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Beyond the obvious: A conversation about questions.

In this episode of the comfy chairs, Kate talks with leadership development consultant Amber Johnson, PhD, about the power of questions in leadership and everyday conversations. Amber shares how the best leaders don’t just have answers—they ask better questions. From sparking “uncommon insight” to building emotional safety, they explore how questions shift dynamics, foster deeper connection, and strengthen teams. Amber also offers practical examples, like her list of 50 alternatives to "How are you?"—designed to make conversations more human, more helpful, and more honest.

• Connect with Amber on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberajohnson/
• Learn more about her business: http://amberajohnson.com/
• Subscribe to her Substack: https://amberajohnson.substack.com/
• The specific article I promised to link to that addresses the RUTS model: What conversation are you ignoring?
• Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberandersonjohnson/

Additional resources mentioned during our conversation:

• Change Your Questions, Change Your Life, by Marilee Adams

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