3 Ways to Connect in a Meaningful Way

When connecting with others, one way to make it feel fresh and meaningful is to emphasize an inspiring future vision. Move the conversation into new territory by creating an opportunity to talk about both what is possible and what is meaningful. It’s an incredible gift and a caring act to give someone space to be heard around what they want most, and what they hope to see come to life.

Here are 3 ways to introduce vision-focused questions into a conversation with a colleague, friend, or family member, especially if they feel stuck in a problem, or need a fresh perspective on a current situation.

• How do you want this conversation to help you or others? What would make it meaningful for you?
  

• What do you see is possible as an outcome of a good resolution? If everything unfolded perfectly for you in this situation, what would it look like? Feel like? What would happen?

• What do you most want for this relationship/project/idea? What would success look like for you?