The Art Of Coaching

“If I had an hour to solve a problem and my life depended on the solution, I would spend the first 55 minutes determining the proper question to ask… for once I know the proper question, I could solve the problem in less than five minutes.” - Albert Einstein  A good question might just be the most powerful tool you have in your communication arsenal. Why? Well to start, questions are the vehicle through which we understand ourselves, exchange information, build rapport in relationships and persuade others.  But asking great questions isn’t as easy as always starting with “why.” In today’s episode, my colleague Ali Kershner and I dive deep into the research behind the power of great questions, how to hone your skill, and improve your social agility by knowing how and when to use these skills appropriately in everyday life.  Some of the specific pieces we talk about include: What makes questions so powerful, and why it’s important to ask better questions in the first place (12:10) Specific tactics and examples