Never Ask A Question Of A Direct (Whose Answer You Don’t Intend to Honor) (Hall Of Fame Guidance)

Update: 2019-02-01

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We recently published guidance recommending that managers ask directs for their efforts, rather than commanding. "Ask Don't Tell" comes from sales, but sales is about relationships and persuasion much like effective managing is. But several folks have asked, isn't there a risk of being told "no"?

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Never Ask A Question Of A Direct (Whose Answer You Don’t Intend to Honor) (Hall Of Fame Guidance)

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Never Ask A Question Of A Direct (Whose Answer You Don’t Intend to Honor) (Hall Of Fame Guidance)

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Never Ask A Question Of A Direct (Whose Answer You Don’t Intend to Honor) (Hall Of Fame Guidance)