We ask questions to get to know people, understand problems, collaborate, clarify, and lead. Practice being conversational by having more conversations. Practice active listening and ask more questions. Some of these tips were inspired by the Harvard Business Review article How to Ask Better Questions by Judith Ross. Get Comfortable With Silence Many employees aren’t […]
I am awkward. And clumsy. I really have to put on a show at networking events because I often feel out of place, uncomfortable and just plain shy. But if I can do it, you can, too! It’s okay to fake it until you feel it. Whether it’s a networking event, conference, or social occasion, […]
Because our favorite people are interesting. Because Eleanor Roosevelt said, “Do one thing every day that scares you.” 1. Be a Word Detective The best conversationalists don’t do all the talking. They ask the right questions. In her book, How to Talk to Anyone; 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships, Leil Lowndes shows […]
I’ll never forget when I first learned about Xennials. I finally found my place! Xennials are just like me. Xennials don’t quite fit in with their older sibling Generation Xers and they didn’t make the digital native group of Millennials. Xennials are a microgeneration born between 1977 and 1985. Also called the Oregon Trail Generation, […]
“What do you do?” The questions seems innocent enough. The problem is the implications, the answer that’s expected. The expected response is usually a job title. Why is this a problem? Answering with a job title eliminates those who do not work outside of the home. Retired people, stay-at-home parents, and others may feel their […]
