When coaching or problem solving, ask thoughtful questions to engage the other person and help them increase their capacity for solving problems on their own. Thoughtful questions motivate the coachee to think, analyze, speculate and express feelings.
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When it's time to have a difficult conversation in your work life--or even personal life--use these tips and tools to make it go smoothly. Focus on the five-step STATE skills: share, tell, ask, talk, encourage.