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    Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling
    Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling
    Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling
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    Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling

    Written by Edgar H. Schein

    Narrated by Sean Pratt

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    The Key to Effective Communication

    Communication is essential in a healthy organization. But all too often when we interact with people-especially those who report to us-we simply tell them what we think they need to know. This shuts them down. To generate bold new ideas, to avoid disastrous mistakes, to develop agility and flexibility, we need to practice Humble Inquiry.

    Ed Schein defines Humble Inquiry as “the fine art of drawing someone out, of asking questions to which you do not know the answer, of building a relationship based on curiosity and interest in the other person.” In this seminal work, Schein contrasts Humble Inquiry with other kinds of inquiry, shows the benefits Humble Inquiry provides in many different settings, and offers advice on overcoming the cultural, organizational, and psychological barriers that keep us from practicing it.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAscent Audio
    Release dateAug 1, 2014
    ISBN9781469090870
    Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling

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    • 5/5
      Another one amazing book which has definitely brainstorming myself in the crucial world of "How to Ask" - We all made errors and therefore fundamental basics would help ! " Good communication requires building a Trusting relationship and building a Trusting Relationship requires Humble Inquiry " ... Once again useless to say how humility is key and the absolute Cornerstone of effective communication ... March, 16th - 2014
    • 2/5
      A great idea that doesn't need an entire book devoted to it. Idea: Don't be a jerk when being a leader. Easy.
    • 4/5
      This book is about building relationships, particularly in the work environment. Recognizing that people come from different backgrounds with different perceptions of authority and how authority should be responded to, sometimes makes for difficult work situations. Cultivating relationships through the use of humble inquiry, rather than "telling" people what to do can make all the difference in the world in how a team operates. Some good examples and exercises are provided. Gives a person something to think about with regards to their own communication style.
    • 1/5
      "An extreme case I heard about recently involved a house owner with a Filipino maid. The owner liked the maid and wanted to personalize the relationship only to be rebuffed repeatedly. The maid quit, and the owner found out, through the maid of a mutual friend, that in the culture from which the maid came, it was totally inappropriate to hold any kind of personal conversation with the person employing you."

      What... 0_o No. Some exceptions of course, but this is the diametric opposite of Filipino culture in general
    • 1/5
      "An extreme case I heard about recently involved a house owner with a Filipino maid. The owner liked the maid and wanted to personalize the relationship only to be rebuffed repeatedly. The maid quit, and the owner found out, through the maid of a mutual friend, that in the culture from which the maid came, it was totally inappropriate to hold any kind of personal conversation with the person employing you."

      What... 0_o No. Some exceptions of course, but this is the diametric opposite of Filipino culture in general
    • 5/5
      I had to read this book for a Strategic Business Analysis class.Encourages people to take an active look at how they interact with others(via the way they ask questions/don't ask questions) and how they can develop relationships (personal/friendships and work/dependent).
    • 5/5
      Nice book. An interesting perspective on communication and management. Recommended.