How to Get Promoted by Asking Better Questions

In this episode of Promotion Path with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore a counterintuitive promotion strategy: asking better questions. They unpack a 2023 study from Harvard Business Review showing that executives who ask more questions are rated 20% higher on leadership potential—but only if those questions are focused on learning, not advocacy. Lucas shares a concrete case from a mid-level manager at a Fortune 500 tech company who used a 'question journal' to shift from problem-solving to problem-framing, landing a senior director role in 14 months. They also discuss the 'question load' trap—why asking too many questions can backfire—and how to time your questions for maximum impact. If you're aiming for your next promotion, this episode offers a practical framework to rethink how you engage in meetings, one-on-ones, and strategic conversations. Tune in to learn why the best question is often the one that shifts the whole frame. #AskingBetterQuestions #PromotionStrategy #CareerAdvancement #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutivePresence #QuestionJournal #HarvardBusinessReview #StrategicThinking #MeetingHacks #Fortune500 #MidLevelManager #SeniorDirector #CareerTips #ProfessionalGrowth #WorkplaceCommunication #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo