Mentorship Monday: The Power of Asking Better Questions
January 12, 2026
5 min read
# The Power of Asking Better Questions
As entrepreneurs and business leaders, we often get caught up in finding answers. But what if the real breakthrough lies in asking better questions?
## Why Questions Matter More Than Answers
In my years of consulting with small business owners, I've noticed a pattern: the most successful leaders aren't necessarily the ones with all the answers. They're the ones who ask the right questions.
**Instead of asking "Why isn't this working?"**
Try asking "What would need to be true for this to work?"
**Instead of asking "How can I cut costs?"**
Try asking "How can I create more value?"
**Instead of asking "Why don't my employees care?"**
Try asking "What environment would make my team thrive?"
## The Reframe Exercise
This week, I challenge you to take your biggest business problem and reframe it as an opportunity question. Write down your current frustration, then transform it into a "How might we..." question.
For example:
- Frustration: "I can't find good employees"
- Reframe: "How might we become the employer of choice in our industry?"
## Your Action Step
Before our next Mentorship Monday, identify three questions you've been asking that might be limiting your thinking. Reframe each one and notice how your perspective shifts.
Remember: The question you ask determines the answer you'll find.
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