Many people think that a leader is supposed to tell others what to do.
My counsel to clients, especially when they have competent, committed team members, is to ask open-ended, thought-provoking, and paradigm-shifting questions. This approach stimulates and inspires productive behaviors that are likely to move the organization forward.
Two weeks of articles, “Questions Leaders Should Ask--Part 1” and "Questions Leaders Should Ask--Part 2", offer opportunities to build trust and to engage the leader's direct reports.
Dennis
