Scenario:
One of your staff comes to you with a problem and asks you what they should do. And you know exactly what they should do! How are you most likely to respond?
Truth is—most of us—being a lot more practiced at “Telling” than “Asking” are likely to simply tell them what to do. One of my former supervisors responding to this exact scenario shared that not only would he tell them what to do, he would also feel proud that he knew the answer and hoped they would be impressed with his wisdom! His truthfulness was refreshing!
Same Scenario:
Instead of simply telling them what to do, what are some questions you might ask them?
What are the potential benefits of responding with questions?
May I suggest an assignment to help you sharpen your “Leading with Questions” skills?
This week look for opportunities with Staff/Family/Friends to respond with questions, when they bring a problem to you, instead of just responding with answers.
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Great questions! I will use that at our staff meeting as a reminder and follow up from a training we had on coaching a couple months ago.
We work with pastors and ministry leaders in the inner city and this is a great tool as we interact with them. It may also be helpful at our upcoming “Listening Luncheon”.
THANKS
Listening Luncheon? I like that thought and I don’t even know anything about it. Please tell me more?