Power Questions: Build Relationships, Win New Business, and Influence Others

Praise For Power QuestionsThe greatest gift you can give someone is to ask what he or she thinks and truly listen to the answer. Sobel and Panas turn this powerful idea into practical, compelling advice by asking questions that reveal surprising, often life-changing answers.--Ralph W. Shrader, Chairman and CEO, Booz Allen HamiltonThis book is amazing. It packs a wallop. It helps set your conversations on the right track and enhances your ability to listen. It gets you inside the mind and heart of a person. I strongly recommend it.--John Schlifske, Chairman and CEO, Northwestern MutualReading Power Questions is like listening in on the most amazing array of private conversations with CEOs, politicians, religious authorities, and entrepreneurs. A joyous read.--David Sable, Global CEO, Young & RubicamIn Power Questions, Andrew Sobel and Jerry Panas show how to drill deep in any situation by identifying the precise question that is begging to be asked. Read this remarkable book and keep it handy, because these questions have the power to enrich every segment of your life.--Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager and Leading at a Higher LevelAt the White House, I learned the art of answering questions, but all the time I thought to myself, the trick is to ask the right question. Andrew and Jerry nail that art. This book is indispensable for tapping the power of successful communication. A must-read!--Mike McCurry, former press secretary for President Bill ClintonPower Questions is easy to pick up, but hard to put down. Andrew and Jerry give a veritable playbook for building stronger relationships. Whether you read it cover to cover or just open a page to prepare for a new meeting, it's a valuable resource no matter where you are in your career.--Frank D'Souza, CEO, CognizantAndrew Sobel and Jerry Panas have developed the thought-provoking thesis in their book of the importance of asking questions to tailor advice and build relationships. Their work is illustrated with plenty of examples--some humorous, others dramatically pertinent--and their premise becomes more convincing page by page.--Sir Winfried Bischoff, Chairman, Lloyds Banking Group