My favorite questions for meaningful conversation. "The Big Five"

Everyone has a curiosity template. Our curiosity template speaks to the fundamental interest that we have in other people and the world.

Some people are more drawn to the personal, the “who are you?” questions.

Some people are more interested in the practical. The “what are you doing and why does it matter?” questions.

Some people are more fascinated by the intellectual. The “what do you know about the world?” questions.

Some people are intrigued by the topical. The “what do you think about this thing?” questions.

Your “Big Five” are the five questions that you find yourself to be generally interested to know about anyone you meet. It could be a coworker, friend or family member.

Here's my Big Five...

1. What are you most excited about?
2. What’s challenging right now?
3. What’s your dream? If you couldn’t fail what would you do professionally? 
4. What have you learned recently? 
5. What do you care about? What’s important to you? 

Take some time to establish your “ Big Five” and watch your conversations transform.

They make it easier to walk in any room and know that we have something of value to contribute.

The quality of our life is directly correlated with the conversations we are having.

With ourselves and the people we meet.

Better questions = better conversations.