The New Ask
Your people need you now more than ever before. In some ways, we’re all leaning on each other. There is a sense of togetherness like never before.
You might be at the center of your family, a rising leader in your organization or an executive leading thousands and how you impact people matters.
You can’t do the same things and expect different results.
Times are different, how we communicate is also different. Forget the old pleasantries if you want to make an impact in the lives of others. Forget the basics. In this video I share four questions that are great conversation starters in getting to the truth of how people are doing and what they need most.
Four additional questions that allow for open-heartedness communication:
When was the last time you spent time outdoors?
How are you adjusting to your work-from-home schedule?
How are you kids adjusting to the changes?
What’s the most difficult thing you’ve experienced lately?
Don’t set out to solve the problems, just offer a non judgmental ear and a loving I Care check-in.
And always, always, always wear your listening cap on when engaging in these smart conversations. Be the space. Listen. That’s it.
Raquel Eatmon is a Be Bold Accomplice, Keynote Speaker and Author of Beyond Enough How to Lead with Your Whole Self. For over a decade she has produced the Woman of Power Leadership Conference for high potentials. She is challenging audiences to live and lead bolder lives through strategic risk taking rituals. Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn