Synopsis
Pre-release copy without final edits NEW EDITION COMING SOON What is revealed when you authentically connect with the people around you? In Ask Powerful Questions, Will Wise explains how the questions we traditionally ask are virtually meaningless when it comes to establishing connection. Introducing a set of practical tools for accessing and understanding others by changing the way we ask questions, Will shows how to transform "How are you?-I'm fine, thanks" into a conversation that changes not only how you lead, but who you are as a person. Business professionals, personal coaches, teachers and anyone in a position of leadership will relate to the personal successes and failures Will shares as he unpacks the art of asking questions that elicit unconventional answers. This book invites the reader on a journey that the clarity of intent, connecting though rapport, creating openness, reflective listening, and empathy. How can we explore the space between ourselves and others, and exchange meaningful perspectives? Just ask-powerfully.
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About the Author
WiLL WiSE, M.Ed., has been asking powerful questions for over two decades as a corporate development consultant, non-traditional school principal, university instructor, adventure guide and facilitator for team development. WiLL is also the co–founder of We!™ (www.weand.me), a consulting practice whose aim is to transform workplaces by creating authentic connections, resulting in increased efficiency and higher job satisfaction among employees. WiLL’s clients have included JetBlue, TEDx, Typeform and Penn State. He lives in Central Pennsylvania with his wife and three children.
Review
From my experience of working with Will for many years, I know firsthand that he lives what he teaches. This book is an anthem to Will's potent teaching, waking people up to themselves and others--for the benefit of us all.
Dr. Laurie L. Mulvey, Executive Director
World in Conversation, Center for Public Diplomacy
In a world where certainty is valued and judgment often replaces discernment, Ask Powerful Questions builds a compelling case for fostering curiosity, finding clarity, and creating connections. If you dare, follow the simple (but not easy) path that Will Wise provides to help you find self-awareness, empathy, and personal transformation.
Maren Showkeir, Co-author
Authentic Conversations: Moving from Manipulation to Trust and Commitment
Listening is our most fundamental tool for healing the world's wounds and I thought I was a pretty good at it. But after reading Will Wise's book, I realize that I have a long way to go. At the same time, I am excited because now I have become aware of the basics of good of listening--e.g., the traps to avoid, the dispositions to cultivate, the tools to hone. Wise provides all this and more through personal stories, compelling examples and effective practices. The result: A concise treatise on the fundamentals of transformative listening.
Dr. Chris Uhl, Author
Teaching as if Life Matters: The Promise of a New Education Culture
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