Elliott Broidy, chairman and CEO of Broidy Capital Holdings, contributed to a Fast Company Executive Board article offering icebreakers designed to help colleagues connect and collaborate at company retreats:

“One of the most effective icebreakers I’ve seen is also one of the simplest. At the beginning of a retreat or leadership meeting, ask each attendee to share one professional insight, lesson, or goal they have been thinking about recently—something they are actively working on, trying to improve, or reflecting on in their career. Instead of people reciting titles or CVs, you’ll learn how they think, what challenges they are navigating, and what motivates them professionally. It creates a more thoughtful and collaborative atmosphere because people start engaging around ideas and shared experiences rather than hierarchy,” Broidy said.

Read the full article here.