Human Resources For Small Business

Bill Shander discusses "stakeholder whispering" - the practice of uncovering what people truly need rather than simply executing their requests. Drawing parallels to horse whispering, he emphasizes using questions, empathy, and slow thinking to guide stakeholders toward identifying their real problems, ultimately creating better outcomes for everyone involved. TAKEAWAYS Question before executing - Don't just say "yes" to requests; use the Socratic method to help stakeholders discover their actual underlying needs through thoughtful questioning Combat fast thinking - Recognize that people (including ourselves) operate on instinct and assumptions; deliberately slow down to engage in critical thinking and investigation Create experiences, not just deliverables - Everything you do creates an experience for someone; focus on solving real problems rather than delivering feature lists or surface-level requests A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR Host: Brand