It’s a myth that the leaders have all the answers. They may need to make more decisions, but effective leaders are as skilled at asking questions as at answering them.
Especially for new leaders, the temptation is to decree rather than to discern, but curiosity is one of the key skills needed in today’s world. As Stephen Covey wrote, “Seek first to understand.”
Wise leaders pay attention to their question-to-answer ratio and ensure it slants toward the inquisitive side. Have you asked a good question yet today?
