Nov 2021
#15 Do you work well under pressure?
In most cases, the best answer to this question is answering yes. Working well under pressure is a good trait to have. However, I think if you answer that you work the same with pressure and without pressure, the interviewer will be more impressed. You will need to explain in wor ... Show More
4m 10s
Nov 2021
#14 How do you make important decisions?
There are many ways to answer this question, and if you have a reasonable method of making decisions, it will probably be sufficient. One answer I thought of included not being afraid of asking your manager. You can follow up by saying even the best needs mentoring, and you alway ... Show More
3m 18s
Feb 2024
The REAL reason behind the "so what?" question
This clip is an excerpt of episode 15. The #1 mistake good candidates make in analytical questions, where we talk about the #1 mistake in analytical question that even the best candidates out there make, why it's such a big mistake, and exactly what you should do to avoid it ... Show More
6m 14s
Jul 2021
Don't Use the Word Why, Here's Why with Larry Hagner
<p>The word "why" should be eradicated from our vocabulary for several reasons. First, every time we use the word "why," we instantly put the person we are talking to on the defense. We don't necessarily mean to. It sometimes occurs because we are curious why the other person thi ... Show More
7m 19s
Sep 2024
The ONE question that changes everything
<p>If you're looking for a solution to a BIG problem or challenge in your school, discover the simple question I use time and time again to help me solve my most persistent student, teacher, and school issues Then find out how you can use this same question to stopIt working so ... Show More
31m 23s
Sep 17
The Types of Questions Every Leader Should Ask
Leslie K. John and Alison Wood Brooks, professors at Harvard Business School, say people in business can be more successful by asking more and better questions. They talk through what makes for a great question, whether you’re looking to get information or get someone to like you ... Show More
22m 14s
Jul 2025
407. Coaching Hotline: Why We Want Things & Not Forcing It When We Don't
<p>In this week’s Coaching Hotline episode, I’m answering two listener questions about motivation, decision-making, and self-coaching. The first question explores why we avoid certain things, like relationships or hobbies, and how not having a clear “why” can keep us stuck. The s ... Show More
12m 52s
Apr 2024
7 Questions That Changed My Life
<p>The greatest discoveries in life come not from finding the right answers, but from <em>asking the right questions</em>.</p><p>For the last several years, I've been adding to a list of questions that have changed the way I work, move, live, and love.</p><p>This piece shares 7 q ... Show More
9m 23s