The days when a leader was expected to have all the answers are over. In a world where AI automates tasks, the pace of change accelerates, and people seek more meaning in their work, leaders can no longer rely on old truths. In today’s fast-moving and complex environment, it is impossible to know everything – and that’s not the point. The most successful leaders today and in the future are not experts; they are catalysts. They create engagement, unlock knowledge, and build strong teams – by asking the right questions.

Research shows that learning organizations perform better, that people become more engaged when they feel included, and that psychological safety is the key to innovation and success. Leading with questions fosters a culture where people dare to contribute, where teams think bigger together, and where AI becomes a powerful collaborator rather than a competitor.

In this talk, you will get practical techniques to use questions as a strategic leadership tool. You will learn:
• How to lead without having all the answers – and instead help your team think bigger together

• Techniques for asking questions that create psychological safety and collective intelligence

• How to transform meetings and decision-making processes by asking the right questions instead of giving directives

• Practical methods to lead meetings, drive change, and build a learning organization through questions

This talk combines scientific insights, real-world cases, and immediately applicable tools. You will walk away with concrete questions and techniques that you can start using tomorrow to create more engagement, better decisions, and a culture where everyone feels included.

The leaders of the future don’t need to know everything. But they do know how to bring out the best in everyone.

Key Takeaways from the Talk
1. The leaders of the future don’t need to be experts – they need to master the art of asking the right questions. Let go of the need to have all the answers and unlock your team’s full potential.

2. Questions create psychological safety and collective intelligence. Learn how to ask questions that empower people to contribute and enable smart decisions to emerge.

3. Meetings and decision-making processes become more effective when leaders stop instructing and start asking. Discover how to drive engagement and achieve better results through strategic questioning.

4. AI is taking over the answers – but future leaders must ask the right questions. Learn how to foster engagement and inclusion in a world where knowledge is readily available to everyone.

For formal and informal leaders, and for employees who want to learn more about leading with questions and thereby create a better organization.
Desired length: 30–40 minutes