Spring '23 Part 1 Discussion

How To Talk To Anyone by Leil Lowndes

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Introductions - name, department, one thing you are responsible for in your role.
Designate a group leader who will help move the conversation forward

What was your initial impression of the first half of the book?
Did reading the book impact your mood? If yes, how?
In browsing the table of contents, what grabbed your attention? Which 3 of the headers/titles intrigued you the most?
Challenge yourself to use technique #2 throughout the discussion.
Which strategy or strategies do you find most helpful? Have you practiced any yet? Did they help?
Which of these strategies are already strengths for you? After reading about them, how can you see that they are helping you?
Which strategy are you most excited about trying out?
Take turns introducing your partner to the group using technique #17 or pick another strategy that you like and try it out with your group.
Does the idea of using these strategies give you the feeling that you are playing a part or being manipulative or disingenuous in your interactions? How do you feel about that?
Do you agree that you can "read a person" in the first few seconds as the author does? Do you think this is a helpful skill or should we question these first impressions?
Are there any techniques you feel will be a challenge for you?
Have you ever intentionally engaged a Big Winner? If so, what were the circumstances and how do you feel it went?
If you could ask the author anything, what would it be?