Face it – not everyone has the same way of approaching work – and that’s a GOOD thing.
But the “good-ness” of our differences only become fruitful if we take time to understand each other.
Consider using a psychometric tool such as MBTI or DISC to provide an understanding of the similarities and differences between your team members.
Here are some questions you can use – and more are outlined in my book:


What do you do for fun outside of work?


What are your hot buttons? How will I know if you are stressed/frustrated?


Do you prefer phone, email or in person for our communications?


How often should we be meeting and for what purpose?


If I need your urgent attention, what should I say or do?


How can I best present bad news or tough messages in a way that you can hear and we can resolve together?


How would you describe your communication style? Are you direct, fact-based, logical, or more big-picture, options, and freewheeling?


Do you prefer to think things through or talk things out?


What is the biggest struggle you have had to overcome to get to where you are today?


What can I expect from you as a leader/colleague/team member?


When do you do your best work?


What three adjectives would others use to describe you?


What three adjectives would you use to describe yourself?


Let me know how it goes!