Comments on: 3 Ways To Kill A Conversation http://inflexionadvisors.com/blog/2009/11/13/3-ways-to-kill-a-conversation/ Changing HR one post at a time. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:28:06 +0000 hourly 1 By: HR Carnival of Global Giving is now open! http://inflexionadvisors.com/blog/2009/11/13/3-ways-to-kill-a-conversation/comment-page-1/#comment-19660 HR Carnival of Global Giving is now open! Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:13:33 +0000 http://www.inflexionadvisors.com/blog/?p=205#comment-19660 [...] Mark Stelzner is also chipping in $100 for our donation pool.  Mark is the founder of Job Angels, and an all around great guy.  His post tells us 3 ways to kill a conversation! [...] [...] Mark Stelzner is also chipping in $100 for our donation pool.  Mark is the founder of Job Angels, and an all around great guy.  His post tells us 3 ways to kill a conversation! [...]

]]> By: Alicia Arenas (@AliciaSanera) http://inflexionadvisors.com/blog/2009/11/13/3-ways-to-kill-a-conversation/comment-page-1/#comment-19568 Alicia Arenas (@AliciaSanera) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:51:01 +0000 http://www.inflexionadvisors.com/blog/?p=205#comment-19568 You are right! We do need to master our time. Something that worked effectively for me in live meetings is to stand up. Keep talking, but stand up. The other person will usually follow your physical cue and get up with you. If you're in your office, stand up and walk them to your door. If you're in a restaurant or coffee shop, start packing your things and walk towards the door. It hasn't failed me yet. Thanks for a great post. PS - Don't forget your pet peeves "At the end of the day..." and "In the interest of time..." You are right! We do need to master our time. Something that worked effectively for me in live meetings is to stand up. Keep talking, but stand up. The other person will usually follow your physical cue and get up with you. If you’re in your office, stand up and walk them to your door. If you’re in a restaurant or coffee shop, start packing your things and walk towards the door. It hasn’t failed me yet.

Thanks for a great post.

PS – Don’t forget your pet peeves “At the end of the day…” and “In the interest of time…”

]]> By: mark.stelzner http://inflexionadvisors.com/blog/2009/11/13/3-ways-to-kill-a-conversation/comment-page-1/#comment-19408 mark.stelzner Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:21:50 +0000 http://www.inflexionadvisors.com/blog/?p=205#comment-19408 @Trish McFarlane - Just realized that I can never pull these off with you guys. Might have to think of some new ones. :) @Kari Quaas - Thanks so much Kari! @Tammy Colson - I'm trying to recall if you used one on me at HRevolution, Tammy. Ha... @Michael Krupa - Looking forward to catching up on Friday (and don't you dare). :) @Trish McFarlane – Just realized that I can never pull these off with you guys. Might have to think of some new ones. :)

@Kari Quaas – Thanks so much Kari!

@Tammy Colson – I’m trying to recall if you used one on me at HRevolution, Tammy. Ha…

@Michael Krupa – Looking forward to catching up on Friday (and don’t you dare). :)

]]> By: Michael Krupa http://inflexionadvisors.com/blog/2009/11/13/3-ways-to-kill-a-conversation/comment-page-1/#comment-19400 Michael Krupa Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:44:42 +0000 http://www.inflexionadvisors.com/blog/?p=205#comment-19400 I really hope I get to use these tips soon. Like maybe on Friday...when we talk. I really hope I get to use these tips soon. Like maybe on Friday…when we talk.

]]> By: Tammy Colson http://inflexionadvisors.com/blog/2009/11/13/3-ways-to-kill-a-conversation/comment-page-1/#comment-19387 Tammy Colson Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:42:58 +0000 http://www.inflexionadvisors.com/blog/?p=205#comment-19387 well said. I'm sure I have a conversation killer, but it simply escapes me at the moment. Something to ponder. (Trish, I love your comment, and I just can't top that) well said.
I’m sure I have a conversation killer, but it simply escapes me at the moment. Something to ponder.

(Trish, I love your comment, and I just can’t top that)

]]> By: Trish McFarlane http://inflexionadvisors.com/blog/2009/11/13/3-ways-to-kill-a-conversation/comment-page-1/#comment-19321 Trish McFarlane Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:11:59 +0000 http://www.inflexionadvisors.com/blog/?p=205#comment-19321 Wow Mark, this has been an interesting post. You really hit on some key ideas and you have been so generous with your time. I have to tell you (standing up) that this is really fascinating (walking toward the door) and you really know your stuff (opening the door). Later (door closes behind me). Seriously, this was an interesting post. If I ever catch you using any of these lines on me, I'll know exactly what you're doing. Wow Mark, this has been an interesting post. You really hit on some key ideas and you have been so generous with your time. I have to tell you (standing up) that this is really fascinating (walking toward the door) and you really know your stuff (opening the door). Later (door closes behind me).

Seriously, this was an interesting post. If I ever catch you using any of these lines on me, I’ll know exactly what you’re doing.

]]> By: Kari Quaas http://inflexionadvisors.com/blog/2009/11/13/3-ways-to-kill-a-conversation/comment-page-1/#comment-19316 Kari Quaas Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:51:14 +0000 http://www.inflexionadvisors.com/blog/?p=205#comment-19316 Great post, Mark, and and excellent and entertaining comment, Trish. : ) Great post, Mark, and and excellent and entertaining comment, Trish. : )

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