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Inquiries For Breakthroughs   Amongst our methods for generating substantial new results for our clients is a technique of inquiry. By asking tough and uncommon questions, revelations and new results are possible. "Discovery consists of seeing what everybody has seen, and thinking what nobody has thought." -- Albert Szent-Györgyi It's hard to predict which questions will reveal value for you, the anonymous reader, but the sampling below might just hold a gemstone. Some questions may seem superficial, confusing or irrelevant. "The only way to get pertinent information is to ask impertinent questions." -- J. Michael Straczynski Approach the questions with an authentic curiosity, not just a quick answer to a quiz. It is with this frame of mind that discovery and learning can occur. Dig deep for value, and if you find it, think about how you can apply this to yourself, your business, your life. What is present in me when I am at my best? My company? What commands my respect? Who do I admire, and why? What's the most important quality of a leader? The 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th most important qualities? Any others? Which do I need to work on? What's my favorite team activity? What about it appeals to me? What would I choose in my life/work to represent me? What would I NOT choose in my life/work to represent me? At the end of my life, what will I be remembered for? What am I building? (A simple wall, a building or grand cathedral?) What makes someone an adult? Professional? Responsible? What is ownership? How do I recognize I can trust someone? What has inspired my choice to take complete responsibility for something? How do I inspire others to take ownership? What is it to be exceptional? Masterful? How do I NOT ask for (get) help? What am I absolutely unstoppable about? Where do I hold back (unable to risk)? If I only put attention on producing the result, what would I have to give up? What are my (false) assumptions? What's inconsistent with my values and long-term goals? Where is my company inconsistent with its long-term goals and values? Where am I too comfortable? What am I settling for? How do I waste time? What is my worst habit? What am I overlooking? Where might I be in denial? Where am I taking my foot off the gas? What action or decision have I been avoiding? What have I wanted to do, and haven't? What complaint or problem can I do something about starting now? What's the most overrated thing in my profession or industry? Of those I work with or emulate? What is working? What isn't? My job/company/life would be ideal if _______ . What are my want's, versus my have-to's? How does (this) fit my plans/lifestyle/values? What one thing would make my job better or more effective? My company? My community? The world? If I could do anything I wanted, what would I do? What am I grateful for? What is the biggest contribution anyone has ever made to my company/me? What should I be valued and acknowledged for? What should others be valued and acknowledged for? What is the most important capability or lesson others could have? How can I help them get this?   | Home page | Site Map | © Copyright 2001, All Rights Reserved Allies Consulting POBox 9635 San Rafael, CA 94912 (415) 459-2272 www.AlliesConsulting.com