Sports Conversation Starters for Your Workweek
The more clarity you can provide in a conversation the easier the interaction becomes. Clarity can also help make a conversation more meaningful, especially when it comes to small talk.
Those are the conversations we often try to shortcut. Weā€™re lazy in the questions we ask (Think: How are you?) We hope the person weā€™re talking with says something interesting or weā€™re avoiding the exchange altogether.
Despite what you might have been taught, open-ended questions create overwhelm and confusion. (Again, think: How are you?) If you want a better answer try something like:
- What's been the best part of your morning?
- How do you feel about the project deadline?
- How do you think the Seahawks will do this year?
Those questions have a specific answer. Thereā€™s no guesswork involved for the person answering. As a result, youā€™ll get a better answer, the conversation will be easier and more meaningful.
Give it a try with these sports conversation topics this week.
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Jen Mueller
Talk Sporty To Me
Through her motivational and inspiring keynote presentations, beneficial workshops, three advice-packed books her, hands-on online workshop series (Learn from a Leader) and flourishing fan base, Jen inspires business leaders and professionals to develop the right strategies and skills to become a confident and expert communicator.
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