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Encouraging a culture of asking questions is crucial for fostering vulnerability because it creates an environment where individuals feel safe to express uncertainty, seek understanding, and engage openly.
When people are encouraged to ask questions without fear of judgment, they are more likely to admit gaps in their knowledge, share doubts, and explore new ideas. This process of inquiry breaks down the barriers of perfectionism, which often inhibit vulnerability, especially if employees are vulnerable to things like imposter syndrome.
At a recent conference, communication expert and lecturer of organisational behaviour at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Matt Abrahams, said asking questions in the workplace was a way staff can gain influence.
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