A literal conversation piece.
Theyd host prestigious dinner parties where the pieces were crafted by commissioned artists.
Some were abstract, some more classical and poetic, and some were downright pornographic.
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But I was also inspired because I could see how the benefits can reach far beyond dinner parties.
So here are my three tips to improve your communication, based on the age-old conversation piece.
I love the story of the founder of Palm when the company was first starting out.
Now thats a conversation starter.
But a conversation piece doesnt have to be a physical object or a thing.
At our conferences next one in 84 days, see you there in person?
I like to use our speakers as the conversation pieces.
If you want to have a good conversation,learn to shut the fuck up.
Or as more eloquent people would say: youll never learn from just hearing yourself speak.
Then hold your tongue and absorb what others have to say youll learn a ton.
When you want to discuss complex topics, go for a walk together.
Because it works so much better than a rigid chat sitting across from each other.
When youre walking, you’re able to stare into the distance and speak your mind more freely.
This is just one reason video chats can be so annoying: the constant and unavoidable eye contact.
So to sum up…
Want to ask someone a tricky question or discuss a complex topic?
And then shut up and listen.
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