🤫 Whisper #17: ...And what else?
Invite deeper conversation and magical possibilities with a three-word question.
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Whisper #17
…And what else?
This week's Whisper comes from a fantastic book called The Coaching Habit by Michael Stanier. The book proposes 7 different questions to help you become a better coach for others.
The question “…and what else?” is about opening the conversation further and further. The goal is to deepen the discussion, and it often unveils magical possibilities.
a low-stakes experiment for you
In your next meeting or 1:1 conversation, listen actively the entire time.
When the other party comes to a stopping point, simply ask:
"Is there anything else we should consider?"
💌 When you try this experiment, share what happens in the comments.
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Great little tip to improve your active listening ....