Unlike many other bits of journalism, I’m kind of stuck with the same group of contacts every week. I mean, in some ways, actually, I think what a diplomat has to do at a social function is similar to what a political journalist has to do in their beat. Well, sometimes they are more loose-lipped but not if they are good at the job, right? The KPI of a good diplomat really is to make people feel warm and liked and not to create difficulties for their home country. I guess diplomats are one class of people who always think before they speak, or can they be more loose-lipped than that? Stephen, you’ve recently written a piece in the FT about how to make small talk at a diplomatic function. So I might go into a room thinking about a few things to talk about. A lot of us, especially when we’re nervous or anxious, get very self-focused and being audience-focused, other-focused can help. I think doing a little bit of stockpiling in advance, thinking about some topics that would be relevant to the people in the room. Or rather, before we even begin, let’s hear some more advice from Matt about how a good conversationalist, like a good scout, always comes prepared. Well, Matt said your priority in conversation is to keep things moving. His job must involve some fascinating conversations, but only when they’re strictly off the record. It’s great to be here.Īnd Stephen Bush writes our daily Inside Politics newsletter and is a regular on the Political Fix podcast. I see exactly what you did there, Isabel. Pilita Clark’s an award-winning columnist who covers corporate life and climate change so she’s an expert on hot air (Pilita laughs). Here in the studio I’ve also got two other seasoned socialisers, both colleagues of mine at the FT. We’ll be hearing some more nuggets of eloquence from Matt throughout today’s program, but he won’t be dominating the conversation. And he’s written a book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot, which will be published this September by Simon and Schuster. He’s also the host of the popular podcast, Think Fast, Talk Smart. He’s a communications lecturer at Stanford University in the US. It’s really about just keeping things going. And as in tennis land, that one ball that’s gonna win the game for me. Your job is simply to keep things moving. Why are some people so good at schmoozing? Is it about knowing what questions to ask? Or is it more a question of adopting the right mindset? In this episode, we’re talking about that essential tool for networking and career advancement, the art of good conversation. Hello and welcome to Working It from the Financial Times with me, Isabel Berwick. It’s like somebody served something to me and I have to return it and return it well. Many of us see these types of small talk, chit-chat conversations almost like a tennis match where things go back and forth. Online condolences can be sent by visiting Don's memorial at is an audio transcript of the Working It podcast episode: ‘ How to master the art of schmoozing’ In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Parkinson Society of Canada or the Kidney Foundation of Canada would be appreciated. Friends are welcome to watch the service via livestream by selecting the 'LIVE STREAMING' menu option at the top right corner of the funeral home website (woodfuneralhome.ca). WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 250 - 14th Street, West, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 3X8 (51) on Saturday, September 12th, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. A Private Memorial Service for Don White will be held in the chapel of the BRIAN E. Doelman at GBHS for his compassion, patience and humanity. Predeceased by his parents, Donald and Zeita White (nee Mason) and his brother Dennis. His many nieces and nephews will miss their uncle Don as well as all of his cousins and in-laws. The best grandpa ever to Brittany (Todd), Leida, Tommy, William, Maegan, Cailyn and Candace. Cherished father to Donnie (Janice), Jimmy (LeAnn) and Heather (Steve). He enjoyed every minute of being a grandfather and was a loyal friend to a great many people. His proudest achievement was raising a family with his beloved wife Lida (nee Shwayko), his high school sweetheart and spouse of nearly 60 years. An involved community leader and volunteer, Don was a proud Rotarian for over five decades. In business Don was the co-owner and President of Huntington Laboratories for more than 20 years. Don was kind, gentle and loving with a sharp wit and a great love of history. It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Richard White, of Port Elgin, formerly of Tara and Brampton, Ontario, in his 81st year.
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