Make Every Conversation Count
Amanda Setili
I help leaders agree on what needs to change (and how). Author, "The Agility Advantage" and "Fearless Growth?". Member, Marshall Goldsmith's 100 Coaches.
You get 45 minutes with an individual—perhaps because of where you were seated at dinner or some other chance event—and a conversation ensues. It might turn out to be pleasant and enjoyable, but one that neither of you could recount in any detail a year later.
Or… you may achieve a level of substance that is so significant that it changes both of your paths in the years ahead.
The difference may be a function of how each of you approach interactions.
For example, I enjoy helping others question certain assumptions about their business and daily decisions, and I’m grateful when someone does the same for me. It's not a business strategy, but rather, a way of moving through the world that is motivated by curiosity and my desire to make a lasting impact.
Many people I know share this outlook, but as we navigate daily obligations and conflicting responsibilities, it can be easy to forget the potential impact of even a single conversation.
Each interaction presents an opportunity to learn, think more deeply, and help others do the same.
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Each encounter presents an opportunity to better process your own feelings and to achieve a higher level of understanding. For example, when you feel internal resistance to an opinion or observation, it is often productive to lean into that resistance to better understand why you are experiencing it.
The more presence and effort two people put into a conversation, the greater the odds that both of you will be grateful you had the chance to spend time together.
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I help successful leaders and their teams agree on what needs to change and how to make it happen. I am the author of?Fearless?Growth and?The Agility Advantage.?
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Transforming Teams and Leaders into Powerhouses of Connection and Performance | Keynote Speaker | Leadership & Management Development Programs | Executive & Team Coach | Author of 3 Award-Winning Books
2 个月Relationships are built (or destroyed) one conversation at a time. Thank you for reminding us that every conversation counts!
Executive Coach and Mentor | Trigger-Free Leadership | Mindset Mastery for Teams
2 个月This reminds me of one of the themes of the TV show The Bear. There's a sign in all these restaurant kitchens that reads "Every Second Counts," and you first understand it as a battle cry for speed and efficiency. Later, it takes on a very different meaning, about savoring life. Great reminder that we can apply both principles to the conversations in our lives.
CEO, MVP Executive Development, Executive Coach, Business Advisor, Leadership Expert, Facilitator, Author of the National Bestseller "What Lights You Up? Illuminate Your Path and Take the Next Big Step in Your Career"
2 个月The power of meaningful conversation is something to remember Amanda Setili! As we go into the busy holiday social season - this is a great reminder!
Inc 5000 CEOs Leading the Future with Executive Abundance | Exec Coach: Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches | Top 16 Leadership Voice | 2x TEDx Speaker | Intl Bestseller 65 Books | x-Public Board Member
2 个月Beautifully said, Amanda! Every conversation truly is an opportunity to create clarity, challenge assumptions, and foster growth—for both parties. Your point about leaning into resistance to uncover deeper understanding resonates deeply; it aligns with the idea that credibility grows when we approach others with curiosity and an openness to learn. Thank you for reminding us to make every interaction count!
Founder and Executive Coach | Global Growth Coach 2024 | UK Business Coach of the year 2020 | Dr. Marshall Goldsmith's 100Coaches
2 个月This is insightful Amanda. Totally agree on the opportunity each interaction presents.