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The trap and the treasure hunt

February 10, 2019February 26, 2021 ~ Jonathan Mates ~ 1 Comment

Even well intentioned leaders can sometimes use questions that break down a team rather than build it up. One of these question types I call the trap, and the other is the treasure hunt. The trap works like this. You ask someone a question, expecting that they will get it wrong, so that you can say … Continue reading The trap and the treasure hunt

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