How to Get Good at Small Talk, and Even Enjoy It
Harvard Business Review
Why leaders watch it
Practical tactics for starting and ending conversations, helpful for networking and building rapport with colleagues.
A Harvard Business Review video with tactics for getting better at small talk and enjoying it, such as setting goals, allowing pauses, and starting and ending conversations.
Takeaways
- Set a small goal for each conversation
- Allow pauses without panic
- Plan graceful ways to exit
Topics: Persuasion & negotiation, Career & life advice
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