Superb questions accomplish a number of wonderful results. So what constitutes a great question for the leader to ask? There is no single correct answer, of course, but most of us who have experience with great questions would agree that they can create the following benefits: Cause the person to focus and to stretch. Create deep reflection. Challenge taken-for-granted assumptions that prevent people from acting in new and forceful ways. Generate courage and strength. Lead to breakthrough thinking. Contain the keys that open the door to great solutions. Enable people to better view the
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