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Steer The Table

November 9, 2026 · 10 min

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Every family has that one person who knows exactly how to turn a peaceful holiday dinner into a heated debate. But what if you didn’t have to let the loudest person determine the atmosphere?

In week two of our eight-week holiday series, Ryan Leak shares how to steer conversations without controlling people, redirect uncomfortable discussions without creating more conflict, and use three kinds of questions to make your holiday gatherings more meaningful.

You’ll learn how to ask questions that make people laugh, remember, and hope, along with practical ways to navigate difficult topics before they take over the table.

This week’s challenge: Prepare three great questions before your next family gathering. One that makes people laugh, one that makes people remember, and one that makes people hope.

Download the free holiday conversation guide with thirty questions at ryanleak.com/holiday.

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