Good listeners are perceived as good conversationalists.

The rewards go to the risk-takers, those who are willing to put their egos on the line and reach out to other people and to a richer, fuller life for themselves.

Small talk is the biggest talk we do.

Good listeners are perceived as good conversationalists.

Ninety percent of the people in any group are nice, raised to be polite, and have more in common than not.

Conversation takes practice; the more we do it, the better we get, and the more easily we do it.

The time spent identifying your base of contacts is an investment in your success and the success of others with whom you share your resources.