by Chad Littlefield | Jan 4, 2023 | Connection Before Content, Small Talk, Trust Building
🥱 “How was your break?” 🥱 …and 3 Better Alternative Questions It’s January 3, 2023 as I’m writing this. The first day back at work for many after a bit of a break. The image below is a text message I just got from a good friend...
by Chad Littlefield | May 19, 2022 | Conversation Starters, Small Talk
This blog was originally written and published by Chad Littlefield in 2012. The story came up in conversation recently, and we were reinspired to share it here. Enjoy meeting, Dave. This is a story about an interaction where humans seem to be entirely insignificant....
by Chad Littlefield | Nov 9, 2021 | Conversation Skills, Conversation Starters, Small Talk
Ever been in a conversation that just…. sort of….. trails….. away….. You and the other person (or people) are left standing there basking in some awkwardness doing the social equivalent of twiddling your thumbs. So….. In today’s video, I’m going to share with you 3...
by Chad Littlefield | Oct 19, 2021 | Connection Before Content, Small Talk
A couple years ago, on a 7-day kayak camping retreat in the absolute middle of nowhere Maine, I got crystal clear on why I exist on the planet. I am here to gently eradicate small talk and create conversations that matter. Today, instead of giving you more of my own...
by Chad Littlefield | May 26, 2021 | Great Leadership, Online Learning, Small Talk
Have you ever attended a meeting but you weren’t really sure what it’s for? And, for some reason, your boss is talking about something completely unrelated? Well, in that situation, learn what you can do when your boss gets off track at meetings by...
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