Podcast host Anna Martin on creating space for honest conversation – The Creative Independent
Humble questions are open-ended. They’re encouraging the other person to take control and take the conversation where they want it to go. These are questions that begin with phrases like “How did you…,” “What’s it like…,” “Tell me about…,” and “In what ways…” In her book You’re Not Listening, Kate Murphy describes a focus group moderator who was tr
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How did you….
What’s it like….
Tell me about…
Where did you grow up?
That’s a lovely name. How’d your parents choose it?
What is the best way to grow old?
"What crossroads are you at?" At any moment, most of us are in the middle of some transition. The question helps people focus on theirs.
"What would you do if you weren't afraid?" Most people know tha
Here are some scripted AIM prompts you can use to guide a conversation and get clear about your relationship without teaching the method first: Intentions: I’d like to feel like I know what you want out of our time together. I’ve been wondering if our expectations match up at this point. I enjoy spending time with you, and I want to feel like we ca
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