2024-01-09
23 分钟How to craft questions that can lead to better communication outcomes.
Hi Matt here.
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Question asking is a very valuable skill to develop, but what makes for a good question?
Join me in this best of episode, where I speak with Deborah Schifrin about question asking and the value of a good question.
I was particularly fascinated by Debra's suggestion about using values as a critical component to making good questions.
What is one of the most versatile communication tools everyone should have in their toolkits?
The answer is asking questions.
I think questions are the swiss army knife of communication.
A well timed question can accomplish myriad communication tasks, from building trust and understanding to fostering engagement and calming your nerves.
Through asking good questions, you can become a more connected and authentic communicator.
My name is Matt Abrahams and I teach strategic communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Welcome to think fast, talk smart, the podcast today, I am super excited to have Deborah Schifrin here.
Debra is a lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, where she teaches two MBA courses.
She co created spontaneous management and creativity in the business ecosystem.
Prior to joining Stanford, Deborah spent a decade as a national public radio reporter, producer, and director.
Welcome, Debra.