Ep 201 - Why Great Leaders Encourage Questions: Building a Culture of Clarity, Trust & Performance
APR 20, 202621 MIN
Ep 201 - Why Great Leaders Encourage Questions: Building a Culture of Clarity, Trust & Performance
APR 20, 202621 MIN
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What kind of culture are you creating when someone asks a question?In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explores a critical (and often overlooked) leadership skill: creating a workplace culture where questions are welcomed, not judged, dismissed, or punished.Because when people don’t feel safe to ask questions, they stay silent… and they also second-guess, make avoidable mistakes, lose confidence, and ultimately underperform.Jess breaks down why encouraging clarifying questions leads to stronger comprehension, better decision-making, and more empowered teams, and how leaders can unintentionally shut this down, especially under stress.Inside this episode, you’ll learn:Why psychological safety starts with how leaders respond to questionsThe hidden cost of a “no questions” culture (time, errors, morale)The difference between lack of initiative vs. genuine clarificationHow stress and nervous system dysregulation impact leadership communicationPractical ways to create a culture of curiosity, clarity, and trustThis episode is a must-listen for leaders, founders, and team managers who want to build resilient, high-performing teams—without burnout or miscommunication.To sign up to Get Jasched Meditation+: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1215566/subscribeTo register for Regulated Leaders, Resilient Teams:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/regulated-leaders-resilient-teams-tickets-1984522725895?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=trueSend us Fan MailSupport the showEnjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life. Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at Jess Jasch, or https://j-leigh.com.au/ - I’d love to hear from you!Interested in booking a free consult to discuss wellbeing consulting, or embodied leadership coaching for you or your team? Book your time here: https://calendly.com/jess-jasch/book-zoom-now