{"product_id":"questions-are-the-answer-learning-how-to-ask-rather-than-tell-hardback-9781394429943","title":"Questions are the Answer; Learning How to Ask Rather than Tell (Hardback) 9781394429943","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eQuestions are the Answer\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eLearning How to Ask Rather than Tell\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eBarry Z. Posner (Author), Lovett H. Weems (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394429943, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 30 April 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e176 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 16 x 2.5 cm, 0.34 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmpower your team and drive organizational growth through a better approach to asking questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eQuestions are the Answer: Learning How to Ask Rather than Tell\u003c\/i\u003e unlocks the transformative power of asking the right questions in leadership and organizational contexts, arguing that effective leadership is less about having all the answers, and more about cultivating curiosity, fostering dialogue, guiding others through inquiry, and thoughtfully creating environments where people feel valued, ideas flourish, and organizations thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will find strategies to ask, not tell, shape questions that encourage thinking, signal priorities, and build trust, and foster innovation and engagement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey themes include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy Questions Matter – Direct attention, influence culture, and encourage problem-finding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrowing as a Leader – Reflection, feedback, and continuous growth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaking Good Decisions – Test assumptions, expand options, and assess impact\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFacing Challenges – Clarify problems, identify resources, and rethink routines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunication – Build trust through listening and empathy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eQuestions are the Answer: Learning How to Ask Rather than Tell \u003c\/i\u003eis an excellent resource for business leaders, executives, and managers seeking to improve their decision-making through a more thoughtful and directed approach to asking questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Why Questions are the Answer 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Growing as a Leader 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking Feedback 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegacy 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf- Evaluation 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRef lection 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuing to Grow 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Facing Challenges 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Started 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking Outside the Box 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Resources 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting to Purpose 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring Progress 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Performance 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFostering Learning 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreative Abandonment 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting Routines 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Leading Change 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Your Organization’s Identity 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning for Change 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpportunities and Challenges 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat If? 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Agenda 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Innovation 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading Innovation 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncouraging Creativity 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the Past and Present 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnticipating the Future 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Making Good Decisions 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Started 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting Assumptions 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Options 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the Impact 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Personnel Matters 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen There’s an Opening 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterviewing 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Candidates 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoving Barriers 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaging 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling Differences 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Management Still Matters 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Best Managers Are Also Leaders 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaders Must Have Some Degree of Management Competency 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Most of Meetings 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelegation 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime Management 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Communication 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf- Reflection 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Connections 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Making a Difference 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurpose 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntentionality 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Leader’s Role 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Reading 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 153\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52470076506392,"sku":"9781394429943","price":18.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394429943.jpg?v=1785631618","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/questions-are-the-answer-learning-how-to-ask-rather-than-tell-hardback-9781394429943","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}