Have you ever noticed how powerful it feels when someone truly listens to you—not just to your words but to your heart? Listening is often overlooked in leadership, yet it may be one of the most important qualities a leader can embody. 1 I am constantly growing in this critical area. Helping People Feel SeenIn... Continue Reading →
Benefits of Asking Questions in Problem-Solving
Asking questions and giving opinions both have their place in problem-solving meetings. But we have all been in meetings where everyone is sharing their opinion. That is our default mode. Try being curious and ask questions instead. Research suggests that asking questions can often be more beneficial. Here are some key benefits of asking questions,... Continue Reading →
Steward Your Personal Growth
Let's face it. Growth is hard. At times, it can be downright painful - especially when the Professor Life shows up, replete with his curriculum of trials and hard circumstances. "Hey, I never signed up for that course with that professor!" you complain - until you embrace the suck, and if you have been intentional... Continue Reading →
Now That’s a Great Question – Free Book!
What do you think makes a great question? Do you know how to multiply others ideas rather than diminish them? How do you develop leaders and not just followers? My friend, Bob Tiede (@bobtiede) is celebrating seven years of blogging at Leading With Questions. He has found that a key factor in effective leadership involves... Continue Reading →
7 Ways Being a Wandering Photographer Helped Shape Me into a Leader, Part Two
This is the second half of a guest post by Mick Haupt. He is a photographer and graphic designer, and has worked with Cru for 25 years. Mick is a foodie, a cyclist, and family man with two uncontrollable boys. Check out Mick's blog. In 7 Ways Being a Wandering Photographer Helped Shape Me Into a Leader, Part... Continue Reading →
