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Why ask ?. ASK – why ask ?. Questions hold the power to cause us to think, create answers we believe in and motivate us to act on our ideas. Move us beyond passive acceptance what other say to aggressively applying our creative ability to the problem.
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ASK – why ask ? • Questions hold the power to cause us to think, create answers we believe in and motivate us to act on our ideas. • Move us beyond passive acceptance what other sayto aggressively applying our creative ability to the problem.
Redefine and change relationships between people. Questions honor you as a person and communicate your value as an equal. • Forces your conversations to become less about your thoughts, your input and how you can steer the dialogue around the answer you think will work. You start listening – really listening to then other person.
The more you listen, the more you see how capable they are, how much they can do with a little encouragement, and what wonderful individuals they are.
5 great reasons to ask • 1. All the information is with the coachee • 2. Asking creates buy-in • 3. Asking empowers • 4. Asking develops leadership capacity • 5. Asking creates authenticity • Coaching Questions: a Coach’s Guide to Powerful Asking Skills.