How do you move passed small talk?

<p>I don't know that I have ever met someone who loves small talk. Even as an extreme extrovert, I would much rather talk about things that make me think than the weather or why someone is at an event.</p> <p>To get the ball rolling in that direction, I will sometimes share something that might be considered interesting or personal about myself. That signals that I am open to having a real conversation.</p> <p>I wondered if other people have strategies they use. Fortunately, Laura Fitts, Jim Tam and Philip Tate, APR, were willing to have a conversation with me about it.</p> <p>What tips do you have for getting beyond small talk? I'm always interested in hearing ways to create real conversations. Please share yours.</p> <p>Connect with the panelists: Laura Fitts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurafitts/ Jim Tam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimtam/  Philip Tate: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philiptateaprfellowprsa/ Dr Robyn Odegaard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynodegaard/</p> <p>Want a summary of the five Quick Hits I post every week, plus the links to the LinkedIn pages of each of the panelist to show up in your in-box every week? Just let me know where to send it: https://drrobynodegaard.com/quick-hits-notifications/ </p> <p>#QuickHits are designed to exercise your brain by letting you listen in on an unscripted conversation to get other people's thoughts on pertinent subjects. If you would like to join a conversation or have a topic you would like to hear discussed, please message me. https://www.DrRobynOdegaard.com  </p> <p>#smalltalk #realtalk #conversations</p>