If you spend time with children, you know they ask a lot of questions. They’re curious by nature, and it’s how they grow. Somewhere along the line, however, we adults trade in our drive for learning ...

Why isn’t this working? I’ve told them how to do it five times and they are still getting it wrong. Do these statements sound familiar? If your team keeps running into the same problems and you’ve ...

In many cases, the most interesting people around us are those who ask good questions. People who ask good questions tend to be engaging conversationalists because they encourage others to open up.

Growing up, many of us were taught that being nosy was wrong, like you were crossing a line. But as an adult, asking questions that go beneath the surface is how you build deeper relationships. The ...

While you could fill the void with small talk, asking your partner thought-provoking questions—about their likes, dislikes, fears, hopes, etc.—is the key to strengthening your bond. In fact, ...

Ever been in a situation where you wanted more information, but couldn’t quite figure out how to ask the question? Whether you’re eliciting requirements, interviewing vendors, interviewing candidates ...

Revisiting a conversation with HBS professors Leslie K. John and Alison Wood Brooks on the powerful communication tool. Asking questions is a powerful way to build trust, exchange ideas, and unlock ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When students step into an interview, a networking event, their first full-time position or an important meeting, one of the crucial skills that sets them apart is asking good ...

The job search is a trying time. The interview process can be extremely nerve-wracking, exhausting and even monotonous. The scheduling with a recruiter is stressful. But you want to put yourself in ...

Peter Millington is a Senior Research Fellow in the Particle Theory Group at the University of Manchester, UK, where he holds a UK Research and Innovation Future Leaders Fellowship and a Royal Society ...

"When are you going to have kids?" There are some questions that we all just know not to ask in mixed company. Some inquiries, though, can be less obviously offensive but just as off-putting, says ...