No matter how long you’ve worked with a team, this question has a way of bringing to the surface something new about your colleagues. I’ve seen this work wonderfully across all kinds of settings, meetings, and organizations. It doesn’t take long to go around the table and answer but all of a sudden the energy in the room will change and you’ll hear things like, “No way – I lived in Akron for 2 years growing up!” or “I didn’t know you had family in Germany.” Plus, people love grandmas! You can hardly start a meeting on a more positive note!

Source: I don’t remember but I didn’t come up with this one myself…

Have you asked this question? How did it go? Do you have advice for how best to ask it? PLEASE RATE! AND WRITE A REVIEW (in the comment box below)!