Icebreakers You Can Steal for a Better Meeting

• Prompt: “What’s something you own that people would be surprised to know you have?” • Prompt: “Tell us about a hobby or collection you have.” • Why it works: When you get people talking about themselves it allows them to share something slightly personal without forcing vulnerability, which opens up a space for connection, empathy and humanization

• Prompt: “What’s the best thing that’s happened to you this morning (besides coffee)?” • Prompt: “Tell us about something that made you smile this week?” • Why it works: If you’re asking folks to get creative and focus on the big picture, it helps to have them approach the exercise from a place of gratitude, abundance and optimism.