106: The Three Levels of Connection

This week Joey, Devin and Cameron talk about their experience at The Global Leadership Summit and Vanessa Van Edwards talk on the Science of Connection. Here are Van Edwards 15 Questions divided into the three levels of connection.

Level 1

1. What was the highlight of your day?

2. What is your personal passion project right now?

3. Working on anything exciting these days?

4. Have any fun plans coming up?

5. How is [hobby/family member/project] moment that lit them up during your last conversation?

Level 2

6. What is your biggest goal right now?

7. Are you learning anything right now?

8. What book, TV, or movie character are you most like?

9. What is weighing on your heart or mind?

10. What's your story?

Level 3

11. How do you feel most misunderstood?

12. What is something most people don't know about you?

13. What forces shaped your personality and made you who you are?

14. Who is your hero?

15. What is the proudest moment of your life?

And, Joey’s 16th question, “Tell me about one of your failures.”

References/Resources Mentioned:

• The Fine Art of Small Talk by Debra Fine

• Vanessa Van Edwards slide deck from The Global Leadership Summit