In this episode, I talk to Bob Tiede who serves on Cru’s (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) U.S. Leadership Development Team and co-authored the third edition of
Leading with Questions.
Listen as Bob shares how he spent years leading as a “benevolent dictator”—kind, but still convinced a leader’s job was to figure it out and tell people what to do. That changed in 2006 when he found Michael Marquardt’s book in a bookstore. He started teaching it, launched LeadingWithQuestions.com, and later became co-author of the third edition.
We talk about why a leader who asks questions can be 10 times more effective, how to develop the next generation of leaders before it feels urgent, what success actually looks like in ministry, and how to listen well even when your team is remote.
If you’ve ever felt the pressure to have all the answers—or wondered what happens to a ministry when the founder is gone—this episode is for you.
Check out:
https://leadingwithquestions.comBooks mentioned:
"Leading with Questions (3rd edition)" with Michael Marquardt
"Great Leaders Ask Questions"
"Now That’s a Great Question"
"Success Unlocked"
Biography:
Bob Tiede (pronounced “Tee-Dee”) has been on the staff of Cru (formerly known as Campus Crusade for Christ) for 55 years – serving 8 years in Cru Campus and then 24 years as the CEO of Josh McDowell Ministry – a Division of Cru. And Now 23 years on the U.S. Leadership Development Team – developing the next generation of leaders for Cru. Bob’s blog LeadingWithQuestions.com is now in its 14th year and followed by leaders in over 200 countries. Bob has written 8 very popular books, including 3rd Edition of “LEADING WITH QUESTIONS” which has been Amazon’s #1 Best Seller in the category of Business communication. Also “Great Leaders ASK Questions – a Fortune 100 List” and “Now That’s a Great Question” and his newest book is “The Power of Great Questions.” Bob’s mission is to help leaders everywhere multiply their leadership effectiveness X10 by moving from “Let Me Tell You!” to “Let Me Ask You!” Bob has been married to Sherry for 56 years is the proud Dad of 4 adult children – all married and 9 incredible Grandchildren – all who love to ask their “Papa Bob” questions!