by Chad Littlefield | May 9, 2023 | Business, Connection Before Content, Conversation Starters, Group Activities, Trust Building
Connection before content is essential for building trust, but too often, icebreakers are done wrong. In this article, I’ll share three examples—one from business, one from education, and one from a non-profit context—where I’ve seen people lead connection...
by Chad Littlefield | Mar 7, 2023 | Connection Before Content, Conversation Skills, Conversation Starters, Facilitation Skills, Virtual Engagement Tips & Strategies
We are going to plan your next conference, summit, symposium, or event together—in just under 10 minutes with this week’s video. I hear you … “No Way. That’s not possible. It takes months, if not a full year, to put a proper event together.” Ok—to be...
by Chad Littlefield | Feb 21, 2023 | Connection Before Content, Conversation Starters, Feedback, Online Learning
What’s the difference? Connection? Belonging? Trust? The 3 definitions that I unpack in the video above will help you think differently about these words. A big shoutout to my late co-founder, co-author and friend, Will Wise, for helping me to...
by Chad Littlefield | Feb 10, 2023 | Conversation Starters, Feedback, Online Learning
Be Mindful with Feedback When it comes to feedback, we get what we ask for. And feedback is like fuel. But you can’t put diesel gas into your Mazda and expect a long, smooth roadtrip. It’ll burn out. Similarly, switching to a 100% chocolate diet is unlikely to...
by Chad Littlefield | Jan 31, 2023 | Conferences, Connection Before Content, Conversation Starters, Virtual Engagement Tips & Strategies
The Conversational Lottery When you buy a Powerball ticket, you could win $20—or—you could win a billion dollars (which happened a couple weeks ago 🤯). Similarly, in conversation, you could leave a chat with a new perspective—or—you could have a career...
by Chad Littlefield | Jan 25, 2023 | Conferences, Connection Before Content, Conversation Starters, Virtual Engagement Tips & Strategies
THIS Is How You Open a Speech Whether you’re giving a small talk or a giant presentation, I have a strong opinion about what a great opener should look like. In my humble opinion, it’s important to: Invite their contribution and participation in the first...
by Chad Littlefield | Dec 13, 2022 | Connection Before Content, Conversation Skills, Conversation Starters, Improving Communication
How Long Does it Take to Make Friends? (Research-backed answer) Not going to lie…this is easily the most awkward thumbnail photo my design team has ever created 🤣 I cringed when I first saw it. But I asked the team leave it instead of revising...
by Chad Littlefield | Nov 15, 2022 | Connection Before Content, Conversation Skills, Conversation Starters, Facilitation Skills
What if the next keynote, lecture, or workshop you attended included only 500 words from the speaker? At roughly 175 words per minute, that is only 3 minutes of talking. Is it possible? Since long before microphones existed, we’ve been putting people up on...
by Chad Littlefield | Nov 1, 2022 | Connection Before Content, Conversation Skills, Conversation Starters, Facilitation Skills
Why Connection Before Content Matters Connection before content creates an environment where people feel comfortable being authentic and vulnerable, leading to more productive meetings and stronger relationships. By focusing on connecting people to each other and...
by Chad Littlefield | Oct 18, 2022 | Connection Before Content, Conversation Skills, Conversation Starters, Facilitation Skills
This is a special clip because I’m inviting you into a live Coaching Lab that I ran with a group of staff and faculty at a university I’ve been working with for the past 2 years. In today’s video, you’ll be hearing some honest conversation...
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