One-to-One Conversations: An Epilogue

by | Sep 13, 2012 | Blog

If this is what your one-to-ones are like,you’re doing it wrong. It’s not a government form. The purpose of these categories of information we’ve discussed over the last five posts is not to create a series of boxes for you to fill out about your...
One-to-One Conversations: Relationships

One-to-One Conversations: Relationships

by | Sep 11, 2012 | Blog

“So, how’re the wife and kids?” OK, so if we want to bring that into the modern era, that should be “spouse” or “significant other”, but still this old chestnut is the basis for one of the most powerful topics you can discuss...

One-to-One Conversations: Evolution

by | Sep 6, 2012 | Blog

So, how do we get there from here? “So, what do you do?” It’s the clichéd question that almost everyone asks at a networking event. Is it boring? Maybe. But boring works and it just might lead to a much deeper appreciation of the other person....

One-to-One Conversations: Future Focus

by | Sep 4, 2012 | Blog

Help them turn the rainbow into a bridge to theirpot of gold. OK, be honest. You’ve got a dream, right? Maybe it’s a new house or a new car. Maybe travel in far-off lands. Perhaps you’d like to meet your soul-mate. Wouldn’t it be nice to find a...

One-to-One Conversations: Networks

by | Aug 30, 2012 | Blog

“Where do you find your success?” Ultimately, this is what you are asking when you ask someone about the networks they are a part of. This is the second in a series on the topics of conversation you can use during a one-to-one meeting (coffee, lunch, etc)...