Asking questions at work isn&#8217;t just about getting answers. Sure, you need the information you&#8217;re requesting, but you&#8217;re also showing your colleagues and leaders how you think. When your questions are strategic, clear, and well-timed, they can show that you&#8217;re insightful and committed to moving the work forward while also demonstrating you have leadership potential.
Amy G talks with a program manager who wants to get better at asking questions that show executive presence. They&#8217;re joined by Harvard Business School professor Alison Wood Brooks, who shares research-backed advice on navigating the complexities of workplace conversations.
Guest expert: 
Alison Wood Brooks is a professor at Harvard Business School and the author of <a href="https://alisonwoodbrooks.com/conversation-book/">TALK: The Science Of Conversation And The Art Of Being Ourselves</a>.
Resources:
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<li>&#8220;<a href="https://hbr.org/2018/05/the-surprising-power-of-questions">The Surprising Power of Questions</a>,&#8221; by Alison Wood Brooks and Leslie K. John</li>
<li>&#8220;<a href="https://hbr.org/podcast/2024/12/best-of-ideacast-to-build-stronger-teams-ask-better-questions?ab=at_art_pod_pb_1x4_s04">Best of IdeaCast: To Build Stronger Teams, Ask Better Questions</a>,&#8221; by IdeaCast</li>
<li>&#8220;<a href="https://hbr.org/2019/09/why-asking-for-advice-is-more-effective-than-asking-for-feedback">Why Asking for Advice Is More Effective Than Asking for Feedback</a>,&#8221; by Jaewon Yoon et al.</li>
<li>&#8220;<a href="https://hbr.org/podcast/2023/01/the-essentials-getting-the-feedback-you-need">The Essentials: Getting the Feedback You Need</a>,&#8221; by Women at Work </li>
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