Some people think asking questions — to friends, peers or bosses — can make you look weak or insecure. But the simple act can actually help you garner influence and even get the people around you to ...

Moreover, asking the group will lead to faster resolution; it removes a single person (me) as the bottleneck. The question of the 1:1 vs. group forum is just one element to consider. Is your question ...

One question I often get when I speak at events or lead training sessions is, “What if I ask questions and people think I’m being confrontational?” It’s a common concern, especially when curiosity ...

"Boomerasking" is a conversational trick where questions are used to talk about oneself. Behavioral researchers found it's perceived as insincere, regardless of good intentions. Boomerasking is one of ...

DEAR ERIC: My mother-in-law will only tolerate positive conversations/compliments about her children. If my husband or I say something even remotely negative about my ...

Revisiting a conversation with HBS professors Leslie K. John and Alison Wood Brooks on the powerful communication tool. Asking questions is a powerful way to build trust, exchange ideas, and unlock ...

Growing up, many of us were taught that being nosy was wrong, like you were crossing a line. But as an adult, asking questions that go beneath the surface is how you build deeper relationships. The ...