The Quick Question Newsletter
Powerful questions for the conversations that matter.
Every issue contains one question.
A question designed to unlock new levels of collaboration, focus and efficiency for your team.
Expertly designed by me, Mel Rosenthal. Informed by over 4,500 coaching conversations.
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Quick Question: What does good look like?
Here is today's quick question for you...What does good look like?
Ask it when you're...
Starting a new role - This is a great starting point for establishing expectations with your new people leader, peers and team members.
Reflecting on performance - Whether you’re reflecting on your success or that of others, starting with what good looks gives you a set of criteria to guide your thinking.
Setting goals - When setting goals and objectives, it’s worth thinking about the difference between good and great and how you distinguish between them for your team.
Quick Question: What is your guiding theme for 2025?
Quick Question: What is your guiding theme for 2025?
Maybe it's a single word that captures your intention. Perhaps it's a phrase that keeps you focused on the things or people you care most about. Or it could even be an image that represents your vision for 2025.
For me, it’s a single word…create. I love that it is an action with tangible outcomes. I’ve got a series of projects planned that are aimed at delivering this intention, but more on that later.
If you’re having trouble coming up with a theme, try using these prompts to help:
What will success look and feel like in 2025?
What is the one thing you’d love to achieve in 2025?
What are your non-negotiables for 2025?
Quick Question: Are you ready to turn the page on 2024?
Quick Question: How should we end the year?
This is a great litmus test for how your feelings might unconsciously impact your team.
Try to listen for:
Distractions - projects or tasks that won't contribute to your accomplishments for the year
Recency - it’s easy to only think about things that happened last week or last month rather than reflecting on the whole year
Anticipation - the things that pop into your mind as you look forward to the end of this year and the beginning of next year.
This question helps create a sense of accomplishment and sets the scene for an enthusiastic start to the new year.
Quick Question: How should we end the year?
Quick Question: How should we end the year?
This is a great litmus test for how your feelings might unconsciously impact your team.
Try to listen for:
Distractions - projects or tasks that won't contribute to your accomplishments for the year
Recency - it’s easy to only think about things that happened last week or last month rather than reflecting on the whole year
Anticipation - the things that pop into your mind as you look forward to the end of this year and the beginning of next year.
This question helps create a sense of accomplishment and sets the scene for an enthusiastic start to the new year.