nearly 50% of employees surveyed reported they withhold their ideas, simply because “no one asked” or because they lack the confidence to share.

Karin Hurt @LETSGROWLEADERS and David Dye @DAVIDMDYE

Ask ‘courageous questions’

  • (1) get specific
  • (2) be humble
  • (3) don’t respond — yet

Get quality feedback & unlock great ideas: suggested qs…

  • biggest problem we have that no one talks about?
  • -one thing we do that really annoys our customers?
  • -greatest obstacle to your productivity?
  • -one thing I must do better as a leader for us to be successful?
  • -What could we do differently next time to help this project (or person) succeed?
  • -most afraid of with this program/project/process?
  • -biggest source of conflict you’re having working with X department?