The Question Effect: Lead with Curiosity for Less Stress and More Impact

Why on earth should you read this book? Well, it's in your hands. That's a good start. And chances are, you're feeling stressed, overworked, and overwhelmed as a leader. You're looking for a lighter way to lead and, well, you've read the first few sentences... and now this one. Why not keep going? You see, this is the power of The Question Effect - the ripple that happens when we ask the right question at the right time. Inside, we'll ask: - How does The Question Effect save us time, money, and energy? - Why does curiosity make leadership feel lighter? - How do we lead with questions without becoming a pushover? Leading with curiosity is the fastest way to reduce your stress and increase your impact. Your next question could change everything. What are you waiting for?

About the Author :
Paul McGregor is a leadership and engagement expert who helps leaders in government, community, and business drive meaningful change. Known for his sharp questions and practical insights, Paul has spent over a decade helping leaders transform their teams and themselves - with less stress and more impact. Paul trained as a lawyer but took a different path - working in government, non-profit leadership and most recently as the partner in a change consultancy. In all those different contexts, he saw people burning out and stressing out with the pressure of trying to do more with less. Now a speaker, author, and advisor, he works alongside leaders, career changers, and business owners helping them to make a bigger impact with less stress. With Paul, expect curious questions, a good story, and a laugh as you get to the heart of what really matters.

Review :
"In The Question Effect, Paul McGregor has identified a critical leadership skill not adequately covered elsewhere: asking questions, and the right questions." Andrew O'Keeffe, author of The Boss, Hardwired Humans and First Leaders "What Paul does brilliantly is flip the script by giving you the right questions. That's what every leader under pressure actually needs." Leanne Hughes, speaker, consultant, and author of The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint "In a world that feels increasingly overwhelming, Paul McGregor makes a compelling case for the power of questions." Matt Church, founder of The Thought Leaders Business School "Paul is a trustworthy guide because he's lived this journey - from frustrated leader to global conversation host - and he's distilled what actually makes a difference." Becky Hirst, author of For the Love of Community Engagement "This book is for anybody who aspires to become a better leader, or simply a better partner and listener." Josh Comrie, founder of Potentia, Ambit & Aspire, Host and Author of 2 Commas "Not only does Paul McGregor make a strong case for curiosity in this book, he offers perceptive questions to ask and credible settings in which to apply them." Dr. Rebecca Sutherns, bestselling author of three books on strategy and adaptability including Elastic: Stretch without snapping or snapping back "The right question, asked at the right time and in the right spirit, can elevate us from dealing with problems to creating new possibilities. In The Question Effect, Paul shows us how." Dr Howie Jacobson, author of The Trigger-Proof Leader "Great leaders ask great questions - and this book shows you how." Danette Fenton-Menzies, author of The Adaptable Leader and host of the Adapt with Danette F-M Podcast "Paul McGregor is a deep thinker with the rare ability to ask powerful questions." Colin Bass, Director, Business Lab "As Paul explains so well, true leadership isn't about having all the answers, rather it's about having the courage and curiosity to ask better questions." Hester Spiegel, Founding Partner, Epic Angels and author of Thinking Big and Small: A guide to activating your entrepreneurial mindset "Paul McGregor candidly and entertainingly raises readers' awareness of their leadership practices and provides thoughtful guidelines for making changes that matter." Tom Watkins, author of Collaborative Dialogue: Self-Management Practices at the Heart of Collaboration "Paul doesn't just talk the talk; he walks the walk. He is a living, breathing example of The Question Effect." Kerri Price, founder of The Facilitators' N