Host Ken Woodward talks with Dave Reynolds, CEO of the Rumin8 Group, about the impact of purposeful questioning in leadership and coaching. Reynolds shares his journey of learning the value of questions through his mentor Pablo, emphasizing transformation over transactional leadership. They discuss the importance of preparing for coaching conversations, asking in-depth questions, and fostering a culture of coaching and accountability in organizations. Reynolds also introduces concepts from his new book "Radicle Growth," which focuses on using questions to drive personal and organizational growth. The episode highlights the need for leaders to go beyond surface-level interactions, commit to ongoing development, and engage more deeply with their teams through strategic questioning.
Episode #2: Pat Ennis
“Oftentimes people know their solutions, it is in them, we just have to ask the right questions for them to say what the solutions are.”
Pat Ennis is a founder and President of ENNIS Legacy Partners. He helps business owners build sellable business value, control their exit, and leave their desired legacy. Pat has extensive executive leadership experience in wealth management and the non-profit sector. Additionally, Pat is a host of the Exit Readiness Podcast
I have known Pat for over 20 years and have experienced his skill at asking targeted and meaningful questions. His model of humility and patiently asking questions has been beneficial over the years. Our discussion provides a tangible example of the path curiosity can take a conversation.
We cover a lot of ground in our discussion. Pat explains how sales and serving his clients is first and foremost about being curious and taking a genuine interest in the individual sitting across the table. He talks about using questions to test assumptions and how asking meaningful questions is a means of loving others.