353. Ask Great Questions with Jeff Wetzler

Published: May 1, 2024, 9:49 a.m.

b"Ever think about how powerful asking questions can be? It's kinda mind-blowing when you think about all the insights, knowledge, and experiences we can tap into just by asking. So in this episode, we\\u2019ve got Jeff Welzer on board to talk about his book ASK: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs in Leadership and Life. Jeff enlightens us on how asking thoughtful and well-crafted questions that seek to learn can unlock a treasure trove of wisdom, ideas, and deep understanding. And it can even help you achieve your goals in both your personal and professional lives! You have to check out this awesome chat! Trust us, it's packed with gems that'll shift how you connect with others and enable you to grow as a person!\\n\\nListen and Learn:\\xa0\\n\\nAre you missing out on valuable insights and hidden wisdom by not asking questions?\\n\\nHow asking well-crafted questions can help you achieve your goals and benefit you both in your personal and professional lives\\n\\nWhy do we withhold information?\\xa0\\n\\nTips to navigate speaking up when you might fear the reaction you could get\\n\\nHow Jeff\\u2019s ASK Approach can help you tap into other people's knowledge, thoughts, wisdom, and ideas\\n\\nWays you can make it safer for someone to open up more\\xa0\\n\\nTransforming crummy questions into quality questions that promote meaningful discussion and insight\\n\\nHow you can get better at listening to learn\\n\\nHow can we pass the skillset of curiosity onto our kids\\xa0\\n\\n\\nResources:\\xa0\\n\\nJeff\\u2019s website: https://www.askapproach.com/\\n\\n\\nhttps://transcendeducation.org/\\n\\n\\nASK: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs in Leadership and Life: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9780306832697\\n\\n\\n\\nRadical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781250235374\\n\\n\\n\\nAbout Jeff Wetzler\\xa0\\nJEFF WETZLER is co-CEO of Transcend, a nationally recognized innovation organization, and an expert in learning and human potential. Wetzler combines unique leadership experiences spanning more than 25 years in business and education, as a management consultant to the world\\u2019s top corporations, a learning facilitator for leaders around the world, and as Chief Learning Officer at Teach For America. Jeff earned a Doctorate in Adult Learning and Leadership from Columbia University and a bachelor\\u2019s in psychology from Brown University. Based in New York, he is a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network and is an Edmund Hillary Fellow.\\nhttps://www.askapproach.com/\\nBook: ASK: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs in Leadership and Life\\xa0\\n\\nRelated Episodes:\\xa0\\n\\n329. The Power of Curiosity with Scott Shigeoka\\n\\n\\n281. Belonging Uncertainty and Bridging Divides with Geoffrey Cohen\\xa0\\n\\n276. Assertive Communication Skills with Randy Paterson\\n\\n255. Influence is Your Superpower with Zoe Chance\\n\\n165. How We Talk and Why It Matters with Katherine Kinzler\\n\\n\\n96. Effective Conversations About Diversity with Anatasia Kim and Alicia del Prado\\xa0\\n\\n\\n302. Say the Right Thing with David Glasgow\\xa0\\n\\n\\n185. Good Guys: Allies in the Workplace with Brad Johnson and David Smith\\xa0\\n\\n\\n299. Leadership and the Changing Workplace with Chris Shipley\\xa0\\n\\n168. Everyday Conversations: How Conversational Style Impacts Relationships with Deborah Tannen\\n\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"