Having read many books in this field, I have read many which pair a catchy title with a good premise along with regurgitated and repackaged material inside. This book is not one of them. I particularly appreciated the format and weaved personal insights along with the exercises, truly demonstrating how these wise questions have aided leaders in various situations. The question themselves seem so simple -- its the method delineated through this book which helps leaders make the most of the information they receive in the answers to those questions.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this free ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The content of this book is different from the title and description. Instead it is a book written by Maria Brinck, entitled "The leadership we need." Because of the content of the book is different from the title and description, I will be reviewing based on the content that I have read:

Maria observed that the pace of improvement in technology we have today is going to cause the world to either enter into utopia or into extinction depending on the quality of today's leader. A strong emphasis on climate change and feminine traits are covered in this book. As Maria observed and experienced the unfair and imbalance of power between male and female. She suggested a reform to how success is to be defined and what traits a leader should possess.

This is a fascinating book on seven questions great leaders should be asking themselves and reflecting on. I found the chapters both accessible and actionable. This is a great leadership for leaders and aspiring leaders everywhere.

Leaders and leadership. My personal favourite chapter was about women leaders including Elizabeth Holmes, who founded a medical diagnosis company which turned out to be based on a fraudulent premise. She ended up in prison. The chapter goes on to cite several famous women leaders and gives reasons why, historically, women leaders are in the minority. It also demonstrates that the case is still the same today and gives many reasons why this should not be the case, not least that women are good peacemakers. The book finishes with a good summing-up and hope for the future. A fascinating book.

This book is a rare gem in the crowded field of leadership literature—concise yet profound, practical yet deeply reflective. Aimed at aspiring leaders who are eager not only to learn but to grow, this book presents a thoughtful and elegant framework built around seven deceptively simple yet powerful questions.
Rather than offering a traditional checklist of leadership tools, Mostyn invites readers to engage in two of the most transformative activities for any leader: reflection and experimentation. Drawing from decades of experience teaching at the Oxford Executive Leadership Programme and working with thousands of mid-career professionals, Mostyn distills his wisdom into seven core questions that challenge readers to think deeply about their own leadership journey.
Each chapter is structured to guide the reader through these questions—such as "How do I spend my time?" and "How do I grow more leaders?"—with engaging exercises, grounded research, and real-world examples. The tone is conversational but purposeful, creating an accessible and motivating reading experience. What sets this book apart is its ability to speak directly to the reader’s inner world while also prompting practical shifts in behavior and mindset.
Mostyn's insights are not theoretical musings; they are field-tested reflections that have shaped the growth of over 5,000 leaders worldwide. The questions are designed not just to be answered, but to be lived—and that is where the book's true value lies. For any aspiring leader ready to move beyond surface-level leadership strategies and dig into the deeper questions that shape influence, culture, and legacy, Why Great Leaders Ask Great Questions is essential reading. This is more than a book—it’s a companion for the leadership journey.

As a new manager, I found this book to be a useful exercise to starting to define my leadership journey. I appreciated the way the author weaved thought-provoking exercises, well-researched insights, and practical examples to understand how others have approached these same ideas.

This book was so good! The questions and premise was so well done. Great story and very engaging. Totally worth reading!!