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Quiet Room

Does your group go quiet, or does one person do all the talking?

When the conversation goes flat, or one person does all the talking, 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.

Three things you can do this week
1
Ask once, then wait
Count to ten in your head. Don't rephrase it or jump in to fill the silence. Ten seconds feels long, but it's usually just enough time for someone to find their words.
2
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.
3
Notice how much you're talking
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 time.

Picture a room where everyone has a voice, and people can't wait to share.

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1Read your guide
2Try one step this week
3Talk it through with Wayne
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