Better Questions, Better Results

What are the unspoken rules of effective collaboration? March 13, 2025 | Accountability, Best Practice, Collaboration, Leadership, Productivity, Question a Day, Team Performance, Workplace Culture Question a Day The Unspoken Rules of Effective Collaboration Collaboration is supposed to make work  easier —but let’s be honest, it can sometimes feel like herding cats. 🐱 When done right, teamwork  boosts creativity, efficiency, and innovation . But when done poorly, it leads to  frustration, miscommunication, and endless email chains  that could have been a single Slack message. So, what makes collaboration  actually  work? Beyond the obvious advice ( “communicate clearly”  and  “be a team player” ), there are  unspoken rules  that separate  seamless teamwork from chaotic group projects. Let’s dive into the  real  rules of collaboration that no one talks about—but every great team follows. 1. Don’t Just Take Up Space—Bring Va...

When Is the Best Time to Ask Specific Types of Questions? February 18, 2025 | Communication, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback, Mental Models, Personal Development, Timing Question a Day   Unlock the Power of Perfect Timing to Get the Answers You Need Timing, as they say, is everything—even when it comes to asking questions. Whether you’re trying to land a job, spark a thought-provoking conversation, or avoid being ignored in a crowded Slack channel,  when  you ask a question can greatly influence the kind of answer you receive. In fact, research shows that human productivity, focus, and even willingness to help others fluctuate throughout the day. By aligning your questions with these natural rhythms, you can increase your chances of getting useful, timely, and thoughtful responses. Here’s a data-backed deep dive into the best times to ask different types of questions—so you never have to hear, “Can we circle back to this later?” again. 1. Professional ...

How do questions work? January 13, 2025 | Communication, Creativity, Innovation, Life Long Learning, Problem Solving, Question a Day Question a Day   The Science and Art of Questioning: Unlocking Curiosity and  Insight Introduction Questions shape civilizations. From Socrates challenging Athenian norms to today’s scientific breakthroughs, the ability to ask meaningful questions drives human progress. But why are questions so powerful, and how can we master them to learn, grow, and lead? The Neuroscience of Questioning Asking questions activates multiple areas of the brain. When you ask a question, your  prefrontal cortex  (responsible for complex thought) collaborates with the  hippocampus  (memory) and the  anterior cingulate cortex  (processing new information). This dynamic interplay creates a “knowledge gap”—a state that primes your brain for curiosity and learning. The Curiosity Pathway Dr. Matthias Gruber’s research at UC Berkeley shows that...