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How to Lead with Socratic Questions

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When leading with Socratic questions, you: Challenge assumptions Probe for clarity Stimulate critical thinking Explore alternatives Ask more than you tell Practice generative and active listening Promote a spirit of inquiry and learning The quality of the questions you ask matters a lot.

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Why and How Leaders Need to Say Thank You

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Add to this smiling and active listening and you have a big piece of the recipe for successful leadership. . :-) Posted by: JF | October 28, 2010 at 08:30 AM This is great advice. You should say thanks anytime you can and even in situations where you do most of the work and they should be thanking you.

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