
In "Doesn't Hurt to Ask," #1 NYT bestselling author Trey Gowdy reveals how masterful questioning transforms communication. Endorsed by Fox's Dana Perino as "a must-read for success," this former prosecutor's techniques work everywhere from boardrooms to bedrooms. Ready to persuade like a pro?
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Have you ever noticed how the most influential people in your life aren't those who tell you what to think, but those who ask questions that change how you think? Trey Gowdy discovered this truth through sixteen years as a federal prosecutor and eight years in Congress. The courtroom became his laboratory for human persuasion, where he learned that questions-not declarations-hold the true power to change minds. While most of us believe persuasion comes from having all the answers, Gowdy reveals a counterintuitive truth: asking the right questions is infinitely more powerful than making the most forceful statements. This insight transformed an insecure young lawyer into one of the most effective communicators in American politics, and it can transform how you connect with others in every area of life.