{"product_id":"just-ask-leadership-why-great-managers-always-ask-the-right-questions-paperback","title":"Just Ask Leadership: Why Great Managers Always Ask the Right Questions - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGary Cohen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn T. Chain, Jr., rose from a second lieutenant to four-star general and led our national missile defense program.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMike Harper led ConAgra Foods from $636 million to $20 billion in 20 years and increased its stocks value 150 times over.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsk Gary Cohen what these remarkable leaders have in common and his answer will be straightforward: They use questions to generate fresh ideas, inspire committed action, and build an army of forward-thinking leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eJust Ask Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e, Cohen steers you away from the all-too-common idea that if you don't assert yourself with strong statements, you will not be respected. On the contrary, statistics prove that 95 percent of employees prefer to be asked questions rather than be told what to do. Involving employees and colleagues in decision making processes builds an environment rich with energy, excitement, and innovative problem solving.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJust Ask Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e outlines not only specific questions to ask in certain contexts, but also how to implement question-based leadership as a whole. Learn how to\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpend more time on long-term goals--and less on short-term crises \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a culture of accountability \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate unity and trust throughout your workforce \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteer decision making to the most appropriate parties \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop rapport while instilling respect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen you ask questions, you show respect --and you are respected in turn. It is that simple.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA combination of Cohen's proven expertise and interviews with nearly 100 highly effective leaders, \u003ci\u003eJust Ask Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e explains how to harness the power of questions to make your organization more competitive, more profitable, and a better place to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do you become a great leader?\u003cbr\u003e The answer's simple: Just Ask.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe world is filled with people who have all the right answers. What it needs are more people who have all the right questions. Leadership guru Gary Cohen explains how to empower yourself and your people by presenting open-ended questions designed to engage and inspire. \u003ci\u003eJust Ask Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e provides the insight and skills you need to strategically \"question\" your organization to greatness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Gary's book can raise everyone's awareness of the social and intellectual power of asking rather than telling.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Tom Pritzker, CEO, Hyatt Corporation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A thoroughly engaging, well-researched book that has changed the way I run my business.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Kayle Neeley, CEO, EZ Payroll \u0026amp; Staffing, and former Vice President, Norwegian Cruise Line\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Gary's concept of \u003ci\u003eJust Ask Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e is new and illuminating. It is what we do as leaders.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Matt Wisk, President, My Points, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"For innovative thinking and getting a new slant on an old problem, Gary Cohen is incomparable.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Marcy Syms, CEO, Syms Corporation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Gary's approach applies to schools as well as businesses. Administrators can empower teachers and teachers can empower students simply by asking thoughtful, open-ended questions.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGary Cohen\u003c\/b\u003e, president and cofounder of ACI Telecentrics, Inc., expanded the company from two people to 2,200 employees, took the company public, and reached $32 million in revenues at the company's peak. ACI grew at an average compounded rate of over 50 percent for almost 13 years. Currently, he is partner and founder of CO2 Partners, LLC, in Minneapolis, where he works as an executive coach and consultant.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eEric Vrooman\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance writer living in Minneapolis. He has taught creative writing at Tulane University and Gustavus Adolphus College.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.48 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 29, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42124170100871,"sku":"9781259584893","price":38.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/fe7935298b68921171302e48e3be4c7e.webp?v=1732570208","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/just-ask-leadership-why-great-managers-always-ask-the-right-questions-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}