LeadershipResourcesGuide

Sweet Talk Before playing, empty a packet of M&Ms or Skittles into a bowl. Everyone will need at least 5 pieces each, so make sure you have enough. Warn guests NOT to eat any of the candy once the game starts. On a sheet of paper, write down what each color means. For example: • Yellow – Last book read on the way into work • Red – Most memorable work party • Green – One thing you love about your job

• Orange – Favorite work thing you do to keep you motivated • Blue – One stressful thing in your job you wish you could improve • Purple – One life goal you’re working on

As the bowl goes round, each player shares something based on the color they pick. They must pick colors at random – so no deliberate choosing! The sheet of color meanings? Either pin up for all to see – or keep them to yourself, and then play the role of question master. It’s okay if a player picks the same again. This gives them the chance to say more about themselves. This ice breaker will require a little bit of pre-planning so alert those on the phone to bring a bag of particular candy to the meeting. You can also have each person not at the meeting randomly write down 5 colors in any order.

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