Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark C. Perna is a generational expert who covers education & careers. In a world that feels more polarized each day, it’s now ...

As a leader, you need to build the organization’s capacity to make decisions without relying on you—this starts with asking ...

Many leaders believe in the value of asking questions, but asking the right questions is still an underused and underappreciated leadership tool. The wrong questions can lead to misleading answers and ...

The other night, I casually asked my teenage daughter, “Can I have your help with the cat's water bowl?” expecting her to jump up and refill it. Instead, she smirked and said, “Do you want my help, or ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Eric Johnson Asking ...

Good questions are the most basic tools in a reporter's kit. Yet, journalists sometimes go in unprepared. This has consequences. Fair reporting starts with fair questions. There are times when ...