Power Questions Build Relationships, Win New Business, and Influence Others

"A powerful question can turn a tepid conversation into a revealing encounter, as demonstrated by Andrew Sobel and Jerold Panas in their engaging new book, Power Questions...first-rate and very helpful."--The Globe and Mail
 
"Power Questions...is already my favorite, keep-it-close-at-hand business book. I read the book in a single sitting and within 24 hours landed a speaking engagement by asking a few of the "337 Essential Questions" that Sobel and Panas have carefully matched to 35 common business-related situations."--Forbes.com
 
"Forget trying to be brilliant or clever on your feet to sell a prospect. Power questions will refocus meetings, stop people in their tracks and help you win new business."--American Express.com, "Top 10 Business Books for the Summer"
 
"An inspirational read...strongly recommended"--Midwest Library Journal
 
The greatest gift you can give someone is to ask what he or she thinks, and truly listen to the answer. Sobel and Panas turn this powerful idea into practical, compelling advice by asking questions that reveal surprising, often life-changing, answers.--Ralph W. Shrader, Chairman and CEO, Booz Allen Hamilton
 
This book is amazing. It packs a wallop. It gets you inside the mind and heart of a person. I strongly recommend it.--John Schlifske, Chairman and CEO, Northwestern Mutual
 
Power Questions is easy to pick up, but hard to put down. Andrew and Jerry give a veritable playbook for building stronger relationships. Whether you read it cover-to-cover or just open a page to prepare for a new meeting, it's a valuable resource no matter where you are in your career.--Frank D'Souza, CEO, Cognizant
 
Read this remarkable book and keep it handy, because these questions have the power to enrich every segment of your life.--Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager(r) and Leading at a Higher Level
 
Reading Power Questions is like listening in to the most amazing array of private conversations with CEOs, politicians, religious authorities, and entrepreneurs. A joyous read.--David Sable, Global CEO, Young & Rubicam
 
Andrew Sobel and Jerry Panas have developed the thought-provoking thesis in their book of the importance of asking questions to tailor advice and build relationships. Their work is illustrated with plenty of examples, and their premise becomes more convincing page by page.--Sir Winfried Bischoff, Chairman, Lloyds Banking Group