Good conversationalists have great influence. In this post, I share five strategies I have learned for having better conversations.
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7 Suggestions for Asking More Powerful Questions
A Must-Have Skill for Modern Leaders
When I started in my career, the key to success was having the right answers. Now it’s more about having the right questions.
How to Maximize Your Conversations This Holiday Season
9 Questions You and Your Family Can Ask Around the Table
We are almost in the holiday season, and that means a lot of great things: fun memories, good food, and more. But it also means a few challenges. You know one of my big ones? Let’s visit the Honest Planet for a minute. It’s awkward conversations. You probably know what I mean. With all the […]
The Surprising Power of the One Conversation Rule
One Simple Way to Empower Meaningful Discussions
I love a good conversation. When I think to the most meaningful moments of my life, many of them have happened around a table, talking with the people closest to me. But we all know some conversations are better than others, right? Maybe you’ve had conversations that felt more like competitions. Everyone around the table […]
The Power of Asking the Right Question
Questions are powerful tools. They can ignite hope and lead to new insights. They can also destroy hope and keep us struck in bad assumptions.
The Incarnational Principle of Leadership
The incarnation is the Christian teaching that God became man. This teaching is beginning to have an enormous impact on my practice of leadership.