One Powerful Question That Will Cut Through Red Tape

July 31, 2019 | A Little Easier #17
Here's a single, powerful question you can ask to help you power through the red tape, overcome apathetic employees, and get the answers you need.

Don’t you love dealing with folks at the DMV or Secretary of State? How about bored or frustrated TSA agents, salespeople, or customer service personnel?

Yeah, neither do I.

Here’s a single, powerful question you can ask to help you power through the red tape, overcome apathetic employees, and get the answers you need.

Cut Red Tape With This Powerful Question

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Ready for it? Here goes:

What would you do if you were me? 

When asked, this simple question forces folks to put on their empathy hats and think.

Plus, studies show that folks who ask for advice are seen as more competent, and therefore more likable. Why?

According to Business Insider (who relied on a Harvard study), “When you ask someone for advice, you validate their intelligence, experience, and expertise. And because you’ve made a person feel good, they feel good about you.”

So, the next time you’re in a situation where you just can’t get the answers you need, break out the question — What would you do if you were me? — and see where it gets you.

I’ve used it myself, and trust me, it works!

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What’s Next?

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