problem solve. What we know from research is that many times we need to explore issues more widely before we come to the best solution. Likewise, many times our staff members themselves have the best answer so it is about helping them come up with their own solution.
In developing a mini-toolbox of powerful questions we will want to look at asking questions which are:
Some powerful questions you may want to start using in your conversations include:
What's important about x?
What possible solutions are there?
What else?
What's another perspective around x?
What support do you need to be successful?
What's the flip side?
What might get in the way?
Where can you synergize (or collaborate)
Who else can help?
If you knew you would not fail, what would you try?
What other questions do you like to ask?
Over the last fourteen months each Thursday I have been providing you with a team building tip or question. These are now available as a set of 52 pocket-sized cards called the Teams365 Team Sparker Deck. Designed for team leaders to bring into their team meetings, coaching conversations or other dialogues, you can use the cards as preparation or by selecting one in the moment to spark dialogue. The Teams365 Sparker Deck make a great stocking stuffer for new and experienced leaders and teams at $29 plus shipping. Click here to learn more and order a set or two!
Have a great Tuesday,
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton, MES, PCC, CPT
Potentials Realized | Teams365
Growing Team Leaders One Conversation at a Time(TM)
Leadership Development | Coaching | Retreats
Check out our new Teams365 Team Sparker Deck
(416)996-8326
In developing a mini-toolbox of powerful questions we will want to look at asking questions which are:
- Short and concise - if our questions are too long, the receiver may be lost
- Open-ended and either invite exploration, new perspectives, or action
- Starting with What? We often say that What questions help to open the space for exploration and action.
Some powerful questions you may want to start using in your conversations include:
What's important about x?
What possible solutions are there?
What else?
What's another perspective around x?
What support do you need to be successful?
What's the flip side?
What might get in the way?
Where can you synergize (or collaborate)
Who else can help?
If you knew you would not fail, what would you try?
What other questions do you like to ask?
Over the last fourteen months each Thursday I have been providing you with a team building tip or question. These are now available as a set of 52 pocket-sized cards called the Teams365 Team Sparker Deck. Designed for team leaders to bring into their team meetings, coaching conversations or other dialogues, you can use the cards as preparation or by selecting one in the moment to spark dialogue. The Teams365 Sparker Deck make a great stocking stuffer for new and experienced leaders and teams at $29 plus shipping. Click here to learn more and order a set or two!
Have a great Tuesday,
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton, MES, PCC, CPT
Potentials Realized | Teams365
Growing Team Leaders One Conversation at a Time(TM)
Leadership Development | Coaching | Retreats
Check out our new Teams365 Team Sparker Deck
(416)996-8326
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