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Why Don’t We Ask?

Marshall Goldsmith

Peter Drucker has defined knowledge workers as people who know more about what they are doing than their boss does. Our findings were clear: Leaders who ask, listen, learn and consistently follow up are seen as becoming more effective. Why is asking so important? In the Information Age, leaders must manage knowledge workers.

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Why Don’t We Ask?

Marshall Goldsmith

Peter Drucker has defined knowledge workers as people who know more about what they are doing than their boss does. Our findings were clear: Leaders who ask, listen, learn and consistently follow up are seen as becoming more effective. Why is asking so important? In the Information Age, leaders must manage knowledge workers.

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The Six-Question Process

Marshall Goldsmith

This perception has been validated in reviewing the 360 degree feedback scores for executives in 30 major corporations. The item “provides effective coaching when needed” consistently scores in the “bottom 10″ of all items when direct reports evaluate their executives. Where are we going?

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