Author of quotes: Frank Sesno

Define success criteria.
As you will know you have succeeded? How to look like a success in your understanding? How will you measure it? Any good military commander always asks about the "end of operation": that actually means "mission accomplished"? Ask what means success and what it will take in order to achieve it. Make sure that answers are unambiguous, understood by all, and the same for everyone.
Such issues - the cornerstone of strategic thinking.
They specify the end point of your path and tell people what to expect. They help to choose the right course, to set targets and formulate a shared vision.

Questions are our way of interacting with other human beings. I believe that a thoughtful study, not imitation is the most sincere way to Express respect and interest.
Ask a question and your interlocutor will understand that you care for him. Take your time, listen carefully, ask more, and your interaction will grow. You show that you care. Between the two of you will trust. You show compassion and overcome differences.
You will become a better friend, colleague, innovator, citizen, leader or member of the family. You lay the groundwork for the future.

When you ask questions and confront someone, your beliefs must be backed by knowledge. Listen carefully and do not lose control over the situation. If you hear a memorized speech, stop it. If you hear a sham, point him out. If you notice a weakness, use it. If you notice an attempt to evade the answer, stand your ground. If the opponent is dancing around or ignoring your question, ask again.

The ability to purposefully and respectfully asking and compassionately listening allows you to talk to anyone.

Since then, as people came out of the caves, they realized that in order to survive, they must identify hazards and then avoid or overcome them.

Political polarization, amplified by social media, is destroying the culture of exchange of opinions and brings dialogue to a series of mutual insults.

The right questions at the right moment, can have historical significance.

To ask the right question at the right time to the right person - and to figure out what to do with the answer, requires thinking, skill, practice and sometimes luck.