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Powerful questions for the conversations that matter.
Every issue contains one question.
A question designed to unlock new levels of collaboration, focus and efficiency for your team.
Expertly designed by me, Mel Rosenthal. Informed by over 4,500 coaching conversations.
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Quick Question: Who needs my support?
Quick Question: Who needs my support?
As leaders, one of our greatest responsibilities is ensuring our team (and our colleagues) feel supported.
Try to listen for:
Silence - Sometimes we ask a question that is just too hard for the listener to answer. That’s a good sign they might need a little extra help.
Confusion - If you’re receiving vague, unclear or incomplete responses, it may be a sign that they are feeling overwhelmed.
Fast-talking—When the pace of language is unusually fast, a few well-placed questions could help slow them down and refocus their attention.
This question helps identify pivotal moments that direct our attention (and our team’s) to the things that matter most.