🌴304. Curiosity Gap
Happy Halloween! 🎃 In today’s episode, I share a few things I’m up to — including a fun LinkedIn Live with Alan Weiss on Consulting Trick or Treats (we’re swapping horror stories and ways to earn more “treats” like referrals and repeat gigs), plus a virtual session for a membership group on The Two Hour Workshop Blueprint.
But the real story today came from the dog park. It was my first visit back with Quincy since losing Milo 💔, and I had a great chat with Val — an incredible 89-year-old who’s still sharp, funny, and full of energy. Val told me about having lunch with her friends and feeling frustrated that no one asked her a single question.
That conversation hit home. I’ve felt the same thing at networking events — walking away realizing I’ve asked all the questions, and no one’s asked about me. It made me wonder: why does this happen?
In this episode, I reflect on:
- Why some people don’t ask questions in conversations
- How curiosity builds better connections
- The difference between “hosting” and “being” in a chat
- Why great conversations are like rallies — not one-way serves 🎾
Whether you’re at a networking event, coffee catch-up, or just chatting with friends — try to keep the ball in play. The best connections happen when both people stay curious.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Alan Weiss — Consulting Trick or Treats LinkedIn Live
- Michael Bungay Stanier
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