Questions that Will Help You Get to Know People

Where did they come from? Background reveals certain attitudes and their possible outlook on life. 

What do they dream about? This tells you where they want to go.

What do they cry about? Does it come from yesterday’s pain or tomorrow’s fears? It can also tell you if they are self-centered or other-centered. It can let you know where you need to be sensitive.   Once you know where they hurt, you may be able to help and heal!

What do they sing about? Does it come from yesterday’s victories, today’s blessings, or tomorrow’s visions? Annie kept on singing “the sun is going to come out tomorrow.”

What is the most meaningful thing you have experienced in the last year?

Where do you really want to grow personally this year – and how can I help you in these areas?

What are you planning to do this year that you have never done before? And what, if any, anxiety do you feel about it?

What courses would you like to take, what books would you like to read, what experiences would you like to have to help you grow this year?

What are the most helpful things for me to know about you, to understand “the real you?”

What are your dreams for the next five to ten years?

What do you consider your three greatest strengths, and how can I help to maximize them?

What do you feel is holding you back  – and how can I help you overcome it?

What is one change you feel you need to make in order to become the person you want to be?

What is the single area of your life that you would most like me to encourage you in this year?

In what aspect of your work do you find the most fulfillment – and why?

What tools, equipment, facilities, or personnel could help you most in maximizing your potential on the job?

In what area would you like to see me grow this year? Is this an area that you feel you could help in, or suggest someone who could?

What turns you off? As well, is there anything that I do to turn you off?

What motivates you? What do I do that motivates you?

Is there an unresolved problem that you have been hoping to speak to me about, but haven’t known how to approach the subject?

Is there anything heavy on your shoulders that you would like to talk with me about as friends?

What would you say are your three biggest prayer requests?  

An Article written by our founder Dwayne Carson 

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