LISTENING ASSIGNMENT
“Living with Powerful People” by Danny Silk
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. How does Danny describe confrontation?
2. In what spirit do you confront someone? How does Dany describe this spirit?
3. What is confrontation designed to do in our relationships?
4. What is the primary ingredient for confrontation and why?
5. What are the requirements for confrontation?
6. What is the importance of asking good questions?
READING ASSIGNMENT
“Culture of Honor” by Danny Silk - Chapter 7 & 8
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Have you been prone to focusing on behavior rather than spirit? Why? What objections do you have toward the latter approach? In what ways does it violate your sense of justice?
2. Do you want people to have the option of “blowing the whole thing off”? Why or why not? What does this reveal about your beliefs in regard to controlling others?
3. Explain the difference between internal and external pressure.
4. What has your experience been in confrontation? Have people primarily used internal or external pressure on you? How did it feel? What sort of pressure have you used with others?
COMPLETE DISC TEST