Since you presented it at Creative Mornings, my new favourite go to question - is one that's been apparent to us all (because it's Facebook's status question): WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND? It's not about 'what you did' or 'what you're going to do', but rather asks what is going on in the here and now at THIS present moment.
I like asking these questions that help to uncover how I may help others (in no particular order): 1. Where have you always wanted to travel to? 2. Who did you last meet? Following-up with why if needed. 3. Who are you meeting next? Following-up with your do you want to meet right now? 4. What are you working on right now? 5. What do you want to be working on? 6. How do you (or your company) help others?
Some notes! The Basic’s: Be Brief Ask Open Ended Questions Make it About the Other Person. Before the questioning starts we need to develop a few things: * Do you care about me? * Can you help me? * Do I trust you? How do you do this? Go First. Share with something real, raw and vulnerable Five Keys to Effective Questioning 1. Simplify your ask * One sentence questions. * EX: Whats on your mind? * What is your ideal scenario look like here? 2. Dig deeper on second question * The first answer you get is the worst. * Forget about your next question and have the courage to step into uncertainty with the follow up. This does a few things: This shows you listened, that you care, that you want to learn more. The interviewee will feel heard and respected. This builds ground work * EX: Can you elaborate on that? * So is what you're saying… (recap) * Just ask why, 3. Ask for stories, nor just answers * Stories are filled with emotion, answers are filled with logic. * Consider these three theme’s when asking a story question: * Trails * When is the last time you did something for the first time? When did you suck? * Transitions * How did you change? * Triumphs * What was the blueprint, what was the strategy to become so successful. Where they shine and share their moment of glory 4. Don’t Assume the Answer * Don’t assume the answer. Don’t create context, keep things open so the person you're interviewing can think for them selves 5. Silence is a killer! * Can be great if the interviewee is really thinking about the question. Throw out the question, be silent, watch magic happen.
Hey 👋🏽 Riaz I love your channel. All the videos I have watched has brought so much value. I enjoy how you get right to the point and give helpful tips!
Thanks for watching! Let me know your favourite questions that either break the ice or that have created breakthrough moments for you.
Since you presented it at Creative Mornings, my new favourite go to question - is one that's been apparent to us all (because it's Facebook's status question): WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND?
It's not about 'what you did' or 'what you're going to do', but rather asks what is going on in the here and now at THIS present moment.
Zain Meghji you can get answers you never expected by that one simple question.
@@RiazMeghji And sometimes you're like, I'm sorry I asked. TMI.
I like asking these questions that help to uncover how I may help others (in no particular order):
1. Where have you always wanted to travel to?
2. Who did you last meet? Following-up with why if needed.
3. Who are you meeting next? Following-up with your do you want to meet right now?
4. What are you working on right now?
5. What do you want to be working on?
6. How do you (or your company) help others?
These are great Colin. Really digging #4 to understand if people are living their potential right now.
Some notes! The Basic’s:
Be Brief
Ask Open Ended Questions
Make it About the Other Person.
Before the questioning starts we need to develop a few things:
* Do you care about me?
* Can you help me?
* Do I trust you?
How do you do this? Go First. Share with something real, raw and vulnerable
Five Keys to Effective Questioning
1. Simplify your ask
* One sentence questions.
* EX: Whats on your mind?
* What is your ideal scenario look like here?
2. Dig deeper on second question
* The first answer you get is the worst.
* Forget about your next question and have the courage to step into uncertainty with the follow up. This does a few things: This shows you listened, that you care, that you want to learn more. The interviewee will feel heard and respected. This builds ground work
* EX: Can you elaborate on that?
* So is what you're saying… (recap)
* Just ask why,
3. Ask for stories, nor just answers
* Stories are filled with emotion, answers are filled with logic.
* Consider these three theme’s when asking a story question:
* Trails
* When is the last time you did something for the first time? When did you suck?
* Transitions
* How did you change?
* Triumphs
* What was the blueprint, what was the strategy to become so successful. Where they shine and share their moment of glory
4. Don’t Assume the Answer
* Don’t assume the answer. Don’t create context, keep things open so the person you're interviewing can think for them selves
5. Silence is a killer!
* Can be great if the interviewee is really thinking about the question. Throw out the question, be silent, watch magic happen.
I think another very important thing is to ask questions to yourself. And being honest with yourself.
Zlatin, this is a good point. No time better than the present for that type of self-reflection.
Thanks for the great video
Being a realtor this is golden!! Thanks for the great information!
Keyra, glad it helps especially in a time like this.
Hey 👋🏽 Riaz I love your channel. All the videos I have watched has brought so much value. I enjoy how you get right to the point and give helpful tips!
Great channel Riaz - love this video! Really great questions - thank you for sharing.
Glad it helped. Keep us moving Carlos!
These are absolutely fabulous! Thank you!
Thanks Stephen. Got any favourites that work for you?
Hey boss! 👀👀👀Thanks for the awesome video. I’ll be asking great questions for sure! 💥👍🏽💥👍🏽💥💥
I love your tip about leading with vulnerability!
Thanks! Any good tips you swear by?
I love it 😆
Love from Nagaland, India 🇮🇳
Wow, Rombaa Nalla Irrkku,unnudey samsaram,
Very helpful, thank you. It can be really hard to be the one to start that conversation.
Truth. But the one that does can transform the relationship dynamic. Thanks Fiona
Thank you for sharing a great video content...
Thanks Lucy
Yaaas. Don’t overwhelm your audience! 🥰🎯🥰🎯
We can all use simplicity right now. Thanks Nando
Such great questions! Don't assume the answers! I am so guilty of this. Silence is key!
We should just ask questions while doodling. Everyone would be calmer!
I was reading silently this comment. :D
Very informative and useful video, keep it up
Glad to hear it helped Vivian
wow, this is so incredibly important right now.
Thanks Leah.
Such a great video, thank you Riaz!
Thank you Viktoria
thankyou sir
Great
Riaz, check out some videos on vocal sibilance. It is easily controllable with a little effort :)