Relationship Idea #3: Build deep(er) relationships with these 9 questions.
Jun 24, 2021
Superficial small talk does not build relationships. That is valid for the business world too.
You might believe deeper relationships are unnecessary in business - after all colleagues might not be your friends.
They might not be - that's not the point here.
Deeper relationships WILL create different results (more of that at the end of the post) - for ALL parties involved! So, worth giving it a go.
Many leaders are guilty of asking those dreaded, one-dimensional questions that lead nowhere beyond the small talk instead of asking intriguing questions that trigger deeper conversations.
How can you do that?
Focus on the other person.
Everyone wants to be seen and heard.
Even the ones who consider themselves humble, self-less, or give themselves the label of being introverts.
So, here's a suggestion for 9 very different questions to knock your next business meeting out of the park.
Some are really BIG.
Don't be afraid or shy though to ask them.
Most people LOVE to talk about themselves and it's absolutely amazing what you can learn about the dreams, aspirations, and vision of people around you when you show GENUINE interest.
So here we go:
1. What's your story?
2. What truly excites you right now?
3. What makes you smile when you get up in the morning?
4. What is your "why"?
5. What's the most important thing I should know about you?
6. What is the driving force in your life?
7. What is one of your most defining moments in life?
8. What's the best thing that's happened to you lately?
9. When's the last time you failed infamously at something?
I found the results fascinating and deeply rewarding. And it creates an instant connection - and in the best case trust.
THE ingredient for great collaboration, better and quicker results, and for simply feeling good and safe. On both sides.
Will you dare to try the question out (and if you already have, let me know what your experiences were!)?
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