Easily the highlight of my career was the 13+ years I spent with WAY-FM Media Group from 2000 to 2013. My time there included having Dusty Rhodes as a colleague.

Dusty recently reached out and introduced me to author Bob Tiede. Bob is the man behind the blog Leading With Questions, inspired by the book we’re featuring today.

That book is indeed called Leading With Questions: How Leaders Discover Powerful Answers by Knowing How and What to Ask, written with Dr. Michael J. Marquardt.

In this newly revised third edition, Bob and Michael describe how to ask powerful questions that generate short-term and long-term results and success. They show you how effective leaders use questions to encourage participation and teamwork, foster creative thinking, empower others, create relationships with customers, and solve problems.

And, they offer step-by-step guidance on the process of learning the art of questioning and techniques―like active listening and follow-ups – you can use in myriad situations with individuals, teams, and entire organizations.

I hope you’ll click the play button below to learn more about Bob and his work. For a summary, just keep scrolling.

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In today’s episode, I ask Bob about:

• What he’s learned the last 15 years about the “lies of the hustle” 
• How he recommends validating your business idea  
• What he means by chasing your curiosity instead of your passion 
• And lots more!

Order Bob’s Book

You can order your copy of Leading With Questions: How Leaders Discover Powerful Answers by Knowing How and What to Ask right now!

Consider Ordering My Book Too!

Purchase a copy of my new book (written with Jesse Wisnewski) Read to Lead: The Simple Habit That Expands Your Influence and Boosts Your Career. There, you can also download the introduction and first chapter for free!

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Bob In Action

Books Bob Recommends

The Little Red Book of Wisdom by Mark DeMoss

Dare to Serve by Cheryl Bachelder

Power Questions by Andrew Sobel and Jerold Panas

Check Out These Additional Resources from Bob

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Check out his website for more from Bob.

Consider inviting Bob to speak to your team.

Connect with Bob personally on X and LinkedIn.

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