My good friend Chad Thompson, MD told me of an excellent article by Marcel Schwantes that discussed ways to a significant conversation. Here are nine ways to cut through small talk:
- What excites you right now?
- What are you looking forward to?
- What’s the best thing that’s happened to you this year?
- What’s the most important thing I should know about you?
- What’s your story?
- What is one of your defining moments?
- Why did you choose your profession?
- What are you currently reading?
- How can I be most helpful to you right now?
Why not read the entire article? Here’s the link:
https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/first-90-days-9-questions-interesting-people-ask-to-cut-through-small-talk.html