A Better Question Than "How Are You?"
When you ask your team member “how are you?” a lifetime of habits, conditioning and professionalism will deliver an immediate “Fine/Good/Ok”.
When you ask your team member “how are you?” a lifetime of habits, conditioning and professionalism will deliver an immediate “Fine/Good/Ok”.
Instead try, “How have you been feeling as you wrap up the day lately?”
Listen for signs of fatigue, frustration or fear.
If you hear pride and accomplishment, add fuel to that by reinforcing the good momentum.
Better Reference Check Questions
How to get the real tea from a reference.
How to get the real tea from a reference.
What does this person do that you find remarkable? What do you think they should spend more time bragging about?
Assuming they’re already great, what could this person need to work on to be twice as effective in their role?
What kind of environment would this person find really frustrating?
What job would you never give them? Why is that?
What advice would you give to their next manager?