Look For Conversation Sparks

Words are like keys that can make or break a conversation. Some words look absolutely okay to us, but can kill a conversation if they sound mechanical or are overused.

Words like Awesome, Right On, Fantastic, Fabulous, if overused, sound fluffy and mechanical, wit...

If you are planning your first date with somebody, make sure to pay a special attention to the topics you want to engage in throughout the date. Keep the conversation smart and the exchange of experiences alive.

Catch people doing good. Once you do that, name and notice their contributions.

Look for often overlooked, but critically important things that your peers, subordinates and managers do that make the work more effective and more enjoyable.