What do you think?

What’s the most helpful question you can ask your team?

Managers often tell people what needs to happen. Do this. Do that. Do the other.

Leadership is different.

It’s about supporting your team. And taking them with you on a journey.

But how?

Experience leaders will always keep a few key phrases or questions up their sleeve. Proven in the field. They know exactly when to wield them.

Sometimes direct. Sometimes disarming. They will often make you stop and think.

Here’s one from the top draw of transformational leaders: “What do you think?”

It’s a simple question. And often overlooked. But next time you’re about to deploy an arsenal of instructions. Stop yourself. And instead, ask your team their thoughts.

You might be surprised by their answers.