Deepen friendships daily

Every encounter with other people is an opportunity to learn more about them - their backgrounds, their gifts, their motivations, their dreams, and their challenges.  As  part of my everyday reinvention activities, I often challenge myself to learn something new about my wife, my kids, my co-workers, my friends, and the people I interact with in person, by phone, via text, by email or by Zoom. It forces me to move beyond my comfort zone as well as to slow down and to be more people-oriented rather than focusing on the next project on my checklist. I never regret these encounters because they lead to new friendships, new insights, and new ideas.

Consider asking one or more of the questions below to at least five people this week and make note of what you learned, and what surprised you about the encounter. Then ask yourself, "What would happen if I did this every week?"