Conversation
Small talk that goes somewhere
The transition from weather to something real happens at a specific point, and it can be steered.
Topic
questions
Every I Am Talkative article tagged questions — 4 pieces across 2 sections.
Conversation
Interviewing someone well
Whether for a job, a podcast or an article, the skill is the same and it is mostly about the questions you did not plan.
Public Speaking
Handling questions
The question session is where credibility is won or lost, and it is almost never rehearsed.
Conversation
Listening properly
Most people listen in order to respond, which is a different activity and produces different results.