- Have objectives and be vigilant about connecting
- Cross-pollinate ideas from different industries, disciplines, and places. Surround yourself with a diversity of people and develop a variety of skills.
- Build conversational momentum by asking questions, staying engaged, and talking about the other person’s interests.
- When you ask for favors, follow these three guidelines: (1) be specific and precise, (2) tell the other person why you’re asking for their help, and (3) after they’ve helped you, follow up with them thank them or provide an update.
- Don’t criticize anybody for anything but appreciate a lot (Don’t flatter)
- Focus on what the other person wants.
- Talk about the other person’s interests.
- Never say “you are wrong.” but if you are wrong, admit it quickly
- See things from the other person’s point of view.
- Lead with curiosity
- Try and know a lot about people quickly because people love talking about themselves
- Make the conversation drive your goal
- Make it deep
- Enjoy the experience of meeting someone new
- Be Vulnerable
- Every piece you consume, think who would enjoy this
- Be genuinely interested in others
- do things for other people — things that need time and thoughtfulness.
- Be a good listener
- To be a good conversationalist, be an attentive listener. To be interesting, be interested. Ask questions that other people will enjoy answering.
- Encourage them to talk about themselves and their accomplishments.
Veer Dosi is a hustler, entrepreneur, and innovator building out side hustles and upskilling. veerdosi.com