Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Julie is professor focused on workplace culture and talent retention We've all been there: in a leadership training session, a ...

An open-ended question is a question that can't be answered with just one word or phrase. Open-ended questions require longer explanations and more thought than a question whose answer can just be ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jack Kelly covers career growth, job market and workplace trends. Dec 05, 2024, 09:32am EST By asking candidates to explain their ...

Asking more specific, open-ended questions than "how are you" helps deepen connections and strengthen relationships. Sharing personal thoughts and feelings builds trust and encourages others to open ...

People usually communicate in layers of increasing openness. As they feel more trusting of someone, they share more of who they are. When people have known each other for a long time and their trust ...

Revisiting a conversation with HBS professors Leslie K. John and Alison Wood Brooks on the powerful communication tool. Asking questions is a powerful way to build trust, exchange ideas, and unlock ...

Every relationship has different building blocks that contribute to its success. Trust, honesty and respect are often associated with high-functioning personal and professional relationships. But the ...

Ten years ago, our Supreme Court issued a standard set of voir dire questions. But, recognizing that fill-in-the-box questions may not assure a fair-minded jury, the court declared: Some open-ended ...

Good questions are the most basic tools in a reporter's kit. Yet, journalists sometimes go in unprepared. This has consequences. Fair reporting starts with fair questions. There are times when ...