He would save them from awkward silences where no one is speaking aloud, but internally are willing themselves for anything to say. Of course Don’s partners wanted him in this meeting. The more energy he gets from others, the more entertaining he becomes, taking pressure off others figuring out what to say. He will whirr it into a three-minute entertaining monologue, becoming an introvert’s dream. Just like an improv actor, give him any topic and step back. His brain is always four steps ahead with a joke or a story. The center of conversations, he always makes everyone laugh – sometimes at him, sometimes with him. He is THE first person you would invite to a party or dinner. I started laughing as Don described the situation. We need some energy and whatever you do that makes everyone glad to be there.” This is a relationship meeting, and it will go so much better with you there. We’ve hit some speed bumps in the project, and this is a chance to rebuild trust.
“I really need you to come to the meeting next week with the client. He was in town for a client meeting where he was to be the “entertainment.”ĭon had just arrived home from a week-long business trip when his partner texted him: My friend Don and I were having a breakfast meeting the other week. How do you plan ahead to have a story ready for social settings?
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