236: The Ask Approach: How to Lead with Curiosity (Not Control) | Jeff Wetzler
Jeff Wetzler, co-founder of Transcend, former Chief Learning Officer at Teach For America, and author of Ask: Tap Into The Hidden Wisdom of People Around You For Unexpected Breakthroughs in Leadership and Life, joins Damon Lembi to explore how curiosity, humility, and great questions drive transformative leadership. In this insightful conversation, Jeff breaks down his Five Step ASK Approach—an adaptable framework for surfacing blind spots, building trust, and sparking honest dialogue that leads to real change.
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Key Leadership Lessons from Jeff Wetzler’s Journey:
Curiosity beats certainty: Leaders who ask instead of assume unlock deeper insights and stronger relationships.
Psychological safety fuels truth: People won’t share what they really think unless they know you can handle it.
The ASK Approach works anywhere: Choose curiosity, make it safe, ask quality questions, listen to learn, and reflect to grow.
Feedback is a gift: Closing the loop transforms learning into lasting cultural change.
Learning never ends: The best leaders challenge their own assumptions and approach every conversation ready to learn.
Connect with Jeff Wetzler:
Website: askapproach.com
LinkedIn: Jeff Wetzler
Jeff is a learning strategist, leadership advisor, and co-founder of Transcend. Drawing on decades of experience in education and organizational transformation, Jeff helps leaders bridge the gap between what they think they know and what their people truly believe.
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