The key is understanding the difference between two types of questions: Conversation Starters and Connection Builders. Timing is everything. Conversation Starters: These are your standard icebreakers. They build comfort and are expected – a nice warm-up. Think of them as easy softball questions to get things moving. Three common mistakes: Skipping them altogether (can feel too intense), sticking with them for too long, and rapid-firing them like an interview. Connection Builders: These questions