How to Get Honest Answers
The next time you ask a question and feel like something’s missing in the response, ask yourself: was it the answer—or the way you asked?
Taught by
Zach Mercurio
Lessons
1 lessons
Format
Self-paced video
What You'll Learn
Most people give self-protective answers when they feel evaluated. Ask questions that are clear, open-ended, and exploratory to get the full picture.
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Meet Your Instructor
Zach Mercurio
Ph.D.
Zach Mercurio, Ph.D. helps leaders enable the daily experience of purpose, meaningfulness, and mattering. He is a researcher and Honorary Fellow of Psychology in the Center for Meaning and Purpose at Colorado State University and author of The Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organization with the Power of Authentic Purpose.
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