S:0543 Great Question: Resistance?

(Great questions lead to great answers; weak questions, weak ones.)   “Where is it that I resist what is?”   Coaching Point: You don t have to like what is. But being upset or angry or overwhelmed or victim-y or… won t get you anywhere. The old saying is, “Whatever you resist, persists.” That s […]

S:0540 Great Question: Bugged?

(Great questions lead to great answers; weak questions, weak ones.) “What’s bugging me?” Coaching Point: If something is bugging you it means you’re tolerating it, putting up with it, and doing nothing about it! If you picked something that bugs you – just one thing – how long will it take you to handle it? […]

S:0530 Great Question: Accomplishment?

(Great questions lead to great answers; weak questions, weak ones.)   “What gives me a strong sense of accomplishment?”   Coaching Point: Most people are motivated by a sense of accomplishment. This motivation happens when you can say “I believe I ve done something worthwhile.” What gives you a sense of accomplishment?   Copyright 2005 […]

S:0527 Great Question: Settling?

(Great questions lead to great answers; weak questions, weak ones.)   “What would happen if I decided never to settle for anything less than what I truly want?”   Copyright 2005 Steve Straus. All rights reserved.

S:0524 Great Question: My Job?

(Great questions lead to great answers; weak questions, weak ones.)   “Would you interview for the job you currently have?”   Coaching Point: If you would, that’s great, keep going. If not, why not? What needs to be different?   Copyright 2005 Steve Straus. All rights reserved.

S:0495 Great Question: Gratitude?

(Great questions lead to great answers; weak questions, weak ones.)   “What am I most grateful for today?”   Coaching Point: Did what first came to mind surprise you? What if you asked this Great Question every day?   Copyright 2005 Steve Straus. All rights reserved.

S:0460 Great Question: Afraid?

(Great questions lead to great answers; weak questions, weak ones.)   “What am I afraid to find out?”   Coaching Point: This question is asked way too infrequently because in order to ask it, you have to be willing to be afraid — and who wants to do that? Try getting help. Ask someone who […]

S:0443 Great Question: To Ask Of A New Employee?

(Great questions lead to great answers; weak questions, weak ones.)   “What 3 things do you need from me for us to have a great working relationship?”   Coaching Point: And tell a new employee the 3 things you need from them for you to have a great working relationship.   Copyright 2004 Steve Straus. […]

S:0442 Great Question: Who Would You Call?

(Great questions lead to great answers; weak questions, weak ones.)   “If you knew you were going to die soon and had only one phone call you could make, who would you call and what would you say?”   Coaching Point: This question can show you what is really important to you.   Copyright 2004 […]

S:0438 Great Question: Important People?

(Great questions lead to great answers; weak questions, weak ones.)   “Who are the 10 most important people you ve encountered in your life to-date?”   Coaching Point : Print this page and write your answers – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 – 9 – […]