How to Ask a Question

This book, an international bestseller, emphasizes the importance of the questions we ask ourselves and others. Dr. Marilee Adams uses a fable to illustrate how great results begin with great questions. The book introduces the Question Thinking™ Model, which includes the Choice Map, a tool to predict the outcomes of different types of questions. It provides practical strategies for switching from a constricting Judger mindset to an expansive Learner mindset, leading to improved communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. The 4th edition includes a new chapter on neuroscience and managing stresses and fears effectively.

In 'The Coaching Habit,' Michael Bungay Stanier provides a straightforward and effective approach to coaching. Drawing on his extensive experience training managers worldwide, he introduces seven essential coaching questions designed to help managers unlock their team's potential. These questions include the Kickstart Question, the AWE Question, the Lazy Question, the Strategic Question, the Focus Question, the Foundation Question, and the Learning Question. The book emphasizes the importance of saying less and asking more, fostering a collaborative and empowering work environment. It combines practical advice with research in neuroscience and behavioral economics, making coaching a daily, informal part of managerial work rather than a formal event.