
The Growth of Everyday Moments
For moments that reveal small but powerful choices.
You’re in a one-on-one. The person shares a cultural or personal detail that you don’t understand.
➡ What question do you ask that shows curiosity without making them explain everything?A teammate always opts out of group lunches or social events.
➡ Do you assume disinterest—or explore another interpretation?You’re giving a presentation. Someone’s body language looks skeptical.
➡ How do you manage your reaction and stay open to feedback?You hear yourself say, “We just need someone who can hit the ground running and not need coaching.”
➡ What assumptions might be buried in that sentence? What would agility sound like instead?You’re onboarding someone whose lived experience is nothing like yours.
➡ What’s one question you ask that shows curiosity, not assumption?”You’re in a heated meeting. Someone from a different background responds emotionally.
➡ How do you stay effective, not reactive?”You’re leading a project team that doesn’t ‘click’ with your usual leadership style.
➡ What’s your next move?”Someone mispronounces a colleague’s name for the third time—even after being corrected.
➡ What’s one way to step in that centers respect, not shame?A teammate regularly turns off their camera in meetings. You don’t know why.
➡ Do you address it? Assume something? What’s the agile response?