Jeff Wetzler

Episode Notes

[00:00] Introduction: The Power of Questions

[01:24] Meet Jeff Wetzler

[03:14] The Power of Questions in Childhood

[04:38] Encouraging Questions in Families

[05:57] The Sacred Invitation of Questions

[08:01] Quality vs. Crummy Questions

[09:11] Designing Effective Questions

[14:08] Listening to Learn

[14:43] The Three Languages of Listening

[16:07] Practical Exercises for Better Listening

[19:02] Question Strategies

[23:38] Rediscovering Natural Curiosity

[24:00] Breaking Through the Shell of Suppressed Curiosity

[24:28] Injecting Curiosity Sparks

[25:26] Heart-Centered Curiosity

[26:22] Living a Life of Curiosity

[27:09] The Importance of Scheduling Space for Curiosity

[27:51] Balancing Busyness and Productivity

[31:07] Broadening Perspectives Through Diverse Interactions

[32:54] Building Bridges Through Empathy

[35:15] Living the Questions

[36:12] The Overlooked Importance of Reflection

[37:51] The Right Now Question

[40:14] The Energy of Curiosity

[44:20] Awe and Wonder in the Other

[46:02] Final Thoughts and Takeaways

 

Resources Mentioned

Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You, For Unexpected Breakthroughs in Leadership and Life by Jeff Wetzler

Emily Irving

AskApproach.com

How to Learn Something from Anyone... (and Why To Try) Jeff's TEDx Talk

Kevin Kelly

Action Design

Brian Morgan

David Cantor

Family Systems Therapy

Jenny Anderson

Chris Argyris

Organizational Learning

Rilke

Diana McLain Smith

Rishi Jaitly

Jeff Wetzler on LinkedIn

Beauty Pill

Producer Ben Ford

 

Questions Asked

When did you first understand the power of questions?

Why does this happen?

How does this work?

Why is this going on?

Did your parents encourage that, or is that just who you were at that point?

When you were growing up, how welcome were questions for you?

Were you encouraged or discouraged as a kid?

Did she indicate that she's overcome that at all?

Can you say some more about how the second Amazing power of questions is they are Relationship Builders a sacred invitation?

What are your thoughts on working through and drafting questions for something that you can prepare for?

Are you trying to ask a question because you wanna prove a point or look smart or get someone to do something?

Are you really asking it because you wanna learn?

Does that make sense?

Does the other person agree?

Is it clear to them?

Do I understand what you're saying?

Do I agree with what you're saying?

What's your reaction to that?

How does that land with you?

How does that sit with you?

What does that make you think?

How much richer would l