Questions for Success
Paughnee Moore

"You can tell a man is clever by his answers. You can tell a man is wise by his questions."
-- Naguib Mahfouz (1911- ) Egyptian novelist, Nobel Prize Laureate

Questions can be powerful tools in training.  Asking the right questions can also help you as a leader.  Doug Sundheim over at

1.  Pick a powerful question you'd like your team to reflect on. This might be something like:

• "What 3 things will hold us back the most this year?"
• "What 3 strengths are the most important to build on this year?"
• "If we miss our goals, it will likely be because..."

2.  Be willing to discuss "undiscussible" issues

3.  Realize that fostering critical reflection is one of the most important things a leader can do.

Are we asking the right questions?