Episode 150
The Art of Asking Questions— What 150 Conversations Have Taught MeEpisode
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What can one question change?
For Episode 150 of The Rapport by LilyGrace Podcast, I’m going solo to reflect on what 150 episodes, hundreds of conversations, and approximately 2,250 questions have taught me about the art of asking better questions.
I started this podcast in 2020 during COVID, and what began as a creative project has evolved into something much bigger: a way to build rapport, create meaningful relationships, learn from people, and connect ideas across business and life.
Over 150 episodes, I’ve learned that asking the right question can open a door, deepen a relationship, uncover an opportunity, change the direction of a conversation—or even change your life.
In this episode, I’m talking about:
Why asking better questions is one of the most powerful communication skills you can develop
How asking questions has shaped my personal and professional relationships
Why the best salespeople aren’t necessarily the ones who talk the most—they’re the ones who listen and ask the right questions
The importance of follow-up questions and why the fortune is in the follow-up
Learning to recognize reciprocity and understanding who deserves access to you
Attracting vs. chasing relationships, opportunities, and success
How asking questions has helped me become more strategic in business and in life
What happens to human connection when we can ask AI almost anything
Why AI can provide answers, but it can't replace the human connection created when you genuinely want to understand another person
Why you should never be afraid to reach out, ask a question, and start a conversation
After 150 episodes, I’ve realized that the art of asking questions isn't about having the perfect question. It’s about being curious enough to listen, ask the follow-up, and see where the conversation takes you.
Because one question can start a conversation. A conversation can create rapport. Rapport can create a relationship. And a relationship can change your life.
What is one question that changed your life?
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