The Question Every Leader Must Ask

The Leadwell Podcast

Imagine being able to get to the root of a problem rapidly and turn things around more effectively while fostering stronger relationships within your team. It comes down to harnessing the power of the second question, and in this episode, we’re going to show you how. By pulling the thread of curiosity with open-ended questions, we steer clear of premature accusations and master the transition from information gathering to action planning. This chat with another is a treasure trove of practical tips that can help leaders, regardless of their experience level, supercharge their problem-solving capabilities and relationship-building efforts.
If you're taking on a leadership role for the first time, yes, it can be daunting. But don't let the fear of the unknown hold you back. We have some valuable advice that can help you navigate this new journey. Emphasizing the importance of building relationships, understanding the business, and becoming a dedicated student of your area, we shed light on the key elements that can catapult you towards being a successful leader. Plus, we explore how learning to ask that powerful second question can help you turnaround problems faster and build better relationships. So, buckle up and join us on this enlightening journey of leadership development. The skills you need to lead effectively are just a listen away.

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The Leadwell Podcast gives mission-driven leaders principled and practical advice to do just that, lead well.
In each episode, your host Jon Kidwell, interviews leaders with great stories, to share strategies that help leaders navigate complex, confusing, and often down-right challenging leadership, personal growth, business, and workplace culture situations.
Jon is a nonprofit executive turned coach, speaker, author, and CEO of a leadership development company. In working with nonprofits and businesses, big and small, he realized the unique challenges leaders face when they are committed to keeping the mission and people the top priority. Those leaders’ commitment to their principles and the people they lead, plus seeing the need for more leaders who strive to do the right thing, the right way, for the right reasons, is what inspired Jon to start a leadership development company dedicated to the success of mission-driven leaders and their organiza...

Chapters

1. Intro and Welcome (00:00:00)

2. Ask the Second Question (00:02:20)

3. 3 Parts to Asking the Second Question (00:03:11)

4. Part 1 - Pull the Thread (00:03:31)

5. Part 2 - Avoid Accusations (00:06:00)

6. Part 3 - Getting to Action (00:08:20)

7. Q1. What advice would you give someone going into a leadership position for the first time? (00:10:28)

8. Thank you and Outro (00:12:20)