What surprised you?

The exercise was quite interactive and different from the usual.
It was more interactive than I expected.
I expected just another boring 'course'.
How much energy was generated.
A speaker who made us interact. Good!

What did you learn about yourself and others?
The importance of the water to me and others.
Personal information about an acquaintance.Tough to think from questions vs answers because questions require listening. Answers don't.
Truly listening takes effort.
About others: a guest's camp that she ran.

What was new for you?
Becoming more open with a stranger.
The emphasis on the story and how if affects someone rather than just the facts.
The power of shutting up, of asking questions,, of listening, to what someone else is saying.
Profound power of the kids questions. Loved that!

Would you like to have another session like this?

This type of "Getting to know our fellow Rotarians" is something that should be emphasized.
Great session.
Yes, for our work.
Yes , I'd like to.
Yes this was quite wonderful
Yes. only longer.

How could you use this session in your club and in your life?
We use personal stories at BC Schizophrenic Society where I work to create to create awareness and break down stigma for schizophrenia, bipolar and addictions.
Personally and in networking - looking for job contacts.
I will use them with my adult students I teach in the Masters Leadership program at RRU
Intros for workshops.
Ask better questions at mixers and cocktail parties.
It is amazing how much there is to know and how much pleasure such in-depth knowledge brings.

Why did you enjoy it

I enjoyed learning more about my colleague.
The personal interaction.
Christopher's enthusiasm.
A well rounded presentation.
I spoke to a stranger in some depth.
Find out some things that I didn't know about my neighbour.
I got to find out things I would not have otherwise done, I got to figure out follow up questions.