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How to Have a Great Conversation With Anyone
Master these 7 strategies to elevate drab convos to moments of deep connection.
The ability to create resonance during conversations is a key aspect of social intelligence.
Though having such conversations might look easy on paper, it’s a Herculean task for many.
If they are not trying to find the right words to keep the conversation going, they are concerned about how others perceive them.
However, a great conversation can open you up when successfully done, making you feel heard, understood, and unburdened.
The question is: How do you pull off great conversations?
Here are 7 strategies I’ve learned that anyone can use to have more engaging and productive conversations.
1. Focus on Inclusion
An inclusive conversation is one in which people value and respect each other’s views authentically, without anyone feeling as if they don’t matter.
If someone consistently interrupts or dismisses your thoughts, you will most likely feel excluded, overlooked, or unimportant in the conversation.
In the same way, you don’t just say goodbye, even doff your cap, and run off once you feel…
