Good questioning can open up unexpected insights and new solutions that no one else has thought of. 

Great questions spark creativity, stimulate others to think differently, uncover deeper issues, and help draw out inventive ideas.

There are many types of questions you can ask. In our recent live show we took three How questions you don't want to ask too soon. Otherwise, you'll get stuck in status quo thinking.

1. Don't Ask Too Soon: How Do You Do This?
 

When you ask this question you are coming from the Mistaken Belief that all you need to do is find the right information or the right strategy and everything will be fine.
 

Instead Ask: What do I want to make sure I don’t recreate? 

It's a good idea to know what you don't want to have happen.

2. Don't Ask Too Soon: How do you get those people to change? 

The Mistaken Belief is that you can control others and you know what's best for others.

Instead Ask: What is my contribution to the problem?

Glup!  This is when the truth talk starts.

3. Don't Ask Too Soon: How have other people done it successfully?

When you ask this question, you are coming from the Mistaken Belief that we should only do what has worked somewhere else.

Instead, Ask: What do we want to create together?

The video below gives you 6 more questions you can ask (instead of How questions) when wanting to make lasting change.

Holidays can be very hectic times for many families. 

I'm sending you wishes for your Thanksgiving to have moments of joy, blessings, and love!

 

Take care,

Charmaine Thaner

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P.S. Have you heard about the new, one-of-a-kind, Connecting for Change community that I'll be opening in January 2023? 

It will be a paid membership community that is like no other group.  You won't believe the gold nuggets we'll be sharing so you and other allies in your school/district can begin making lasting change for students.

We'll be welcoming parents, teachers, students, support staff, administrators so we can work together instead of being at odds with each other.  Imagine what changes we can change in our education system!

Hit reply if you're interested in learning more about our upcoming Connecting for Change!