The Power of Good Questions {6 Powerful Types to Employ}

[@TomAdamsCoach]

EDIT: In the video I mistakenly credit the original quote "'It is easier to judge the mind of a man by his questions rather than his answers)." to Voltaire. Sam Sawmy (in the comments) correctly pointed out that it actually comes from Pierre-Marc-Gaston de Lévis writings.

[@treflatface]

Situation What's happening? Clarification Why did you say that? Probing assumptions What could we assume instead? Probing reasons and evidence What would be an example? Viewpoints and perspectives What's another way of looking at it? Implications and consequences How does .... impact..... Thank you, great breakdown. I find this useful in outlining essays as well. Making sure I covered all the points the reader might be interested in.

[@TomAdamsCoach]

Thanks for your comment @treflatface. Glad you found it useful, especially for essays.

[@benjasoarratia6159]

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[@joaxzz7203]

wen do enstein born

[@TomAdamsCoach]

hey Joaxx - if you are asking for Einstein's birthday , it's March 14, 1879.

[@StreetN1ckel]

Wen do people google

[@nhtdmr]

Today people start realising questions are always been more important. After Ai, our education system will be changed. We will need to learn how to ask better questions to thrive as civilizations. thank yo for your video which was 8 years ago. Amazing.

[@TomAdamsCoach]

Agreed @nihatdemir9641. Questions matter in a big way. Really appreciate you watching and commenting. Yes, 8 years ago but I'm still asking and I hope you do too.

[@24CarrotCake]

I have been struggling with being a better questioner and your structure is a fabulous leap forward for me. Thank you for your insight and sharing! I have add 2 more important reminders for me, Incentives and Who benefits, although these could be considered a sub set of consequences. Much thanks!

[@TomAdamsCoach]

Really glad you have some extra questioning tools 24CarrotCake. I agree with your categorizations of Incentives and Who benefits. Thanks for commenting.

[@PaigeOutLoud]

From your experience, how have you maintained a tone that doesn’t offend or challenge people when asking these questions?

[@TomAdamsCoach]

Hey Paige. Thanks for asking. I think the key is not to be clinical about asking questions. They are part of a conversation driven by your own curiosity, not trying to get through this list. Hope that helps.

[@Salort96]

Great video, very pedagogic and connected to experience. I loved the mentions to Einstein and Socrates, the six questions methodology-structure applies to humankind and education. What matters is being empathetic and be polite. Thank you Mr Adams.

[@TomAdamsCoach]

Thanks for your kind words @salort96! I'm grateful that you watched the video and commented.

[@martinnogales2259]

Those kind of questions , we need for improve our knowledge , expanding thoughts and clarified point of views !! Those examples , patterns are gold , I apreciate your support and help , thanks from Bolivia

[@TomAdamsCoach]

Hi Martin! Hope all is well in Bolivia. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@veerashettar9008]

I admire this work, Questions, Lead to a better work Culture & Better way of Life.... Thank you... I would Love to hear more from you Sir....

[@TomAdamsCoach]

Thanks Veera for taking the time to watch. I hope you can implement better questions into your work and life. I appreciate you commenting.

[@samsawmy2850]

The quote attributed to Voltaire , is in fact a version from Pierre Marc Gaston de Lévis, Duke of Lévis, 'Il est encore plus facile de juger de l'esprit d'un homme par ses questions que par ses réponses. (It is easier to judge the mind of a man by his questions rather than his answers)

[@TomAdamsCoach]

Hey Sam! Thanks for the clarification on the question from Pierre Marc Gaston de Lévis. After your post, I did some simple research to confirm. I'll note in my description. Much appreciated.

[@shohagmia3130]

It's helpful. A perfect question is half answer.

[@TomAdamsCoach]

Thanks Shohag! Working on the question certainly makes a difference.

[@zedekiahemanuel9322]

Have you considered how many questions and the type of questions the lord Jesus asked?

[@TomAdamsCoach]

It seemed to be a significant part of his method for teaching.

[@lilvichyenelbeat]

ola muñaño buenvidio

[@TomAdamsCoach]

Que tenga un buen día

[@mesunekonyan]

Ive been applying these videos about how to improve conversation and ask good questions but i always get dry or one liner replies from my friends. It feels like it always one sided and im the only one interested to keep the conversation going. After multiple attempts i believe the problem is not me but them. Anyway, thank you for this one! 🌸

[@TomAdamsCoach]

Sometimes you have to try small experiments with others not your current friends. They have developed a lot of historical patterns with you. Keep trying.

[@jeroenboogaard5820]

These questions will also effectively guide Software Engineers to find bugs! Thank you for sharing.

[@TomAdamsCoach]

You are most welcome Jeroen. Thanks for watching.

[@chiquita683]

Still powerful 7 years later

[@TomAdamsCoach]

Thanks for watching. Glad it was powerful for you.

[@royston1433]

Great content loved it !

[@TomAdamsCoach]

Thanks Royston. I appreciate you watching.

[@keepitsimple9595]

Be A Questioner Before You Are A Answer Just skeptic as F**** because everything and everyone is Sus ..😂 love it ❤

[@bikashbehera5846]

Hey Tom.. why questioning is important for us????

[@TomAdamsCoach]

Hi Bikash. Can you clarify your question? I don't understand what you are asking.

[@bikashbehera5846]

@@TomAdamsCoach why questioning is important, why we should question to everything.....

[@TomAdamsCoach]

@@bikashbehera5846 Thanks for clarifying. It seems that you have two distinct questions. For the first, in my life, questioning is important as it helps me to make sure I am not assuming anything, that I can make sense of what is happening, that I can understand at a deeper level. As for the second question, I'm not convinced I have to question everything. Just when I need to do what I mentioned above. There are times when a question is not appropriate. Hope that helps. And thanks for watching.

[@bikashbehera5846]

@@TomAdamsCoach thanks for reply.. i want to contact with you....

[@marketingmanagement8876]

Why questions are the questions?

[@TomAdamsCoach]

@marketingmanagement8876 I'm not sure I understand your question. Please clarify for me. Thanks.

[@manmohandhawan5779]

Wow! Great explanation!

[@TomAdamsCoach]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@manmohandhawan5779]

Can you please help me to tell, how to question, when some make you feel awkward to ask question?

[@TomAdamsCoach]

Good question. Can you give me an example of a time when you felt awkward asking a good question?

[@danielbikas3341]

@@TomAdamsCoach like when you got less negotiation power, like when someone trying to cheat you and etc.

[@TomAdamsCoach]

@@danielbikas3341 that's a tough one. Negotation and someone trying to cheat you may be two different things. For negotiation, you are trying to understamd the position of the other party. If someone's cheating you, questions may be irrelevant as they might be lying to you and not answering your questions. if possible, get ou of that situation.

[@this-is-bioman]

These are some concrete techniques that one can immediately apply not that standard internet trash eat healthy and sleep well

[@TomAdamsCoach]

Thanks @this-is-bioman. Much appreciated.

[@amos7682]

3:30 Ahí comienza

[@ElDuardo01]

Great videos! I Hope you are doing well, 6 years after this video.

[@TomAdamsCoach]

Thanks. Still doing well. I appreciate you watching my video. I hope it was helpful.

[@tafara4854]

Ask these questions to people and become their enemy kkkkkkkkkk

[@TomAdamsCoach]

hey Ex treme. Thanks for watching. These questions assume one is already in a trusting relationship and are in no way intended to be adversarial.

[@tubemate4899]

Very insightful!

[@TomAdamsCoach]

Thanks TubeMate! Appreciate you watching and responding.

[@happy-zeller]

I am researching this

[@TomAdamsCoach]

I hope it was helpful to your research.

[@theschoolofbodylanguage]

Excellent

[@TomAdamsCoach]

Thanks for watching and your compliment. Very much appreciated.

[@MasumCanada]

agree

[@hanimalihanim4439]

Actually very important for human evolution if there time.

[@TomAdamsCoach]

Agreed. We need to ask great questions of each other.