After 25 years of avoiding answering the one question I get asked the most, it’s time to break the bad news: The answer to how to ask better questions is that there are no easy answers. This also ...

What Types Of Questions Develop Conversations? When I hosted my radio show, I learned quickly that a yes or no question could stop a conversation in its tracks. If I asked, "Do you like your job?" and ...

Revisiting a conversation with HBS professors Leslie K. John and Alison Wood Brooks on the powerful communication tool. Asking questions is a powerful way to build trust, exchange ideas, and unlock ...

Every relationship has different building blocks that contribute to its success. Trust, honesty and respect are often associated with high-functioning personal and professional relationships. But the ...

The art of proper questioning has become lost in today's world, resulting in poorer decision-making. Great listeners know to avoid making assumptions, instead using powerful questions to understand ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Eric Johnson Asking ...

"Who did you vote for?" "How much did your house cost?" "When are you going to have kids?" There are some questions that we all just know not to ask in mixed company. Some inquiries, though, can be ...