Humble Inquiry with Peter Schein

In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes interviews Peter Schein, a Silicon Valley strategy consultant and cofounder of the Organizational Culture and Leadership Institute (OCLI.org). Peter is also the coauthor, alongside his father, renowned organizational psychologist Edgar Schein, of the influential book Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling. Together, Christina and Peter explore the powerful concept of Humble Inquiry: the skill of asking questions that build trust, encourage open communication, and strengthen relationships in both personal and professional settings. Peter explains how this approach can shift workplace dynamics, enhance psychological safety, and foster a culture of curiosity and collaboration. He also shares practical strategies for cultivating genuine interest in others, overcoming the need to control conversations, and becoming a more effective communicator and leader. Whether you're a team leader, coach, or simply someone looking to connect more meaningfully with others, this episode offers actionable insights to help you listen more deeply, ask more thoughtfully, and human better. If you’d like to learn more about Peter visit his website at OCLI.org. For more info about Christina and her company, Eanes Training, visit EanesTraining.com.