Four Big Questions That Could Change Your Business

• Called a meeting only when they had a specific goal supported by a detailed agenda?
• Checked with the key participants to help them prepare for the meeting?
• Involved all of the participants in the work during a meeting?
• Obtained results with a team process based on consensus?
• Took responsibility for implementing the decisions made in a meeting?

Could this help a business become more profitable?

What if people . . .

• Helped others express their ideas during a conversation?
• Created a safe environment that facilitated clear thinking and free expression?
• Treated each other with respect in their conversations?
• Listened carefully and completely to what the other person was saying?
• Let others be the star in their conversations?

Could this help work proceed more efficiently?

What if people . .

• Understood the goal for a presentation before preparing for it?
• Spoke with key people in the audience to learn about what they hoped to gain from the presentation?
• Rehearsed what they planned to say with a clock (to make sure that they finished on time)?
• Spoke about the audience and their needs instead of about themselves?
• Delivered compelling presentations that informed and inspired others?

Could this help these leaders influence others?

What if people . . .

• Could recognize how others preferred to think, work, and communicate?
• Knew their own strengths and how to apply them for maximize benefit?
• Knew their weaknesses and how to manage them?
• Were able to work together in harmony?
• Could earn trust and respect from each other?

Could this help people get along with each other?