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.

• 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.