4 ways to seamlessly finish a conversation without making the other person feel dumped

4 ways to seamlessly finish a conversation without making the other person feel dumped4 ways to seamlessly finish a conversation without making the other person feel dumpedSo youre at a networking event and have had a great chat with someone new, but there are a handful of other people youd still like to introduce yourself to.Instead of staring back at them blankly, waiting for the conversation to end organically, consider using one of these four methods tokeep moving forward.Say youd like to see them again another timeJessica Taylor, a corporate communications professional, explains how to plan a follow-up date at the end of a networking conversation in The Muse.If you think that youll run into a new contact at another upcoming event, why not plan to attend together? This helps you build a relationship with a good connection and can help you feel more comfortable at that next event.Try I had a great time talking with you- are you planning to go to the expo next month? It seems like something that would be relevant to both of us, so maybe we could go together.Prove that you havent been tuning them outLynne Waymon, an author and co-owner of networking firm Contacts Count, gave The Wall Street Journal some lines you can use to show this before ending a conversation at a holiday party.She suggested, it sounds as if we have a lot of common interests, and Its been a pleasure meeting you. So interesting to learn about you and your family.Get their informationMaggie Zhang, formerly a geschftsleben Insider intern (who now works for global design company IDEO), writes in the publication that one way to end a conversation at a party is to ask for their business card or contact information. This could also work at a networking event.The section features advice from Leil Lowndes, author of How To Talk To Anyone.It naturally implies that the conversation is coming to an end, but it also shows that you want to stay in touch with them for the future. When you take their busin ess card, make sure you dont just stuff it in your purse. Take a moment to look at it, advises Lowndes. Its a sign of respect. Use the other person as a springboard to move forwardMinda Zetlin, co-author of The Geek Gap, writes in Inc. that you should ask who else you should meet, and features advice from Morag Barrett, an author, leadership coach and HR consultant. I promised myself I would meet three new people this evening. Who would you suggest I talk to next? This approach works especially well if the person youre talking with knows a lot of other people at the event. They might even make an introduction to help things along. If they dont have a suggestions for whom you should meet, say thank you and move on, Barrett advises.

Passion or PaycheckWhich Is More Important

Passion or PaycheckWhich Is More ImportantPassion or Paycheck- Which Is More ImportantWhether youre looking for work or pondering your current job situation, you may find that two conflicting Ps are top of mind whether you should prioritize finding the highest paycheck you can get, or if choosing something you love to do and feel passionate about should be the top criterion for your career choices.This can be a tough conundrum, particularly if opting for passion in your work means foregoing the income goal that youd targeted, or forfeiting funds that you need for certain expenses. Its an age old career dilemma that every generation has had to grapple with, says psychologist and CEO of ServingSuccess, Dr. Andrea Goeglein, PhD.Here are some guidelines to help you navigate whether passion or paycheck makes the most sense to prioritize based on your current job situation and career stageWhen to prioritize your paycheck.While it may not be popular to advocate for making money over finding meaning, the decision isnt always cut and dry when it comes to your career. The truth is, its okay to follow the money, says Goeglein. Choosing a job with a higher paycheck and benefits is not the same as making a decision to sell your soul to an endeavor that sucks the breath out of your body.She adds that timing can help you determine whether passion or paycheck is most important Its a smart strategic decision for the point in your career when you need financial stability and growth. You will always be free to make other choices, including quit if the situation really has no additional redeeming features.Why its okay to put paycheck before passion.Goeglein notes that it makes perfect sense to prioritize earnings in your career when doing so also leads to greater overall opportunity for achievement, greater learning, and greater potential to grow in your life in general. If all you get is mora money but no opportunity, no learning, no potential, then following the money may perman ently derail your career, she explains. Why, because you will show such a lackluster interest in what you are doing your contribution will not be noticed. That is why it is important to distinguish when you are following the money to achieve a personal goal such as financial stability versus taking a job in your career just because you will get more money.Must you leave your job to find your career passion?According to Goeglein, leaving your current employment should always be an option, especially if youre not energized- the byproduct of passion- by what and how you get to do your job. The problem is, jobs and careers dont make you passionate, she says. You bring the passion with you by knowing yourself and valuing how you want to contribute. At some point, you may value earning more money for a specific period and for a specific reason.What to do if you feel stuck.It may not be what you want to hear if you feel strongly about ditching the higher or more stable paycheck to pursue w hat you really want to do- but sometimes you may have to opt for the middle ground. The fact is, when bills need to be paid, you may feel stuck putting a paycheck first, at least temporarily. In cases like these, its better to find a way to bring at least some of what you feel passionate about into your current daily reality.You can apply your passion to any type of job, says Goeglein. Lets say you want to be a musician because it brings out your personal strengths of honesty and authenticity. You can tell yourself that taking a job as a car salesperson is inauthentic, yet what greater qualities for a customer to encounter in a car salesperson other than honesty and authenticity? Are you getting a weekly paycheck, yes. Are you being true to your strengths, yes. Do you have to stop pursuing music, no wayIn short, it can be a job in itself to figure out whether your career/personal passions should guide your job search, or if targeting a specific salary (or career that provides a high salary) is most important. Take the time you need to think this through- and remember that you can always make a different choice to flip your Ps in the future.

This is the free online course Bill Gates thinks everyone should take

This is the free online course Bill Gates thinks everyone should take This is the free online course Bill Gates thinks everyone should take We know Bill Gates has a stellar list of books for you to read but he is not done making recommendations. In a recent post on his blog he praised historian David Christian, the author of  Origin Story, who is also the creator of, Big History, his “favorite course of all time.” The course, which Gates has also Tweeted about,  essentially fits 13.8 billion years of history into 6 hours. Plus it’s free!Gates writes of the course, “Big History tells the story of the universe from the big bang to the first signs of life to today’s complex societies. It shows how everything is connected to everything else, weaving together insights and evidence from across disciplines into a single, understandable narrative.” In full disclosure, Gates actually helped to conceptualize the idea for Big History while watching online lectures by Christian. Gates was completely captured by the enigmatic Australian professor and with  8,354,727  views on his 2011 TED Talk “The History of Our World in 18 Minutes”, Gates knew there was an eager audience which is why he decided to fund it.  Big History in a short amount of timeThe course  is divided into eight “thresholds” starting with the Big Bang to the modern revolution.Looking for an inspiring way to start your day? Sign up for  Morning Motivation!It’s our friendly Facebook robot that will send you a quick note every weekday morning to help you start strong. Sign up here by clicking Get Started!But if you don’t have time for the course you can also pick up Origin Story, which Gates also recommends. “If you haven’t taken Big History,  Origin Story  introduces you to its concepts in a straightforward, understandable way. David is a very good writer, and he has a way of making complicated subjects fun. If you’re already a Big Historian,  Origin Story  is a great refresher. It does a fantastic job distilling the latest thinking about the origins of the universe. I learned some things that are simply too new to b e included in the course,” he wrote.