Conversation Flashcards
(6 cards)
Inspiration in practice, three things to inspire in someone else
Curiosities, thoughts, and stories.
Inspire to Share Curiosities
Inspire someone to share there inspirations by sharing something you think they might want to know more about.
Inspire to share thoughts
Thoughts can be topics, or opinions, but make sure you are not lecturing and saying it in a way that invites more conversation.
Inspire to Share their story
Easiest way to know life story is to share yours. It doesn’t just have to be about their life it coudl be something that is important to them.
Invitations add what and Inspiratiosn add what
Invitations add guidance and structure to a conversation. Inspiration adds intimacy and flexibility.
Why invitations to start a conversation
You need to show the person you are talking to that you care about their opinions. Inspiration puts the focus on you. When you have friends, you know that you care about their opinion so they will chime in. That’s why I can start with inspiration when I see a friend. But, with someone new you have to start with invitations to show interest and then move to inspiration.