236: Develop Your Executive Presence by Asking Better Questions

Ever realize that we often miss out on opportunities, goals, and relationships because we don’t know how to ask the right question, in the right way?Yet this critical superpower can be learned, and has the power to transform your career, organization, and relationships. Especially if you’re an introvert or ambivert.As an aspiring senior executive in business, you understand the value of learning from others. However, it's common to overlook the importance of asking questions and creating a safe space for open communication.In this priceless episode, guest Jeff Wetzler reveals a powerful framework to smarter decisions, designed to uncover more creative solutions and deeper relationships, beginning with five practical steps he shares with Laura and you and other takeaways like these:🔑 Understand different reasons why people, especially colleagues and team members, withhold valuable information and perspectives.5️⃣Learn the five practices of the "ask approach," a powerful method to become a skilled question asker and listener, fostering a culture of openness and learning.🔥Discover practical tips for navigating challenging situations like meetings, where you might feel uncomfortable asking questions or sharing thoughts.Ready to enhance your leadership skills and foster better communication in your team? Tune in to this episode to unlock the secrets of effective questioning and listening, and start implementing the ask approach today.ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:JEFF WETZLER is a recognized human potential expert and author of ASK: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs in Leadership and Life. He is co-CEO of Transcend, a nationally recognized innovation organization, and an expert in learning and human potential.Wetzler combines unique leadership experiences spanning more than 25 years in business and education, as a management consultant to the world’s top corporations, a learning facilitator for leaders around the world, and as Chief Learning Officer at Teach For America.FOR YOU:If you’re not getting our weekly communication dispatch, please without delay visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and get on the Speak Up A plus List!In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome.