Conversations

The art and science of having effective, joyful conversations

A friend asked a Busy Guy to lead a project, and instead of saying yes or rejecting it, the Busy Guy said: “I can’t commit to that, but I can commit to thinking about it, and if I come up with something I’m excited about, I’ll do it.”

Such tact in that answer.

-DP

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Getting Past No: Negotiating in Difficult Situations

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Cover of Getting Past No: Negotiating in Difficult Situations

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"You know nothing”: a conversational mindset

David Gasca mysticalsilicon.substack.com

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I have been thinking a lot about the continued and increasing lack of importance being placed on the idea of conversation , things over the past few years can feel so transactional. Thing is, like everyone, I love the one-way form of conversation that exists via the abundance (and abundance of forms) of content that is out there that drives me to... See more

Thought Enthusiast • Chris Kaskie, Varyer

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@stephsmithio A few that I like: What’s something people wouldn’t know about you by looking at you? What’s one proud moment from your life? What’s bringing you joy recently? What’s a product you bought recently that you absolutely... See more

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It's Not All About "Me": The Top Ten Techniques for Building Quick Rapport with Anyone

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in every meeting, conversation, or encounter, you have the opportunity to make someone feel BIG or small. choose BIG. the best way to make people like you is to make people like themselves.

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