VP in my org does this, and it really disarms the room.
She’s big on that exact phrase of “this could be a really stupid question, but…”
She’s also really good about making sure other people are rewarded for doing the same by reassuring someone asking what might be a dumb question as, “that’s a a great question and I’m sure others were wondering the same…” before responding.
She’s big on that exact phrase of “this could be a really stupid question, but…”
She’s also really good about making sure other people are rewarded for doing the same by reassuring someone asking what might be a dumb question as, “that’s a a great question and I’m sure others were wondering the same…” before responding.
Great leadership, IMO.