Sep 3, 2025
Do you want drive results, retain your team, and create a culture where people show up and stick around? Then it’s time to embrace the art of powerful questions! Through curious questions and intentional conversations, you can change the way people think and work.
Learn more in this episode of Mindfulness Manufacturing with guest
Chad Littlefield, a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and the
creator of We! Connect cards, which help leaders ask powerful
questions and cultivate deeper conversations. Chad shares stories
that highlight the power of questions, unpacks the struggles many
leaders face when it comes to genuine dialogue, and offers
actionable tips for using curiosity and intention to engage your
team. If you’re ready to learn how to drive better results, ask
stronger questions, and build a workplace where people want to stay
and grow, you won’t want to miss this conversation.
1:02 – In manufacturing, we often struggle with creating genuine
conversations
2:18 – Intentional plays a critical role in building safe
conversations
4:17 – When initiative is met with gratitude, it can lead to
long-term loyalty and promotion
8:14 – Expressing intentions directly creates clarity and stronger
connections
14:40 – People want to work, they just don’t want to work for
someone who doesn’t care about them
16:35 – Leadership at the top influencers your entire
organization
17:59 – Ask the second question to take a conversation to a deeper
level
21:20 – Use open-ended questions to deepen reflection and
learning
Connect with Chad Littlefield
Watch his videos on YouTube
Visit his website and find free resources