Lead with Storytelling | The Art of Asking Better Questions Author Interview w/ J.R. Briggs
57m | Nov 6, 2025What if the secret to better leadership ā and better storytelling ā lies not in having all the answers, but in asking the right questions?
In this episode of Lead with Storytelling, Iām joined by J.R. Briggs, founder of Kairos Partnerships, coach, consultant, and author of The Art of Asking Better Questions. Together, we explore how curiosity shapes our conversations, our leadership, and even the stories we tell about ourselves and others.
With warmth and wisdom, J.R. shares practical ways to cultivate a questioning mindset, why good questions build trust and transformation, and how leaders can rediscover wonder in their everyday work.
⨠In this episode, we talk about:
ā Why asking better questions makes us better listeners and leaders
ā How curiosity strengthens communication and storytelling
ā The difference between āfixingā questions and āformingā questions
ā How to foster open dialogue in teams and communities
ā The spiritual discipline of curiosity and not knowing
If youāve ever wondered how to create space for authentic connection, deep reflection, and better conversations ā this episode will leave you inspired to lead with curiosity.
š Get J.R. Briggsā book The Art of Asking Better Questions ā https://www.ivpress.com/the-art-of-asking-better-questions
