Going golfing with my agency president tomorrow. What type of questions should I ask him?

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I'd worry more about your answers when he asks you something:)

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"Do I hit the ball with this stick?" Where's the referee? "Is it ok if I just throw the ball or kick it?"

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Crush them in the game and ask things like "is this your first time playing?"

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golfing is a social event. be yourself. be your best self. don't make it work.

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Have Saatchi and Saatchi come up with a list of questions to ask him about his commitment to diversity.

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Ask them if they want a beer, too. On every hole.

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OP HOW DID IT GO? Are you besties now????

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Ok we owe you a serious answer. I'd ask about the long term plan for agency growth, his view on how consulting companies are entering the industry, keys to professional growth at the agency, tips he's (or she) has learned along the way

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Agreed ⬆, but OP should get ready for some cliche?rehearsed answers too with lots of nodding in his part. I'd also add don't ask too many questions/don't try too hard either. Be yourself and try to relax and have fun as much as the circumstance allows. You don't wanna come off as an eager to please puppy either

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Just be yourself, if golfing is your thing then of course aim to beat him. Don't put on a false face and for god sake don't let him win. Make him work for it 😜

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Feels like we've all decided the sweet spot is a delicate mixture of "Is it okay if I throw the ball?" and "What are your long term plans for agency growth?" and also definitely win the game. Let us know how it goes!

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@digitasLBI has the right idea.

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Ask him go wash your balls

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Agreed AAD 1. Just try to connect

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Golf stuff

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Only discuss work if your asked. Otherwise talk about the game at hand, mention "nice shot" and stuff like that.

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P.S. This is coming from somebody who reported directly to the CEO for 11 months...

It also depends on whether you're aiming to get fired our promoted?:)

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"Can we get a golf cart pleeeeease and can I drive faaaaaast?"

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