How to make every conversation count

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 | By Mike Lipkin

The quality of your future is a direct function of the quality of conversations you have with the people in your life.

Extraordinary relationships are created one pre-eminent conversation at a time. So what are the 10 steps to make every conversation you have count?

1.     Be excited by the prize

2.     Be inspired by your purpose

3.     Be masterful through your preparation

4.     Be connected through your caring

5.     Be focused by your listening

6.     Be magnetic in your language

7.     Be inviting through your openness

8.     Be responsive through your improvisation

9.     Be deliberate in your practice

10.  Be consistent through your conditioning

In conclusion, celebrate the conversation. The win will follow.

Toronto-based Mike Lipkin is one of North America’s pre-eminent coaches and motivational speakers. He has published 11 books,of which his most recent isOne Life, One Meeting.