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CEOs Must Ask Better Questions to Innovate
Great CEOs don’t just run companies; they challenge the status quo. The ability to ask the right questions—again and again—is what separates leaders who drive real change from those who simply manage operations.
Why Better Questions Lead to Better Innovation
Many CEOs rely on their R&D teams to handle innovation. While delegation is crucial, true leadership requires direct involvement. Asking deeper, more insightful questions helps uncover the real obstacles preventing progress. Instead of stopping at surface-level issues, great leaders dig deeper to understand the root cause of challenges.
Steve Jobs was a master of this. Instead of waiting for engineers to fix a problem, he worked directly with them—questioning, challenging, and refining ideas until they reached a breakthrough. This hands-on approach allowed him to elevate problems to a company-wide level and turn obstacles into innovation.
How to Ask Better Questions as a CEO
1. Go Beyond the Obvious – Instead of asking “Why isn’t this working?” ask “What’s the underlying reason for this challenge?”
2. Engage with Your Team – Talk directly to the individuals working on the problem, not just department heads.
3. Challenge Assumptions – What if the biggest obstacle isn’t what you think it is? Keep digging deeper.
The Call to Action
Innovation isn’t just about new ideas—it’s about asking the right questions to uncover game-changing solutions. Are you leading with curiosity, or are you outsourcing the most important part of problem-solving?
Listen to today’s The Daily Hint and start asking the questions that drive real innovation.
Highlights:
00:00 The Power of Asking Better Questions
00:19 The CEO's Role in Problem-Solving
00:35 Collaborative Problem-Solving: Lessons from Steve Jobs
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CEOs Must Ask Better Questions to Innovate
Great CEOs don’t just run companies; they challenge the status quo. The ability to ask the right questions—again and again—is what separates leaders who drive real change from those who simply manage operations.
Why Better Questions Lead to Better Innovation
Many CEOs rely on their R&D teams to handle innovation. While delegation is crucial, true leadership requires direct involvement. Asking deeper, more insightful questions helps uncover the real obstacles preventing progress. Instead of stopping at surface-level issues, great leaders dig deeper to understand the root cause of challenges.
Steve Jobs was a master of this. Instead of waiting for engineers to fix a problem, he worked directly with them—questioning, challenging, and refining ideas until they reached a breakthrough. This hands-on approach allowed him to elevate problems to a company-wide level and turn obstacles into innovation.
How to Ask Better Questions as a CEO
1. Go Beyond the Obvious – Instead of asking “Why isn’t this working?” ask “What’s the underlying reason for this challenge?”
2. Engage with Your Team – Talk directly to the individuals working on the problem, not just department heads.
3. Challenge Assumptions – What if the biggest obstacle isn’t what you think it is? Keep digging deeper.
The Call to Action
Innovation isn’t just about new ideas—it’s about asking the right questions to uncover game-changing solutions. Are you leading with curiosity, or are you outsourcing the most important part of problem-solving?
Listen to today’s The Daily Hint and start asking the questions that drive real innovation.
Highlights:
00:00 The Power of Asking Better Questions
00:19 The CEO's Role in Problem-Solving
00:35 Collaborative Problem-Solving: Lessons from Steve Jobs
Links:
===========================
Equipment and Software that I use for my Videos and Podcasts!
Jens Equipment and Software overview:https://www.jensheitland.com/equipment
===========================
Books that I read and recommend.
My Book Recommendations: https://www.jensheitland.com/books
===========================
Here are the ways to work with me:
Speaking:https://www.jensheitland.com/speaking
Leadership Skills Assessment:https://www.wearesucceed.com/
===========================
Connect with me!
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jensheitland/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/JensHeitlandofficial/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jensheitland/
TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@jensheitland
X/Twitter:https://twitter.com/jensheitland
Newsletter:https://www.jensheitland.com/newsletter
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Subscribe and Listen to The Jens Heitland Show Podcast HERE:
YT:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjuSGi1feauCNSER3IKuGWg
Web:https://www.jensheitland.com/podcasthome
Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jens-heitland-show-human-innovation/id1545043872?uo=4
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7H0GWMGVALyXnnmstYA1NL
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Subscribe and Listen to The Daily Hint with Jens Heitland Podcast HERE:
YT:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2tLdutVh6b6nCBgWQ817eQ
Web:https://www.jensheitland.com/the-daily-hint
Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-hint-with-jens-heitland/id1722930497
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4T02uYPvcOrajPC6FgH64r?si=8aab1e7683204160&nd=1&dlsi=0f69c72af017454a