Ep. 141 | Can I Skip Small Talk? Mastering Elevators, Ubers & Family Events

06/27/22 • 41 min

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Meredith for Real: the curious introvert

Rob Baedeker is the co-author of What to Talk About: On a Plane, at a Cocktail Party, in a Tiny Elevator with Your Boss's Boss. In this episode, he shares how to break free of the sleep-inducing conversation templates we've all had on repeat, deal with awkward political discussions & keep the conversational spark alive with our friends & family by converting small talk into real talk.

If you liked this episode, you'll also like episode 127: THE OUTGOING INTROVERT PARADOX: INSIGHTS & TIPS

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If you liked this episode, you'll also like episode 127: THE OUTGOING INTROVERT PARADOX: INSIGHTS & TIPS

Guest: https://standdeliver.com/ | https://twitter.com/robbaedeker | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-baedeker-55bb219/

Sponsors: Watch me on TV https://bit.ly/3ImiTat | https://uwf.edu/university-advancement/departments/historic-trust/ | https://www.ensec.net/

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If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 12: CURING FEAR WITH SHARKS: A LIFE UNCAGED

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