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“The Answer Is A Question redefines the purpose of management for the 21st century.”

Matthew Syed

#1 Best-selling Author, Journalist & Broadcaster

"A must-read for all 21st century line managers and leaders"

C McLachlan

Programme Director

This book from Laura Ashley-Timms and Dominic Ashley-Timms shows how you can develop a new superpower that will transform the way you lead and manage forever.

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Comments from readers...

"This book gave me so many "light-bulb" moments that it was like someone had turned a set of floodlights on! Simple changes to your behaviour as a manager, a leader, a parent, a friend, can have such wide-ranging impacts for you and others.

I've read quite a few business books, but they are usually all variations on a theme. This book is different; it teaches you something new. It changes how you think and how you act. It could transform your work and your life... I highly recommend any manager, aspiring manager or leader reads this."

Ruth Phillips

"As a manager, I wanted to ensure I was doing everything I could to support my team and drive the right results, as well as develop my own skills. I ordered this book after reading some of the reviews and I can honestly say, the book has not disappointed. It is incredibly insightful and has provided me with some great advice into my habits and the way I handle things. I also loved the fact the STAR model is broken into easy-to-follow steps which I am now applying, not just in my work life, but also outside of work too. I have found this book invaluable and would highly recommend."

M R Cooper

"In todays busy work environment coaching can add great value. However it can be very time consuming if done in a formal manner and may be impractical for many managers who have other tasks and responsibilities beyond motivating staff. The model presented in this book provides a short approach to managing this based on a key question, Is this a coaching appropriate moment? Then using the questioning techniques, it allows a fast track option for coaching which is useable. . A great book and approach for busy managers."

P Butler

"I have read many books on management, leadership and Personal Development. They have all been helpful, but this is the first that actually has proof that it works in practice. As such it feels so much more compelling and you can't wait to put it into action."

Peterthegreat

"The book is fabulous. Context and academic support given to show its credibility, but written in a format that is easy to read, digest and utilise. I have now bought 30 copies and use them as a basis for discussion on how to delivery everyday coaching, everyday!"

Dean Lenton

"This is an excellent book, very relevant for today's leadership issues, teaching you how to coach employees and at the sane time, empowering them to contribute to the discussion with self-reflection."

Anonymous Amazon Customer

"Over 40 years in business and I have never read a leadership or management book. I bought this to help with a volunteer role and everything is a perfect match to what I need. Many will have encountered the content in one form or another, but the layout and language make this easy to understand. Either for a professional role or as volunteer, this book will change how you engage with team members, superiors and subordinates for better results and relationships."

Rod Smith

"The Answer is a Question is a superb piece of work. It covers every aspect of coaching in an east to read and east to digest way. It’s set out beautifully and it’s very easy to follow. I’d call it essential reading for leaders at all levels as the world gets used to a different set of goals and expectations from businesses and the individuals in them. Get a copy today."

Nick O'Donnell

"I’m reading the book, I knew about it when I heard an Interview with Laura; I was tremendously impressed, once I heard the astonishing quotes “managers by accident”, “stop telling people what to do”, “the answer is a question”, among others. It makes you change our management style. It’s a powerful and breaking model that allows us to become better managers as we allow people growth and development. "

Ricardo Javier, Manager Claro Dominicana.