“A good question opens the whole room,” says Priya Parker, author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters.

As a leader, you need to build the organization’s capacity to make decisions without relying on you—this starts with asking ...

Fear often silences our questions at work, leaving us adrift in uncertainty, and often reduces productivity. But what if you could unlock a healthier, vibrant work atmosphere by becoming more ...

Discovery calls fail when you ask generic questions. These coaches reveal eight question types that create clarity, expose ...

The other night, I casually asked my teenage daughter, “Can I have your help with the cat's water bowl?” expecting her to jump up and refill it. Instead, she smirked and said, “Do you want my help, or ...

At least one person knows someone who can't help but ask "why," "what," or "who" in every conversation, and if they don't, they might be that person. There's nothing wrong with being naturally curious ...

‘Some non-askers light up and become more collaborative conversationalists when there is less pressure to talk.’Photograph: Carl Bloch A few months ago, I was at a bar and hoped I might be making a ...

Good questions are the most basic tools in a reporter's kit. Yet, journalists sometimes go in unprepared. This has consequences. Fair reporting starts with fair questions. There are times when ...

Some questions may seem insignificant in the moment but carry lasting weight. In a relationship, asking the wrong thing, even ...

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — An all-too-common question asked during traffic stops won't be heard again in California. The state banned officers from asking drivers, "Do you know why I pulled you over?" So, ...