Asking a question seems simple, but it’s often where communication breaks down. In this episode, Trisha focuses on how the way we ask questions shapes the responses we get, the relationships we build, and the outcomes we experience. She explores the difference between genuine curiosity and hidden agendas, how poorly formed questions can create confusion or defensiveness, and what it looks like to ask questions that invite clarity, trust, and deeper understanding in real-life situations.
Conversation Overview
- Why asking questions is harder than it seems
- The difference between curiosity and control in questions
- How assumptions shape the questions we ask
- The impact of tone, timing, and intent
- Questions that open vs. questions that shut down conversation
- Practicing better questions in everyday leadership and relationships
Resources
The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More and Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier
Explore the Series:
Episode One – How to Have a Conversation
Episode Two – Moving Past the Memo – Conversations in Organizations
