The art of asking questions

Kids are natural question-askers — but somewhere between preschool and adulthood, that instinct fades. In the workplace especially, curiosity often gets mistaken for weakness or defiance, leaving leaders reluctant to ask or entertain questions. Author Warren Berger argues the opposite: that good questions spark creativity, build trust, and tackle complex challenges. His advice to leaders is simple but radical — balance humility with confidence, embrace “How might we?” questions, and create a culture where curiosity isn’t punished but encouraged. Matthew Fray with Quartz has the full story.