“Change Your Questions, Change Your Life: 12 Powerful Tools for Leadership, Coaching, and Results” by Marilee G. Adams is a book that emphasizes the power of inquiry in personal and professional development. It is centered around the concept that the questions we ask ourselves and others can significantly impact the outcomes we achieve in various aspects of our lives.
The book introduces a framework known as “Question Thinking,” which encourages readers to shift their mindset from a fixed, judgment-based perspective to a more curious and open-minded approach. Adams argues that by changing the questions we ask, we can change our thinking, decisions, and actions, leading to more positive results.
One of the key distinctions the book makes is between “Judger” questions and “Learner” questions. “Judger” questions are those that lead to blame, limited thinking, and negative outcomes, whereas “Learner” questions promote curiosity, open-mindedness, and constructive outcomes. Adams provides tools and techniques to help readers recognize when they are in a “Judger” mindset and how to switch to a “Learner” mindset to foster better communication, problem-solving, and relationships.
Through real-life stories, case studies, and practical exercises, “Change Your Questions, Change Your Life” aims to teach individuals how to apply Question Thinking in leadership, coaching, and everyday life scenarios. The goal is to help readers develop the habit of asking empowering questions that can lead to more effective leadership, improved relationships, and achieving desired goals.
