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Curated Questions: Conversations Celebrating the Power of Questions!Author: Ken Woodward
Curated Questions: Conversations Celebrating the Power of Questions Hosted by Ken Woodward, Curated Questions is a thought-provoking podcast that celebrates the art and science of asking profound questions. This podcast is for curious minds who understand that the right question can unlock new perspectives and drive personal growth. What to Expect Insightful Conversations: Experts from diverse fields share their journey in mastering the craft of inquiry, revealing how it has transformed their lives and careers. Practical Techniques: Gain valuable skills to improve your questioning abilities, applicable in both personal and professional settings. Thought-Provoking Topics: Explore how questions shape leadership, personal transformation, and societal discourse. Why Listen? In an age of abundant information, Curated Questions reminds us that true wisdom lies in asking better questions. This podcast will help you: 1. Enhance critical thinking 2. Improve communication 3. Gain new perspectives on complex issues 4. Develop a nuanced understanding of the world Join Ken Woodward and his guests as they explore the transformative power of thoughtful inquiry. Curated Questions is more than just a podcast it's an invitation to embrace curiosity, challenge assumptions, and unlock your full potential through the art of asking better questions. Subscribe now and embark on a journey to master the craft of inquiry, one question at a time. Website: CuratedQuestions.com IG/Threads/YouTube: @CuratedQuestions Language: en Genres: Business, Education, Entrepreneurship, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Maury Rogow
Episode 47
Wednesday, 3 September, 2025
Episode Notes00:00 The Power of Asking Questions02:44 Guest Introduction: Maury Rogow04:17 Maury's Early Career and Sales Journey05:56 The Impact of a Key Question08:16 Transition to Hollywood09:56 Learning from Sales Training11:49 Developing the Story to Sales Methodology14:35 The Stigma of Sales16:02 Finding a Career Path20:14 Influence of Early Mentors23:00 Informational Interviews and Networking24:54 The Importance of Asking the Right Questions28:57 How Maury Used Mr. Greenberg's Questions In His Career33:59 Story Over Features42:10 Fostering Curiosity43:07 Reframing Questions for Positivity45:29 Crisis and Opportunity46:19 Curiosity in Business47:02 Reflecting on Success and Future Goals47:50 Transformational Beginnings49:04 Curiosity and Inventions50:40 The Audacity to Dream51:38 Connecting the Dots52:07 Unique and Weird52:58 Encouraging Creativity53:45 Software Innovations54:38 Early Entrepreneurial Ventures55:48 The Importance of Questions59:15 AI and the Future01:01:36 The Skill of Asking Questions01:04:56 Mirroring and Negotiation01:08:05 Personal Growth Through Questions01:10:23 Therapeutic Journaling01:13:36 Community and Connection01:15:31 Maury's Right Now Question01:18:01 Ken's Right Now Question01:20:21 The Entrepreneur's Journey01:25:07 Final Reflections and Encouragement01:30:36 Maury's Recommended Questions01:36:42 Where To Find Maury01:38:07 Takeaways and Conclusion Resources MentionedStory 2 SalesNeil RackhamSPIN Selling by Neil RackhamRichard GrinbergSeth GodinTony RobbinsScript-Timer AiChris VossYour Story Can Be Your Superpower by Maury RogowKelly StarrettSkip The Small TalkMandalorianElon MuskSpaceXTeslaRIP Media GroupMaury Rogow on LinkedInBeauty PillProducer Ben Ford Questions AskedWhen did you first understand the power of questions?Why is this important to you?Was that a good answer?Do you golf?And that means what?That does what, and how does that work for you?How are things now?How do you do it today?What's the problem that you're seeing?What's the problem we're trying to solve?What does that mean?What happens if there's that problem?What's the need?What's the payoff?Where did you get that understanding?How did you tie sales to I won't have to go hungry?What job looks like this?Can I tell the decent story?Can I ask the right questions to get in the door if I don't know the answer?Should I pursue this as a career?Should I pursue it as even just a job?How did they get into what they did?What skills do you need?What experience did you have?What did your first 90 days look like?What's your day-to-day?What's the person you work with like?Would you mind introducing me to someone else who does what you do, or something similar? I'd like to learn more.That list of questions, were there one or two that you've found beneficial in various capacities as you've gone forward?What do you like the most about this campaign?What's this like? What's your favorite? What do you dislike? What's not going well?How does that affect you?What was the result of that?What are you telling yourself about that?Is this where you pivot and just come back to start asking questions in another direction?Is that a good book?What kind of questions are helpful for getting to a story?Can you tell me about a time that this happened?What keeps you up at night? What are you struggling with?Have you tried to solve that? Have you tried to solve the bad microphone situation? How did that work for you? Did that work for you? Do you have any examples of it not working?How do you foster curiosity?Why am I asking myself the negative version of that?Why didn't I win that project? Why don't I live in a bigger house? How can I be grateful for this amazing place to live in? How can I be grateful for x?Can you run this?Why is that amazing?How is that interesting?What's the opportunity?Has there been any particular insights that have come out of that process that has just radically changed the business for you?What can I do next?How else can I frame this?How do I do that at this point of a sales cycle? What story is needed here?Who else could do this?What's cool about this? What's great about that? How's that unique? How can I help? How can I use that to help you?Do people really know how incredibly important this is?What's the question I can ask my GPT Pro to get the best prompt? What's the question I can ask to get the best answer? What's the question I can ask to get the best result?What kind of questions did you encounter today?What [question] might you have been able to use when you're at school?Who am I gonna talk to about this?Am I gonna do an exit at my company?Where should I focus my time?How much time do I put on that?How much focus do I put over here?What does your body do when you are anxious?Can you say I'm excited?What would make this meeting the most effective use of your time?What are you struggling with right now?How are you currently solving that?What happens if you don't solve?Has there been a, persistent present problem, something that's recurring, that perhaps we could fix?How important is this? Is this incredibly important?What's your dream solution? What does success look like for you?If I come back in a year and I chat with you, what does your life look like at that point? Or what does your business look like at that point? What's it look like in a year? Let's take that vision and what does that look like?Where is the best place for folks to track you down and see the things that you're excited about?What would change in your professional relationships if you consistently asked people why your work together truly matters to them?What story could you tell about your work that would help people feel the transformation rather than just understand the transaction?What unique combination of interests, experiences, or obsessions are you hiding that might actually be your greatest professional asset?What situation that currently makes you anxious might actually be your body's way of telling you you're excited about the possibility?
