What risk are you happy that you took?

People, even shy people, love to talk about themselves. Here's a question that may help you open someone up: What risk are you happy that you took? Don't be surprised if you get some strange responses to this one. Ask well!

What's a recent accomplishment you're proud of?

Asking questions shows that you're interested in others. Here's one you might find useful: What's a recent accomplishment you're proud of? Remember, the point is to learn more about the person and gain new insights as well as experience. Enjoy!

What is most important to you?

Asking questions shows that you're interested in others. Here's one you might find useful: What is most important to you? Be sure and use active listening techniques as people answer. You'll learn much more that way!

If you could run your own country what would it be like?

A good question can lead to a lot of learning. Here's one for you: If you could run your own country what would it be like? Hopefully this will spur some good conversations for you. Good luck!

What was your childhood dream?

A good question can lead to a lot of learning. Here's one for you: What was your childhood dream? Make notes about how people react to the question as well as what their answer is. Good luck!

What is a defining moment in your life and how did it impact you?

There are lots of things that you don't know about people. Here's a question that may help you learn more about someone: What is a defining moment in your life and how did it impact you? Make notes about how people react to the question as well as what their answer is. Good luck!

What's something that made you smile today?

A good question can lead to a lot of learning. Here's one for you: What's something that made you smile today? Make notes about how people react to the question as well as what their answer is. Good luck!