But the successful 25% have a unique approach.
Learn what sets them apart
The art of asking insightful questions enhances:
➠ Our careers
➠ Our confidence
➠ Our leadership skills
➠ Our day-to-day lives
It’s more than just conversation.
It’s inspiring excitement to learn and grow.
Great leaders do more than delegate.
They ensure everyone feels understood.
From Michael Bungay Stanier’s book, The Coaching Habit:
1. The Kickstart Question:
“What’s on your mind?”
– Purpose: Encourages people to share their thoughts immediately.
2. The AWE Question:
“And what else?”
– Purpose: Uncovers additional layers and insights.
3. The Focus Question:
“What’s the real challenge here for you?”
– Purpose: Identifies the core issue to address.
4. The Foundation Question:
“What do you want?”
– Purpose: Discovers what someone truly wants to achieve.
5. The Lazy Question:
“How can I help?”
– Purpose: Instead of guessing, ask how to assist effectively.
6. The Strategic Question:
“If you’re saying yes to this, what are you saying no to?”
– Purpose: Clarifies priorities and choices.
7. The Learning Question:
“What was most useful for you?”
– Purpose: Reflect on what was most beneficial.
Why asking the right questions matters:
➠ Builds stronger relationships
➠ Makes people feel heard
➠ Shows genuine interest
➠ Facilitates learning
Don’t fall into the 75% trap.
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𝟏. 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩:
The style:
↳ You make decisions without input, which can be quick during crises but may limit team creativity.
How to make it effective:
↳ Schedule regular open forums to get feedback, ensuring that team insights are considered while decisions are still top-down.
𝟐. 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩:
The style:
↳ You involve the team in decisions, creating ownership and an inclusive environment.
How to make it effective:
↳ Implement a structured decision-making process that includes timelines to ensure consultations don’t slow down action.
𝟑. 𝐋𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐳-𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩:
The style:
↳ You offer minimal guidance, best for teams of skilled, self-directed individuals.
How to make it effective:
↳ Set clear objectives and milestones to guide the team, providing direction while maintaining autonomy.
𝟒. 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩:
The style:
↳ You inspire by promoting a shared vision, which builds loyalty and encourages team development.
How to make it effective:
↳ Create measurable goals tied to the vision to track progress and keep the team focused on tangible outcomes.
𝟓. 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩:
The style:
↳ You focus on clear goals and rewards, driving results but sometimes at the cost of creativity.
How to make it effective:
↳ Balance the emphasis on rewards with recognition for creative efforts to nurture innovation within the framework of goal achievement.
𝟔. 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩:
The style:
↳ You adapt your style to match the team’s needs, boosting their performance and readiness.
How to make it effective:
↳ Develop a strong understanding of individual team members’ strengths and weaknesses to better tailor your leadership approach to various situations.
𝟕. 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩:
The style:
↳ You prioritize the team’s needs over your own, creating a positive culture and empowering team members.
How to make it effective:
↳ Assess often team needs and personal development goals to ensure that your support is effectively empowering team members.
Final thoughts…
Leadership is never a one-size-fits-all.
It’s not the style that makes an impact.
It’s how to adapt your style to the context in which you operate.
Agree? Which leadership style have you found most effective in your experience?
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It covers:
3 rules for ultra-productive meetings
1. Two-pizza rule
↳ Limit attendees to the number of people two pizzas can feed.
2. Empty chair rule
↳ Leave one chair empty to represent the customer.
3. No powerpoints
↳ Ditch the slides. Bezos requires 2-6 page written memos instead.
Knowing the rules is just the start.
As well as just
1. Keep it small
↳ Only invite the 6-8 people who are absolutely essential.
↳ No spectators allowed.
2. Write a detailed memo
↳ Craft a structured, 6-page narrative that argues your position.
↳ Bullet points are banned!
3. Begin w/ “study hall”
↳ Spend the first 20-30 minutes of the meeting reading the memo in silence.
↳ Get everyone on the same page.
4. Dive into a messy discussion
↳ Don’t hold back on debate and tough questions.
5. Finish w/ action items
↳ End every meeting by assigning clear next steps
with owners and due dates.
So in summary…
1. Ditch PowerPoint
2. Encourage open debate.
3. Invite essential people only.
4. Finish with clear action steps.
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