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Today’s guest on the Millionaire Secrets podcast is Jimmy (Jimmy) Veerland.
Jimmy is co-founder of Cashflow Tactics, owns a real estate investment company, and has flipped over 100 houses in a single year.
Jimmy’s also a US-Army Ranger veteran, having served in the theaters of Iraq and Afghanistan respectively.
It’s in Afghanistan that Jimmy’s entrepreneurial journey started.
After reading the book Rich Dad Poor Dad, by Robert Kiyosaki, Jimmy began sending money home for his mother and brother to buy up property rental deals.
Leaving the Rangers, he didn’t jump straight into entrepreneurship.
In fact, he grabbed a 9-5...
Working a high paying corporate sales job selling medical equipment. On the side, he continued to build up his growing empire of property rentals, until one day...
After 9 years in the army, and 8 years working a 9-5, he finally decided to take the leap of faith into…
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By this time he’d grown his portfolio to 60 rentals.
Sounds impressive. And it is. But as full-time businessman Jimmy started to scale to 100 rentals…
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Jimmy gives us a history lesson that starts back at the end of WW2.
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Ask Powerful Questions: Create Conversations That Matter Paperback – April 22, 2017
by Will Wise (Author), Chad Littlefield (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars
What would be the outcome What would happen if "small talk" was replaced with meaningful conversations? The authors of Their Bestselling volume, Will Wise and Chad Littlefield describe how the kinds of typical questions we ask are not always relevant in terms of making connections. They present a set of methods for understanding others through altering the way we ask the questions we ask, Will and Chad show how to turn "How are you?--I'm fine, thanks" into conversations that transform not only the way you conduct yourself, but also the person you are as an individual. Business professionals, educators as well as personal coaches and anyone who has a role of leadership will connect to the personal triumphs and mistakes Will discusses in. Will explains the technique of asking questions to establish the foundation of confidence, psychological security efficiency, and influence. Chad will complements Will's personal stories and examples with fascinating information and nuanced neuroscience concepts which are the basis of asking. Together askers' skills and their science combine to provide a straightforward and effective framework for leaders to create an environment of connection. In their guidebook, Will and Chad break it down into six basic steps that we all need to comprehend. The asking Powerful Questions Pyramid(tm) shows you how to construct:
Intention
Rapport
Openness
Listening
Empathy
Effective questions can be utilized all over the place in every setting from the boardroom or the park in your city, from the dinner table to the shop. If you're looking to make connections with colleagues at the team building retreat and improve your leadership skills as an incoming boss, or improve the workplace culture in which the you work...this book is ideal for you. If you're looking to manage awkward conversations between your partner, or a friend, or learn to practice presence-based listening skills with children, kids...this book is perfect for you. If you're looking to be a better teacher and be able to facilitate an icebreaker conversation with colleagues...this book is for you. Ask Powerful Questions The reader is invited to go on the journey of the clearness of intention and the ability to connect through relationships, making openness as well as reflective listening and empathetic. What can we do to explore the gap between us with others and also exchange valuable views? Ask away! powerfully .
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2017
I HIGHLY recommend this book --- have bought five more for Christmas presents and to loan to friends !
Given what's going on in this country, I have found my heart-mind hardening to people whose beliefs and actions differ from mine. So when I was invited to Thanksgiving with a group of Trump supporters, I accepted as a spiritual growth opportunity. My first Zen teacher said, 'You can be right, or you can be free." I've been choosing 'right' over 'free' much of this year. Intolerance of intolerance is still intolerance. And my usual spiritual tools have not always been effective.
Thankfully, Will Wise led a group I was in the week before Thanksgiving, and I immediately saw a way 'home' with his work. He gave me a key tag with "Listen to Win" on one side and "Listen to Understand" on the other, and I resolved to Listen to Understand in this situation.
I bought this book and 'crammed' for Thanksgiving. I love that Will practices what he preaches and shares stories from his own life, and includes Traps and Tools for each section. Although we never got into 'politics,' if they had come up, rather remain silent, I was prepared to say, "We definitely have different beliefs in this situation" --- without judgment.
Will's process for asking powerful questions include Intention, Rapport, Openness, Listening and Empathy. I used them all, and the boundaries around my heart dissolved to reveal the Love within.
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A Foundational Skill for Conscious Leadership and Creative Collaboration
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2018
Ask Powerful Questions is a thoughtful, insightful, and very personal account from the author of his diverse experiences and lessons learned on his many (mis?)adventures climbing up the ‘powerful questions pyramid.’ He shares his hard-won wisdom through revealing personal stories of numerous attempts to establish genuine connections with others by mindfully practicing intention, rapport, openness, listening, and empathy. Along the way, he presents some familiar concepts in novel, imaginative ways to highlight useful distinctions. For example: How would you react if you witnessed a friend suddenly fall through the thin ice on a frozen lake in winter? This not-so-implausible scenario is used to discuss apathy, sympathy, and empathy; how they differ; and how they affect the dynamics and character of connecting with others.
With earned humility and uncommon generosity, the author is quick to share his own plentiful failures. I’m sure they are there to remind readers of the importance of struggling well when dealing with their own beautiful mistakes. (Beautiful in their teaching value, that is.) Mistakes and missteps are inevitable, after all, when pursuing mastery.
And let’s be clear, MASTERY is certainly what is being described here--as a journey, not a destination. But importantly, this is not mastery OVER others, but rather mastery WITH them (this is an evolved form of power that ‘servant leaders’ understand well and use to great effect), where EVERYONE is enriched and supported by deeper personal connections that can only be built on a foundation of genuine curiosity, meaningful conversations, and well-crafted questions.
As a researcher, writer, and speaker on ‘conscious’ leadership and creative collaboration; I recognize the profound value of crafting conversations that matter. The deep and durable interpersonal connections that are formed from asking powerful questions are the necessary psychological/emotional scaffolding required by high-performing teams. Whether in ‘industrial making’ (e.g., agile software development teams) or ‘artful making’ (e.g., ensembles of performing artists), effective leadership/collaboration requires curiosity, connection, co-creation, character, culture, and community. ALL six of these essential pillars are built, bolstered, and expanded through the art (and many soulful rewards) of asking powerful (a.k.a., beautiful) questions.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2016
It is no small thing to set out to write a book, let alone one with the potential to so beautifully and positively impact every interaction and every relationship between every human being. Mr. Wise shares insight and practical application ideas for developing more than rapport only: he introduces methodology for the reader to consider so she can choose to be present and intentional with her neighbors - whoever they may be and wherever they show up. This book's scope goes beyond addressing how to simply be cordial or polished or well-spoken in social situations, and gets very much to the heart of the poignant and powerful art of sincere human connection. It was clear to this reader that Mr. Wise hopes each of us will begin to ask powerful questions in order to more fully see one another, so that we can work, play, and live in THAT sacred and fruitful space.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2018
If you like theory but NEED examples, this is perfect for you. This well written book is packed full of examples. Buy one for yourself and one for every supervisor in your organization. Use it as a textbook for supervisory training! Following the guidance in this book will dramatically change how you communicate; in a positive way.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2017
This book is an absolute must have! Going in, I think we all believe that we know how to ask questions to build connections, but after reading this book it became very clear that I did not. This book has completely changed my outlook on conversations, people, and overall, how I speak to others. I feel like my conversations go much further now, and it has been easier to create common ground with other individuals, regardless of differences in points of view. Again, I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone. Whether you use it to connect better with coworkers, family, or even strangers, it helps you gain insight into the powerful world of communication.
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Learn the skills that will skyrocket your influence as a leader!
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2017
Chad Littlefield and Will Wise do terrific work as facilitators - and this book provides both an explanation of why they have a positive impact on their client as well as how YOU can do the same! The quality of your leadership (and the quality of your life) and based upon the quality of the questions you ask yourself and those around you. Grab a copy of this book and learn the importance of intention, rapport, and other skills that will skyrocket your influence as a leader.
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A Must-Read for anyone who wants to truly “connect” with others
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2018
By profession, I’m a leadership coach and facilitator. I enjoy asking powerful questions. Will’s practical insights have greatly benefited me in countless ways. I appreciate his candidness about his own journey of creating conversations that matter and helping others to do so. Maybe some day, I can be a Weologist, too!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2018
Will Wise's understanding of the power of useful inquiry comes from a long history of personal and professional experience, and enriches our knowledge and practice of human interaction. I see things I've been teaching for decades in a new light, and am grateful for his wisdom.
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Helpful to even seasoned facilitators
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2018
I bought this book when it came out last year right before I facilitated a workshop with mid-career scientists. It provided so much food for thought in how I interacted and facilitated - everything from how I greeted each participant to the types of questions I asked during sessions. As I head into the annual workshop again this year, I've revisited the book (and the We and Me! posts) to remind myself how to ask questions of both new and old friends and colleagues. A must have book for even seasoned facilitators to add just a little more detail to your approach.
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I have found many of the questions to guide me into wonderfully rewarding personal reflection
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2018
This book should be in the hands of anyone who facilitates groups, manages people, or wants to have deep, meaningful conversations. Will shares a depth of knowledge and experience that provides the reader with a simple yet powerful set of tools to guide conversations to go deeper and build greater connections. I have been facilitating groups from summer camp staff, to community leaders to fortune 500 companies for over 25 years and this book has given me new paths to follow to reshape many of my processing tools. In addition, I have found many of the questions to guide me into wonderfully rewarding personal reflection.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2017
This is a book I wish I had when I was eighteen. Now, my twenties are over and there was more muddle connection than I wanted. This is content I NEEDED and could never have articulated on my own. Get this book. Read it. Process it. We'll all be better off in our relationships with this framework for what we're trying to do when we say "communicate" or "show up" or "listen" or "be together" and the tools to get us there.
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This is one of the best books I've read on communication and leadership
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2018
From the introduction onward Will had my attention. This is one of the best books I've read on communication and leadership. Not only because of the great practical tips and strategies but because Will infuses his own experience and shares impactful stories that reveal how powerful these questions are in real life situations. This book has a lot of heart and I quickly saw how I could apply these principles to not just my professional life but my personal life as well. It was an easy and entertaining read.
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This book will help you communicate better in every aspect of your life.
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2019
Whether you are a consultant, a business owner, an employee, a parent, or a friend “Ask Powerful Questions” is a MUST for deepening relationships and for having conversations that matter.
Easy to read and then to apply, Will has written a book that is truly a one stop shop for communications.
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Do you want to build genuine, and impactful connections?
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2021
Half-way done with this book, and I wish I had gotten it a long time ago! So much great content, examples and practical tools to apply! I honestly feel like I'm learning such a powerful skill of making connections. Not only that, but Will and Chad, give lots of great examples and share their experiences of some failures on the way to learning. Great Book! Hopefully they come back with another book! I would buy it in a split second!!
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A great book about interacting with others to better your day
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2017
This book is not just about business conversations, but conversations in general. It hones the importance about looking up from your phone and really interacting with others. You never know what you will find or what network you will introduce yourself in. A great book about interacting with others to better your day, their day, and your personal being.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2018
Definitely worth a read if you are interested in exploring the way you communicate and listening, and how to work on those areas in your life to make you more effective. Highly recommended.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2016
I enjoyed reading this great book about how to connect with others authentically. I learned so much about myself in an effort to learn more about others. I am looking forward to experimenting with the techniques and ideas presented in the book. The author is spreading a message of love, connection, and healing at a time when it appears that the world needs it most! Update one week later: I made a woman cry today using the techniques I learned in this book. Reflective listening did it! Instead of trying to "fix" her problem, I just listened and reflected back to her, and that made all the difference. When we parted ways, she said, "Thank you for listening," as she touched her ear at the same time. How's that for a testimonial! Yeah!
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What can each moment teach you?
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2017
This book is a phenomenal tool to make one think about how he/she interacts with others, particularly when having difficult conversations. Will's authentic, honest voice presents a powerful approach to opening communication and owning powerful conversations. Truly a must read!
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Building Relationships with Meaningful Conversations
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2017
A great book that teaches all aspects of having meaningful conversations and building relationships. This would be a good read before a business conference or professional networking event.
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Tools for great conversations!
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2017
While most of my interactions still begin with something bland like, "how's it going?", Will and Chad and this book have helped me move toward real, meaningful, amazing conversations. Some have been with those I already loved dearly, and some have been with people I just met; professionally, socially, all of it. Full of real examples and tools, I'm just scratching the surface of the power of this book.
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A book that will change the way you think.
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2020
As a student, reading this book open doors for me. Not only do I get to read a book by two people who I have had the honor of knowing through Penn State, but it also strengthens my professional development. I now have knowledge at my fingertips to inquire more than just the typical question, and show people that I truly want to listen.
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A good tool for the communication tool box
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2017
Humility and success join together when you ask good questions. Will Wise is smart, funny, and great at challenging the reader to find the right dialogue for any situation...thus, the reader is equipped to asked the powerful questions.
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This book should be required reading for humanity
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2018
This book should be required reading for humanity. :) Will presents very powerful and practical tools that can be applied in so many settings. This book has had profound effects on how I approach my interactions with others. I highly recommend it!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2020
Enjoyed this book very much
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Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2019
Interesting, nice way to ask question
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Excellent practical guide to build more meaningful relationships
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2018
Really helpful book! I thought it would be very business focused but it was much more applicable to relationships across all of life. Also really liked the practical application focus. Great resource to help build real empathetic relationships through conversation!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2020
Totally changed how I communicate with people. All the bad listening habits were spot on for me so this book, which I took notes and reread, made a huge difference and shifted my perspective.
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Loved the organization of the book
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2019
This book will give you all the tools you need to ask better questions! I loved the fact that it is so well organized and full of examples. It is interesting to realize how important that is for our everyday lives so I highly recommend this book.
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A book you will read more than ONCE
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2019
This book equips you to move past "weather" conversations and build connection and enjoy fun conversations! I keep this book on my desk and refer to it weekly!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2021
Powerful questions start with introspection and are an amalgamation of who we are, our curiosities and fears. Wonderful articulation of what lyes beneath a powerful question.
Well worth it seeing results just starting out
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2020
Really helped me become aware of how to ask questions the right way and initiate dialog instead of short answers. Very useful tools to connect deeper with people.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2017
Loved this book! I've dramatically changed how I've approached conversations and relationships both personally and professionally day to day. Highly recommend!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2020
It’s joyful reading this book!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2017
As a facilitator I found some incredibly useful, tactical nuggets in this book. Worth while read.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2018
Building a strong PLN is so very important and a huge part of that is asking powerful questions. This book nails it on the head. It's a wonderful read with a lot to learn for teachers like me. Thank you for such an amazing book!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2018
The author gives you more tools to use in all areas of your life.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2020
One of the most Powerful Books out there! Has changed my view of the world entirely. Thanks to open my mind.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2018
I read "APQ" and realized how much self work I have cut out for myself in 2018! While some of the information regarding asking open ended questions and reflective listening was familiar to me, most of the tools were new or an advanced level of my knowledge base so I definitely haven't figured this work all out. Although, I don't take this as a "read once and shelf it" kind of book. It has more of a reference guide feel that I'll need to keep rereading sections as I climb to the top of the pyramind.
I find the pyramid visual throughout the text to be really helpful in knowing where to start APQ and then where to go and how to check if a level was really worked. I'm a visual learner so that graphic works well for me as well as the purple We! question cards. I like the size, color and texture of the cards. Perfect for putting a favorite in a wallet or up on the fridge and they resemble playing cards or board game cards which gives them an extra element of fun. Plus, the card questions are packed with power.
As I said, this isn't a one and done read. This is a coffee table book for easy access and reaccess but my first read through has me thinking about the kinds of questions I ask.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2018
I’ve really appreciated Will’s candor and deeply honest look at both himself as he’s developed these skills as well as at the challenging, intentional work of making real and authentic connections. It’s helpful to see the missteps that Will has had and to read all the examples of what this looks like in various situations to help flush out the concepts, see where we could/will likely stumble, and imagine the various options open to us in these situations.
When first reading the titles of the sections it’s easy to think “oh, I know how to do that already,” but once I dove into the chapters I learned a lot! I’ve been trying to start my questions in daily conversation with “What” and “How” as the book recommends, and it’s harder than it first seems! As a learning and development professional, I look forward to my next coaching meeting and discussion group facilitation so I can stretch out into these skills and get myself out of the way more easily – and hopefully have a deeper impact in that role.
My plan is to go back through all my highlights and take notes because there’s so much practical information for learning professionals that I don’t want to forget the concepts. As a trainer, facilitator, and coach, I know these skills will be invaluable to me. As a friend and coworker, I could probably use the help as well! I’ve shared the book with a colleague and she’s really finding the book to be profound in her role as well.
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How you ask is even more important than what you ask!
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2018
Recently I came across "Powerful Questions: Create Conversations that Matter" by Will Wise. There are over 80 “Leading With Questions” type books on my shelf, yet none of them are like this book. Will’s book focuses not just on what to ask, but much more importantly on how to ask - How to build genuine relationships of trust by asking powerful questions. Purchase your book today! Bob Tiede, CEO - LeadingWithQuestions.com
This book shaped my wedding ceremony
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2018
I recently got married and as my wife and I were designing our wedding, we kept asking ourselves what was important to us. While spending time thinking to myself what was important - I kept glancing over at this book on my bookshelf - and it struck me. Asking powerful questions has always been an important building block to any meaningful relationship in my life. And so naturally, that should be at the heart of our journey into marriage. This book - the authors - and the thoughts captured on the pages helped us design a wedding ceremony that was incredibly meaningful and built upon the art of asking really great questions. In journals we got for one another - we passed them around to our close friends to each add a powerful question for the two of us to answer and help shape the start of our marriage. Now that the ceremony is over, we have this amazing journal full of powerful questions - and our reflections on them - to guide us forward. Who would have thought a book would have such a large impact on our first steps as a married couple together :)
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Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2017
As a consultant and cross-cultural facilitator, so much of my job revolves around asking powerful questions, but until I read Will Wise's book, I hadn't realized how much I could be fine tuning or tweaking in order to truly connect with the other person. This book is not didactic in any way shape or form; instead a helpful Ask Powerful Question Pyramid is outlined (Intention, Rapport, Openness, Listening and Empathy) and Wise uses many personal anecdotes and examples to illustrate his points. I loved the Trap and Tool sections in each chapter as they helped with practical takeaways to use in the future. Whether you are using this for professional or personal use, you will indeed benefit from Wise's teaching on perspective and meaning. Highly recommend!
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2017
This book invites us to use questions as connectors in a world where ignorance and indifference have become a safer choice. There are many books on the topic of making connections but what makes Will’s approach different is his use of powerful introspective lenses. Of these, I particularly liked ‘intent’. The way he foregrounds ‘intent’ makes me realize how the experience and outcome of every decision centers on intent. Through personal anecdotes and lived-experiences, he shows how connecting with others can be made more gratifying if it is based on the intent to be actively curious. Interestingly, the backbone of ‘ask questions framework’ is curiosity- an antithesis of indifference/ignorance. Practised with a good intent, active curiosity could help people reveal the empath in each one of us. Highly recommended for all those who wish to extend themselves, their lives, and their work!
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Building connections from the ground up
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2018
An eye-opening, useful book that changed the way I think about dialogue in my professional and personal lives. Scratch that--more than just dialogue, it reframed the way I approach and consider others who have entered (or that I'd like to have enter) my life.
Both easy to wrap your head around and deeply insightful, the steps Wise provides in this book are actionable, not just airy thoughts that you can't apply to your life. They are bolstered with examples, anecdotes, and clear hypotheticals that let readers fully understand the thrust of each chapter and idea. It's hard to think of a person you COULDN'T recommend this book to.
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A great book to build coaching, facilitation and life skills!
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2017
As an Executive/Leadership Coach, I found this book to be incredibly insightful and thought provoking. Will has a way of blending his life experiences, experiments, successes and failures in such a manner that it encourages the reader to acquire the skills associated with "strategic question asking." I have used many of these concepts throughout my career, but Will's thoughtful presentation provided me with new ideas as to how I can integrate them more strategically into my work with others. I will begin using many of these techniques in both my professional coaching and facilitation work. However, this is a book for anyone that seeks to better understand the concept of relationship building and the mindset of "connecting first, communicate second!"
John Locke
Business Performance Coach, Dixon Hughes Goodman
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Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2019
Wow - this book is pure gold. If you are interested in connecting with people better, and gain some tactile feedback on how to do so... this is it. I love self improvement and have been a student of various professional development courses.... this book bottles a decade of this experience and packages it into an easy to read manual on how to connect. We have used this book at our company to as a deeper drive for the team... to great success. I highly recommend this book!
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This is not a book. Its a journey to what is bigger for yourself and those in your life.
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2018
The magic in this book is the structure of the pyramid introduced early. The base of the pyramid aligns with the thinking and research of Victor Frankel, Jerry Harvey, Maslow, Sparks and the underlying message from the whole Emotional Intelligence movement started by Goleman. I found myself stopped cold in my tracks as I explored the base of the pyramid for myself. And authentically connecting to the answer has been wonderful. This is not a book, this is a journey that when taken with care caused me to see a lot of things in life differently.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2018
I appreciate the intention of author Will Wise to connect with people, his powers of observation about what attitudes, language and behavior connects with people (and what disconnects), and his thoughtfulness in carefully describing what he has learned over the years. This book provided practical advice that is helping me become a better connector and I'm implementing some of Will's recommendation in the seminars and workshops I teach. If you want to become better at connecting with others, I highly recommend this book.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2017
Listening is an art form that is lost to many people. This book gives techniques and guidance to help the reader become a better listener by asking the right questions. It does come with a cost, you have to practice the content and actually use the material, but the reward is great if you do!
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Brilliant content, well-written, highly recommended!
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2017
I have been facilitating for 20 years and I thought I knew how to ask questions. This book is helping me take question asking to a new level. I can be quite critical of books, but I got hooked into this one quickly. It is well written, well organized, and easy to read. Will and Chad shares a simple, brilliant model for designing questions to deepen connections and have conversations that matter. Their approach is changing my work and I'm so thankful!
This book shifted me professionally...
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2017
I've worked as an experiential trainer and facilitator for close to 30 years. I understand the power and value of asking great questions, and happily I know a LOT more now that I have read Will's new book. Like all good facilitation, there is a process that works. There's some heavy-lifting to do in the read, and thankfully the many dozens of great, often personal stories Will shares made all the difference to help me connect his wisdom to my work. Totally worth breaking the spine, and turning every page.
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Build Connection, Improve Relationships and Communication
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2017
As a trainer in social and emotional learning, team-building, diversity and inclusion, Wise's Ask Powerful Questions is a must have for anyone seeking to enhance connection, improve relationships and communication. I frequently utilize professional development and self-awareness concepts from Powerful Questions to stimulate meaningful engagement among adult and child learners and within my own relationships. -Stephanie Colvin-Roy, Training and Organizational Development Associate (Center for Schools and Communities)
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Exactly what our world needs right now - Ways to connect and come together
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2020
The tools that Chad and Will are providing us are exactly what we all need right now. We're at a crucial point as a society--we can either continue this divide and go further into our own separate spaces or we can stop the widening chasm and actually come together. Tools like this book are exactly that--ways for us to foster connection, find common ground, ask questions that show our desire to connect as a species, and beautiful ways to bring people together.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2018
Ask Powerful Question is an extraordinary exploration of interpersonal skills--the greatest one of all being building connections with others. Will Wise does a fantastic job outlining the very tangible steps to build connections with other humans and reigniting my natural curiosities that can't be satisfied by a Google search. This book was life changing for me because it allowed me to see the world with a whole new perspective and I want to make this mandatory reading for all. I believe that could make the world a stronger and more respectful and connected place.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2017
“Ask Powerful Questions: Create Conversations that Matter” is an amazing book that will be helpful for anyone who is looking for an explicit way to ask questions that invite connection, collaboration and understanding. Each chapter is written in an easy to follow format that explains the science behind the concept while giving practical examples of what that idea would look like in a real-life situation. At the end of each chapter you are invited to try out the concept to see first-hand how it can lead to further understanding and connection. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn how to better communicate with those around you.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2020
After hearing Will and Chad as keynote speakers at a conference, I was sure I wanted to buy this book. I was not disappointed. It has given me such great insight into asking thought-provoking questions, which has improved the quality of the retreats I organize. Plus they just gave me interesting things to think about. I highly recommend the book!
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Invest in your future by enhancing your conversations
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2017
This book will teach you as much about yourself as it will how to connect with others. In an age where social media moves us from one hype to the next, Will helps you explore how to have deeper, more meaningful conversations that create lasting and memorable connections with long time friends and new acquaintances alike. Regardless of the season of life you're in, this book is one you'll want to have and re-read often.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2018
Two thumbs up! This book is jam-packed with powerful, practical, actionable advise. I keep a reading journal to capture important/relevant notes while I read. After chapter 4 of this book, I already had already gathered 5 pages of notes. So I pressed pause on my reading to activate some of the book's lessons. I immediately changed the way I communicated with clients in my initial consultations. Then I re-wrote an entire lesson plan I had written for a workshop I was leading the following week. Finally, I successfully influenced my supervisor to start asking one "connection before content" question to lead our weekly staff meetings. It was a powerful week at work.
Although much of effective communication is common sense, this book provides easy, actionable ways to infuse more common sense (plus love, thoughtfulness and curiosity) into our daily communications. If you care about your family, your friends or your work, I suspect you will find this book to be a valuable resource.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2017
This book will change how you think about building human connection and meaningful conversation. With my own work in culture change, we are able to use the tools to teach people how to connect and build a trusted space for open discourse. I highly recommend it for anyone - especially for this day and age we live in and we often don't know how to start having hard conversations in an honest, respectful way.
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Asking questions - so many reasons to get better at the process!
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2018
Thought-provoking book. Really challenged me to rethink my approach with the students I work with - how can I improve/refine my practices? Using questions builds connection, stimulates growth, demonstrates value. Not the easiest read, but engaging and encouraging nonetheless. Anybody who works with people should read this one - and of course implement what is learned.
A Must-Have Resource for Conflict Facilitators
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2017
Very clear language, structure and message. Very helpful to anyone seeking a deeper connection to others. As a lawyer, business consultant and teacher, this resource is invaluable to understanding how questions can unlock insight, perspective and healing. Whether for your personal use or as a resource for clients, these tools are accessible and usable every day.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2020
Very interested book pointing ways for us to be aware of ourselves to not be a robot asking meaningfulness questions. It helps a lot in the communication with others in all areas, even with strangers.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2017
What a great and refreshing read. The ideas tackled were presented in simple and very digestible way. Raising awareness to how we present information or how we ask questions can project or infer certain intentions amongst many other nuggets. I'd highly recommend this book for anyone looking to understand their own curiosity a bit better and learn how move from small talk to actual meaningful and rapport building conversations.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2017
An excellent guide for managers, educators and anyone who finds themselves frequently working in teams. A recurring theme is the importance of empathy in communications, and Will maintains empathy for the reader throughout, offering examples, anecdotes and clearly marked "tools" and "traps" to enhance understanding.
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This book is a great guide to creating meaningful and engaging conversations with individuals ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2017
This book is a great guide to creating meaningful and engaging conversations with individuals and groups. I have used the ideas in this book implicitly and explicitly with groups in formal contexts and also informally in building professional relationships and found the concepts to be sound. This is no surprise given that Will has developed these ideas based on years of experience and then presented them in this book in a very open and helpful style.
Thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in developing meaningful and engaging dialogue.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2016
Such a refreshing and simple approach to the every day meet and greet questions. I enjoyed the challenge of reprogramming myself to be a better connection while giving some depth to a conversation. Must read!! And great for so many different industries and fields at all levels !
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Written with honesty, humor and authenticity.
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2018
Will Wise writes with honesty, humor and authenticity. I love his voice and I appreciate his perspective. This is a great read that I enthusiastically support. I'm buying a few copies for my colleagues.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2018
This is a valuable book with fantastic resources that will help the reader understand the power of questions and curiosity. I would highly recommend this book.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2021
This was far the most impactful book I’ve read in a long time. If you believe, as I do, that relationships are what really matter I life, then you must read this book. Easy to understand techniques, great insight and you can tell how passionate Will is about connection.
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2017
This book is so powerful. It's something that you can read over and over and learn something new each time. If you can apply the ideas of this book you can really pull out fulfillment in your life. Communication is so important, and if you can learn to better communicate you can greatly impact your life. This book will help you do that.
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2017
Absolute gold here! A must read!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2017
I like those tools a lot! This book introduces a lot of effective, useful and straightforward tools to ask questions and start a conversation. Those are powerful tools that can be used to understand and know other people, meanwhile practice and improve communication skills. I also like the stories in the book very much, they are very inspiring! Worth reading!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2017
Powerful, practical and easy to read. Feels like the author himself is talking to you as you read. The kind of book that turns into a piece of information you can easily add to your life toolbox from Day 1.
Loved it!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2018
Honestly, this book has helped me BIG TIME. I'm currently traveling the world and I'm constantly meeting new people. Using the tactics in this book has helped me connect with people faster and at a whole different level. Super grateful for this.
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Will is an amazing teacher and writer and I'm glad he's decided to ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2016
Will is an amazing teacher and writer and I'm glad he's decided to share his wisdom in a book. From the UK, I'm still learning from Will Wise and that's an amazing gift!
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Powerful resource for bringing groups together
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2017
As someone that routinely facilitates group interactions among a globally diverse set of youth, I have been looking for resources to help guide meaningful conversations. This book has sparked exactly that, and has helped to create a culture of listening and openness. Thank you!
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Do you want to have deeper connections with others? This book is a must read!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2017
As someone who routinely helps people when they are having issues communicating ideas, building connections or getting positive results with others, I found this book a must in building my skills. If you are looking to learn more about yourself, as well as how to have deeper, more meaningful connections with others, this book is for you!!! You can feel the genuine passion Will has for helping others connect. It’s a book I will read again and again, and it’s full of information I will use both in my personal and professional life!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2017
Many group leaders I have worked with - business leaders, teachers, counselors, and camp counselors - in a variety of settings - businesses, schools, therapeutic agencies, camps and more - have asked, "how do I ask meaningful and relevant questions with the groups I lead or work with?" Whether the intent is to connect a group of people, reflect on an experience, or practice the skill of communication/listening, Ask Powerful Questions by Will Wise is your guide. Great format and flow. Check it out!
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let's get to know each other better, let's communicate more efficiently
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2017
What a book! At the end of reading this book all I can say is, let's get to know each other better, let's communicate more efficiently, let's reach a deeper understanding. Let's start to ASK POWERFUL QUESTIONS and let's 'Create Conversations That Matter'! This book is bringing so much change, be a part of the movement, #AskPowerfully! Thank you for penning your truths down Will Wise, they are making this world a better place. A must must read for anyone interested in developing their leadership styles and/or simply having more meaningful conversations.
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This is a very clear and useful manual on one of the most important aspect of ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2018
This is a very clear and useful manual on one of the most important aspect of facilitation, leadership and ...LIFE: i.e. Asking powerful questions. Direct, straightforward, friendly language, practical examples and tools. I already let myself be inspired for a workshop on facilitatrice leadership, where questions were a core module. Generative book. Reccomended for anyone looking below the surface of what we see.
Nitin Lanjewar
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Very good book for trainers
Reviewed in India on March 15, 2019
This gives very good insight for how to interact with new people. You have to identify common things/ thoughts to connect with people. Very good book for facilitators and trainers.
Delfino Corti
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More Heart on earth
Reviewed in Italy on October 16, 2017
This book opened another path in the midst of building conversations that Matter. Easy and productive reading for all those interested to put more Heart into the world
Rahul Gurnani
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Great book
Reviewed in India on October 18, 2017
Such an amazing read!! Love books that teach me such great life lessons and this one tops that list. Personally recommend it to everyone.
BrownGirl
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Self introspection
Reviewed in India on May 26, 2019
I instantly connected with the aurhors strugle to be heard. captivating.