"While I honestly wasn't conscious of it, Gary's notion of 'leading by asking' nicely captures my own style. This approach creates a more collegial attitude, it opens dialogue and shows respect for those who are closer to and have responsibility for the issues. In many cases it is also appropriate because each generation seems to be smarter than the last. As a tool, Gary's book can raise everyone's awareness of the social and intellectual power of asking rather than telling."

Captain James A. Symonds USS Ronald Reagan - Nimitz
class aircraft carrier.

Leadership Skills What Should I Do If I Am Stumped By A Question? “Be helpless, dumbfounded, unable to say yes or no.” This line is from Jalal Al-Din Rumi’s poem, “Zero Circle.” As leaders, we are expected to have the answers. A quick answer, though, is not always the right answer. Give silence and thought to questions. In the process you will open yourself up to possibilities.   Read the article that elaborates on the message shared above and in this cartoon.

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