A unique and powerful strategy for leading others In this newly revised third edition of Leading with Questions, renowned global leadership consultants Michael Marquardt and Bob Tiede describe how to ask powerful questions that generate short-term and long-term results and success. They show you how effective leaders use questions to encourage participation and teamwork, foster creative thinking, empower others, create relationships with customers, and solve problems. The authors offer step-by-step guidance on the process of learning the art of questioning and techniques—like active listening and follow-ups – you can use in myriad situations with individuals, teams, and entire organizations. You’ll also find: The most recent research on how questions change people and companies for the better Interviews with over 40 world-leading executives and managers from a wide variety of industries and regions Concrete, hands-on strategies for generating short-term results and long-term change with questions Perfect for managers, executives, and other business leaders, Leading with Questions will earn a place on the bookshelves of anyone interested in better engaging with and leading others.
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- 2023
- 2014
The book emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural differences in talent development for global professionals. It outlines the essential competencies required for success in this field and provides practical guidance on designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating training programs that align with diverse work styles. This resource is invaluable for those aiming to enhance global talent development practices.
- 2014
Leading with Questions
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Many leaders are unaware of the amazing power of questions. Our conversations may be full of requests and demands, but all too often we are not asking for honest and informative answers, and we don t know how to listen effectively to responses.
- 2012
Global Teams
- 268 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Just like the companies in which they function, teams are going global. Businesses everywhere are at last recognizing global teams for what they are: the force that connects the best people and ideas from all over the world and helps deliver the services and products demanded by global customers. Global Teams offers the tools and strategies you need to effectively lead and/or participate in a global team and to get things done across the boundaries and barriers of diversity and distance.
- 2011
Optimizing the Power of Action Learning
- 228 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Major third edition of the key text in the field of Action Learning - small groups working on real problems, taking action and learning as individuals. Fully updated to help with problem definition and resolution in your organization.
- 2010
Why are theoretically perfect and efficient capital markets so imperfect and volatile in practice?
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
The research paper explores the Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) within the context of rational economics, highlighting its lack of guidance on individual behavior. It critiques the assumption that markets are always efficient and examines the implications for understanding economic actions. The paper, graded 1.3 at the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland, provides insights into the complexities of market efficiency and individual decision-making in economics.
- 2004
Optimizing the Power of Action Learning: Solving Problems and Building Leaders in Real Time
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Award-winning author Michael J. Marquardt explores innovative ways that action learning can be applied to the corporate landscape.
- 2000
A book of poetry touching on love, truths, and a bit of the absurd. Using free verse and metered rhyme, I have tried to bring to light the everyday experiences and feelings we all have at some time or another.