1.Share one word that captures your current vibe and why.
Personalized plan
Energize a Zoom standup
Your remote team is logging into another standup. You want to shift the energy before diving into updates.
Goal
Create connection before the business begins.
Group size
5–12 people
Duration
45–90 seconds each
Opening script
"Before we jump into our updates, let's do a quick round to bring some personality into the room. I'll start us off."
Feeling the pressure?
"How do I make this feel less like a status report and more like a team moment?"
If the room is quiet, use the chat for simultaneous responses or switch to a simple emoji check-in.
Facilitator toolkit
Recommended questions
Lead with these prompts, then follow the facilitator tips to keep the room engaged and safe. Copy the full list or individual questions as you go.
Curated for this moment
2.Share an emoji forecast for the team this week and explain it in one sentence.
3.Share two truths and one almost-truth about yourself.
1.Share one word that captures your current vibe and why.
2.Share an emoji forecast for the team this week and explain it in one sentence.
3.Share two truths and one almost-truth about yourself.
Facilitator flow
Launch focus mode to reveal one question at a time, capture the tip, and keep track of progress as you guide the room.
How to host with confidence
- Open by naming your intention. It disarms nerves and invites partnership.
- Share your own answer first. Modeling vulnerability is the fastest way to earn it from others.
- Offer a pass option at every step and thank people for using it. Psychological safety is the real goal.
- Close the loop: ask what landed and capture wins to celebrate in your next gathering.
Backup prompts
Keep these in your back pocket for moments when the room needs a softer landing or a playful pivot.
1.What is one object within arm’s reach that has a story?
We've all been there.
It’s not about being funny—it’s about being human. Take a breath, invite curiosity, and know that one thoughtful question can spark a conversation that lasts well beyond this moment.