good questions

When you start managing someone, use your 1:1s in the first couple of weeks to understand their Context. Most new managers focus solely on Content (projects/goals/blockers). But Context + Content lets you move faster from Rapport to Credibility to Trust. Example 1:1 questions:

Three questions I’ve enjoyed the answers to lately 1) what’s the hardest thing you’d do if the rule was you couldn’t ever tell anyone about it? 2) a genie gives you three wishes, what do you ask for? 3) what game are you playing and what problem unlocks the next... See more