Great thought partners ask ‘What if…’

A powerful way to add value in a fast-moving digital world is to be a ‘thought partner’ for others. And asking implication questions can put you on that path. But before drilling down on ‘What if…?’ questions, consider the rare privilege of being a genuine thought partner. It is by definition influential: of all the people available for this role, someone has chosen you to be their personal sounding board, the person with whom they can have a genuine and constructive dialogue. This is something to be appreciated. Beyond that, being selected as someone’s thought partner indicates that person values…...