Better Questions, Listening

Words on a Photo (Issue 1199)

In which we are reminded to clarify clients’ objectives before “taking their word for it” and responding to their requests. Read more »

Why Do They Call Them Seals? (Issue 1196)

In which we are reminded to ask “why”…more times. Read more »

Nodding and Smiling (Issue 1185)

In which we are reminded that, when someone nods and smiles, silent during one of our presentations, we can’t assume that they understand what we’re saying. Read more »

How Was Your Trip? (Issue 1180)

In which we are reminded that deeper insights come when we ask questions that prompt friends and clients to think and evaluate.   Read more »

What Do You Mean By…? (Issue 1177)

In which we are reminded to fully understand our customers’ specifications before delivering. Read more »

A Little More Personal (Issue 1170)

In which we are reminded to be… you know…. a little more personal. Two months ago, a good friend underwent back surgery. Her experience reminded me of another friend’s story. We were sitting in his family room,  mid-way through the crackers and cheese when other friend said, “…and after we come back from our September … Read more »

Memories (Issue 1164)

In which we are encouraged to practice and memorize essential elements of our conversations. Read more »

Clothes Make The Man (Issue 1162)

In which we are reminded to focus on the big picture rather than focusing one-by-one on specific needs we want to uncover or products we want to sell. Read more »

Past, Present, Future (Issue 1161)

In which we are reminded to invest time to understand our clients’ pasts before we seek to comprehend their presents and futures. Read more »

What Do You REALLY Do? (Issue 1153)

In which we are reminded to focus on the bigger picture of what we create rather than the activities we do day to day. Read more »

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