Power Questions

Power Questions is built on a simple idea: it can be more valuable to ask one thoughtful question and truly listen than to give a long explanation meant to impress. When people feel invited, heard, and understood, conversations become clearer—and relationships tend to strengthen naturally.

Through gentle, practical examples, the book highlights questions that help you learn from others, streamline tense moments like interviews, repair conversations that are going off track, and request honest feedback with courage and care. Along the way, it emphasizes active listening and a Socratic approach—curiosity over assumptions—so communication becomes both more effective and more human.

• Professionals who want to build stronger rapport in interviews, networking, client conversations, and leadership moments—without feeling pushy or performative.
• Anyone who wants calmer, more connected conversations at home and at work, especially when misunderstandings or strong emotions show up.
• Curious learners who enjoy asking better questions, listening more deeply, and growing through feedback and reflection.

Andrew Sobel and Jerold Panas are known for writing about business relationships, trust, and communication. In Power Questions, they focus on how thoughtful questions—and careful listening—can create better conversations and stronger professional and personal connections.