What chore did you especially dislike when you were young?

What was the happiest day of your life so far?

Tell me about the first time you fell in love.

What makes you laugh?

Can you tell me one thing that you learned today that you think I might not know?

“Have I told you about…?” Tell stories about yourself and your extended family! For example, you could ask “Have I ever told you about my first job?” or “Do you know the story of how your grandparents met?”

Think of a project or an assignment that you disliked. How was the quality of your work affected by your feelings about the process?

Think of  a project or an assignment that you enjoyed. Do you believe the end result was affected by the way you felt about the work?

What makes some individuals “good workers,” others average workers and still others poor workers?

What determines the quality of someone’s work?

Are there any dangers in being truly passionate about your work? If so, what are they?

Is passion for work the same thing as enjoyment of work?