Questions enhance communication, show interest, and improve learning. Here are five questions leaders would be smart to start asking those on their team, or perhaps ask more often.
How are you? (your spouse, children, weekend plans, challenges)
Is there anything I can do to help you? (stress, projects, resources, expectations)
How are you feeling about…? (life, work, position, the organization)
What am I doing right? (coaching, encouraging, rewarding, providing opportunities)
What can I do better? (expectations, encouragement, time, give credit)
Start regularly asking the members on your team these questions and see how it affects your team culture!
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Jay Desko is the CEO of The Center Consulting Group and brings experience in the areas of organizational assessment, leadership coaching, decision-making, and strategic questioning. Jay’s degrees include an M.Ed. in Instructional Systems Design from Pennsylvania State University and a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Leadership from The Union Institute.
