Seminar paper from the year 2008 in the subject Business economics - General, grade: 2,7, University of Applied Sciences Riedlingen, language: English, abstract: This paper deals with the role of questions in leadership, focusing on the use of systemic questions as a foundation for effective coaching by leaders. It examines the dynamics of leadership and employee management, highlighting how systemic questions uncover structures and relationships within an organization, foster employee development, and enhance performance. The text contrasts leadership and coaching, emphasizing their distinct goals, and discusses the opportunities and challenges of integrating coaching into leadership roles. Ultimately, it advocates for a paradigm shift in organizational theory to better align leadership and coaching practices.