“Questions ignite imaginiations, avert catastrophes, and reveal unexpected paths to brigher destinations.” – Leigh Buchanan, Inc Magazine
I read an article in Inc. Magazine about a week ago that I loved.
So of course, I had to share it with you!
Let me set up a the framework …
A huge part of maintaining a strong personal brand is having the ability to ask good questions.
Why?
Just re-read the quote above: Good questions can save us A LOT of time and trouble. Good questions can solve problems, spark new ideas, clarify something, help us avoid a major mis-understanding, and show confidence.
And most people shy away from questions b/c they don’t want to look stupid, or disrupt a meeting, or they don’t believe that what they have to say is good enough.
This mentality must stop.
It can be so destructive.
The right Q’s don’t allow you to remain passive … the right Q’s require reflection and then ACTION!
So back to the Inc. article … it was titled “35 Great Questions”.
I was instantly obsessed.
It’s a list of provoative questions for business owners, leaders, entrepreneurs, management thinkers and anyone else who prefers to keep thier mind in check.
You can find a link to this article by clicking here and also see the other 65 Q’s they compiled … but for now … here are my FAVORITES that directly relate to the power of your personal brand:
- Are you relevant? Will you be relevant in five years from now? Ten?
- What is it like to work for you? To work with you?
- What trophy do you want on your mantle? If any.
- What counts that you are counting?
- What are the implications of this decision 10 minutes, 10 months, and 10 years from now?
- What holds you back from making the change to become a better leader?
- Do you make eye contact 100% of the time?
- Are you changing as fast as the world around you?
- If no one would ever find out your accomplishments, how would you lead differently?
- Did you make progress today?
- How likely is it that a customer would would reccomend you?
- What are you trying to prove to yourself, and how might it be hijacking your life?
- What do you stand for?
- What are you against?
- Do you have the right people on the bus?
What question would you add to the list?
Big Love,
Judi
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