Ask Good Questions

Ask lots of questions that are likely to get helpful answers.

Avoid asking “yes or no” questions and leading questions, such as “Don’t you think that’s a great idea?” and craft neutral questions that encourage detailed responses, such as “Can you tel...

We like to talk about topics that interest us. But to have better conversations, step out of yourself for a moment and think more about the other person.

Ask open-ended questions, starting with who, what, when, where, why or how. "What was that like?" "How...

Ask your contacts in any new environment.

• Are there sensitive topics that I shouldn't discuss without talking to you first?
• Can you draw an organizational chart for me?
• Who should my main point of contact be for this project?