Comments on: Small Talk is Big- Overnight Success

By: Bonuses

Bonuses — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:22:07 +0000

That's a very interesting title. I like the video.

By: Erik Boles

Erik Boles — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:51:56 +0000

Chris,

Thank god you pointed this out! a huge component of truly engaging with someone is LISTENING more than you talk. Hear the person you are engaging with, put your phone in your pocket, don't check your email, look them right in the face and hear what they are saying. Listening to the words that are said are one thing, hearing the meaning behind what is said is entirely different. Understand this piece and the entire conversation moving forward gets a whole lot easier.

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By: Erik Boles

Erik Boles — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:51:56 +0000

By: roryramsden

roryramsden — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:07:31 +0000

Right on Chris… Be human, care about other people and be genuine in your all your interactions whether they be face to face or virtual.

By: Kristanna

Kristanna — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:22:34 +0000

Great post....I would say people respond well to you because you really do care; you can't fake that... Keep the great tips and insights flowing Chis.

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I’m an Obsessive Compulsive Observer — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:22:09 +0000

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By: deborahrichmond

deborahrichmond — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:00:41 +0000

But not everyone can do this naturally. I think this is one of those soft skills that are very difficult for some people to learn. The trick is not just pretending you care about people, but actually caring about people. Many people will try this but really won't care. Some of their recipients will be able to tell the difference.

Having said that, yes, truly connecting with people during small talk is a good skill to have.

By: melsunderman

melsunderman — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:46:34 +0000

It's amazing that such a small thing can make such a HUGE difference. Thanks for the reminder!

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You already know this, but Justin Levy is also great at this. I've been impressed with all three of you in this area.

By: Erik Wennerstrom

Erik Wennerstrom — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:32:19 +0000

Well said, Chris. I wholeheartedly agree with this. I refer to people by name whenever possible and try to teach my kids the same. My nine year old asked why and I said it is just polite (plus you get better treatment). Keep these videos coming.