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Quiet Room
Your group goes quiet, or one person does all the talking.
When the conversation goes flat, it's usually not your people. People open up when it feels safe to share a half-formed thought, and when they know there's more than one right answer.
That's something you can change, starting this week.
Try one of these at your next gathering
Ask once, then wait ten seconds.
Don't rephrase or fill the silence. Ten seconds feels long, but it's usually just enough for someone to find their words.
Ask questions that open doors.
Instead of "What does verse 5 mean?" try "What stands out to you in verse 5?" Keep it to three to five questions, and start with an easy one.
Notice how much you talk.
Ask someone to keep a rough tally for one night. If you talked more than about a third of the time, give the room more space next week.
Picture a room where everyone has a voice, and people can't wait to share.
Want to think it through out loud?
Grab 30 minutes with me. It's free, and there's no pitch, just a good conversation about your group.
Wayne