I can attest to how underrated #9 is, especially in the age of AI (when everyone can know anything in a few minutes). It is hard to fake deep enthusiasm and curiosity without passion, but if you can show that enthusiasm and a curious mindset, you shine.
I am a big believer in #1 make them the hero. With so much social media, everyone is yelling into the void... so most people are taken aback and then delighted when they find a genuinely curious listener.
Great list! As a professional interviewer I’ll add: the “gift of the pause” - as uncomfortable as it can be at first, can expand breathing / processing room in a conversation and deepen the connection between people; and expressing gratitude to the other person for sharing their thoughts / feelings / ideas- which can be an act of bravery in its own right these days.
I can attest to how underrated #9 is, especially in the age of AI (when everyone can know anything in a few minutes). It is hard to fake deep enthusiasm and curiosity without passion, but if you can show that enthusiasm and a curious mindset, you shine.
Awesome tips! I'd love to hear more about your experience doing improv and some of the unexpected lessons that might have come from it.
Thank you for the tips
I am a big believer in #1 make them the hero. With so much social media, everyone is yelling into the void... so most people are taken aback and then delighted when they find a genuinely curious listener.
Great list! As a professional interviewer I’ll add: the “gift of the pause” - as uncomfortable as it can be at first, can expand breathing / processing room in a conversation and deepen the connection between people; and expressing gratitude to the other person for sharing their thoughts / feelings / ideas- which can be an act of bravery in its own right these days.
great tips!
Thanks for this post; found it quite helpful to be reminded of how to ask follow up questions to deepen the conversation.
Great post! Each step has a lot of nuance and depth to practicing before feeling authentic.
My current favorite for “Exit Gracefully” is to add a brief, positive question so it feels less abrupt and lets the person end as a hero.