Episode-by-episode discussion of How to Talk to Anyone by Leil Lowndes — 92 small moves that make conversation easier, from the first hello onwards. Each episode takes one chapter and turns it into something you can use today. Part of Social Skills Podcast.
8 episodes listed below. All 31 are on Apple Podcasts, free, no signup.
A graceful way to accept a compliment without deflecting it, and a single question that gets people talking about what actually matters to them. This episode covers Technique #58 (Boomeranging), #59 (The Tombstone Game) from How to Talk to Anyone by Leil Lowndes.
How to put warmth back into your voice when someone can't see your face, why using a caller's name works even better on the phone than in person, and how to screen calls graciously. This episode covers Technique #60 (Talking Gestures), #61 (Name Shower), #62 (Oh Wow, It's You!), #63 (The Sneaky Screen) from How to Talk to Anyone by Leil Lowndes.
Small phone courtesies that make you memorable — acknowledging whoever answers, respecting someone's time before diving in, and nailing the first ten seconds of any call. This episode covers Technique #64 (Salute the Spouse), #65 (What Color Is Your Time?), #66 (Constantly Changing Outgoing Message), #67 (Your Ten-Second Audition) from How to Talk to Anyone by Leil Lowndes.
A casual way to announce yourself on the phone that reads as effortless confidence, and why recording your own calls can sharpen your conversation skills fast. This episode covers Technique #68 (The Ho-Hum Caper), #69 (I Hear Your Other Line), #70 (Instant Replay) from How to Talk to Anyone by Leil Lowndes.
How to physically position yourself at a party or networking event, scan the room with intention, and choose who you approach instead of waiting to be approached. This episode covers Technique #71 (Munching or Mingling), #72 (Rubberneck the Room), #73 (Be the Chooser, Not the Choosee) from How to Talk to Anyone by Leil Lowndes.
The open body language that makes people want to walk up to you, plus a simple habit for remembering the small details that make a great follow-up possible. This episode covers Technique #74 (Come-Hither Hands), #75 (Tracking), #76 (The Business Card Dossier) from How to Talk to Anyone by Leil Lowndes.
How to read the subtle, involuntary body-language signals that tell you exactly when someone's genuinely interested — and when they're not. This episode covers Technique #77 (Eyeball Selling) from How to Talk to Anyone by Leil Lowndes.
How to gracefully overlook someone else's awkward moment, let an interrupted story finish itself, be upfront about what's in it for everyone, and let a favor breathe before cashing it in. This episode covers Technique #78 (See No Bloopers, Hear No Bloopers), #79 (Lend a Helping Tongue), #80 (Bare the Buried WIIFM (and WIIFY)), #81 (Let 'Em Savor the Favor) from How to Talk to Anyone by Leil Lowndes.
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