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SUMMARY Emmy award–winning journalist and media expert Frank Sesno teaches how to question others in his book, Ask More: The Power of Questions to Open Doors, Uncover Solutions, and Spark Change. Sesno shares the secret sauce to asking the right question at the right time. Mastering this simple skill sets apart successful people in all disciplines from the pack. With more than three decades of diverse journalistic reporting under his belt, Sesno knows how to use questions to break down barriers, discover secrets, solve puzzles, and imagine new ways of doing things. He explores all different types of inquiries—from strategic and confrontational questions to empathy and creativity questions. Sesno’s advice will help you know what to ask and when, what you should listen for, and what you can expect as the outcome. By asking more, you can get people talking! KEY INQUIRY SKILLS HELP YOU… Connect with strangers Enhance friendships Cement relationships Land career opportunities Interview candidates Advance short and long-term goals Improve dinner-party conversations Solve mysteries Challenge experts Learn to listen Develop sharp strategies Discover your legacy Invent and innovate Express empathy Convey interest Generate trust Hold people accountable Advocate effectively Project moral authority Drive creative thinking Confront power Develop mission statements Solve problems Generate trust Find meaning Shape the future Change the world! QUOTES FROM SESNO “Questions are humanity’s unique attribute. They are our investment in ourselves and in the future. When we ask more, we open our minds and challenge others to open theirs. We organize our thoughts so we can tackle big ideas and probe with precision. We learn and lead and discover.” “Smart questions make smarter people.” “A few well-placed questions will jump-start a conversation. The more you ask, the more you get. You decide what and how much you want to serve up. The ingredients for this recipe are readily available and require just a little preparation.” “Questions are our way to connect with other human beings. I believe that inquiry, not imitation, is the sincerest form of flattery.” BUY Ask More: The Power of Questions to Open Doors, Uncover Solutions, and Spark Change RECOMMENDATION Get more tips for asking great questions by listening to Nonfiction4Life podcast episode #110: The Book of Beautiful Questions: The Powerful Questions That Will Help You Decide, Create, Connect, and Lead by Warren Berger. Connect with us! Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Website Special thanks… Music Credit Sound Editing Credit