The Number One Method for Conversational Excellence

 When you think of people having conversations what do you think of?

When we ask people, what makes something a great conversation most people struggle with the answer.

How about you? What is your answer to this question? Go back and read the question again.

What is your answer?

People will typically say, listening, being aware, showing interest, being attentive.

Yes, those are a must but what does it take to have a great conversation? 

It takes, questions.

Without questions it is merely a one way communication. Not a conversation.

A conversation is two way communication. Why? Because in all valued conversations there has to be meaningful information transmitted between the parties involved.

And without questions you might think you are giving them great information.

They are bored and stopped listening 3 min ago but you kept talking.

The greatest gift is listening but along with the gift you must offer that other gift, questions.

Questions keep you interested. Keep them sharing. Help them think more of you for caring. Lift them up by your interest and make them feel better.

Therefore I have claimed that the QUESTION is the number one method for creating conversational excellence.

When your people learn how to ask, what to ask, when to ask, everyone around them benefits. Relationships grow or are enhanced.

Opportunities and referrals are shared. Personal relationships grow.

Create your own success by learning how to ask.

What to ask.

When to ask.

Timing and the order of questions also has an impact on successful communication.

And of course, always listen with the intent to ask more questions that allow you to learn more from and about them.

Create meaningful conversations. It is up to you.

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