Community Research

Conversation Starters

After watching Breaking the Habit of Small Talk, reviewing job postings, and reading industry content, you’re ready to craft your own open-ended, thoughtful questions.

Activity: Create a list of conversation starters.

Here are a few examples from Five For Your First Five (McWilliams, 2017) to inspire you:

  • “What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned about leadership and how did you learn it?”
  • “What’s the greatest challenge you’ve faced and how did you handle it?”
  • “When was the last time you were surprised by something or someone?”
  • “How are you taking ownership of your career development?”
  • “How do you build skills for your future?”

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