#42 | 3.22.24 - 5 Powerful Questions // AI Tools for Marketing / Who Would You Want to Have Dinner With? / Demanding and Supportive

Mar 22, 2024

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Q Power: 9 ways to keep powerful questions powerful - Soul Patch Hippo Success Coaching

5 Powerful Questions

“What’s something you’ve done that you’re really proud of and why?”

Like that question, I like questions that make me think. They have the power to flip a switch that lights up the darkness, revealing pathways we never noticed before. They can open doors, start conversations, and even change the way we see the world.

I’ve been collecting a few good questions lately and thought I would put them all in one post, along with a “When to ask this” section.

Question 1: Why? (Repeat 3-5 times)
When to ask this: (Commonly attributed as “Toyota’s 5 Whys Method)

When you need to uncover root causes. The first ‘whys’ often get to the symptom, while the last ‘whys’ get to the root.
Pro tip: Give a heads-up to the person you’re doing this with. Otherwise, it’ll just be annoying.

Question 2: How would you teach this to a child?
When to ask this:

You want to generate bigger and bolder ideas
Someone is learning something new and needs to simplify further.
- This is also a fantastic ChatGPT prompt!

Question 3: What are you like when you’re at your best?
When to ask this:

When someone lacks confidence or direction
Listen for skills and qualities that align/strengthen the situation. Call those out.

Question 4: Why is this a bad idea?
When to ask this:

When you need to consider all the angles.
When you want to flush out the risks.

Question 5: What if this does work?
When to ask this:

When there is fear or trepidation about a new venture, direction, etc.
After risks are considered, this question is great at motivating and inputting vision back into the situation.

A vibrant digital workspace filled with elements that represent the spirit of ChatGPT prompts. In the center, a large, glowing, semi-transparent orb represents the core of ChatGPT's AI capabilities. Surrounding the orb are various floating symbols: a question mark, an exclamation mark, a light bulb for ideas, and a book for knowledge. Ethereal connections link these symbols to the orb, illustrating the flow of information and creativity. The background is a dynamic blend of neon blues and purples, symbolizing the digital realm. This image is meant to visually interpret the essence of interacting with a conversational AI, highlighting the exchange of questions, ideas, knowledge, and the excitement of discovery.

AI Tools For Marketing

I thought this was a handy graphic that lists a lot of the legit AI services out there. It's especially handy that it breaks it down into paid vs. free.

Who would you want to have dinner with?

In the spirit of no spoilers, I’m not going to say a lot about this video other than it’s worth your time to watch it :)

Being Supportive and Demanding - Coffee, Grit, and Inspiration

Demanding and Supportive

This super-fascinating article provides some background and context on Instacart’s story while asking the question, can we be both demanding and supportive at the same time?

Words to wrap up

“Whatever chapter of your life you’re in, be in it. Even in the worst moments of your life, there is something that is meant for you: a lesson, an experience, a connection. Life is always teaching you something. Pay attention. Trust that this chapter is preparing you for something amazing that’s coming that hasn’t happened yet."

- Mel Robbins, The Happiness Project