Lead, Read, Repeat Book Club: "The Fine Art of Small Talk"

Chelsea Groton Bank is pleased to host their "Lead, Read, Repeat Book Club" at the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Innovation Center in downtown New London. All are welcome for this free program. Registration is required: click here. 

Leadership comes in many forms, we can be leaders of self, leaders of teams, or leaders of organizations. Leadership skills may come more naturally to some and more difficult to others, but there is always an opportunity for additional development. In this book club we will focus on books to expand our minds, learn something new and become better leaders. Whatever your leadership position, this book club will focus on impacting your relationships with others.

This month we are reading, The Fine Art of Small Talk: How to Start a Conversation, Keep It Going, Build Networking Skills - and Leave a Positive Impression! by Debra Fine.

From the jacket:
Nationally recognized communication expert, keynote speaker and trainer and best-selling author Debra Fine reveals the techniques and strategies anyone can use to make small talk—in any situation. Do you spend an abnormal amount of time hiding out in the bathroom or hanging out at the buffet table at social gatherings? Does the thought of striking up a conversation with a stranger make your stomach do flip-flops? Do you sit nervously through job interviews waiting for the other person to speak? Are you a Nervous Ned or Nellie when it comes to networking? Then it's time you mastered the fine art of small talk.

With practical advice and conversation cheat sheets, The Fine Art of Small Talk will help you learn to feel more comfortable in any type of social or mingling situation, from lunch with the boss, a first face-to-face date, to an industry event, a business networking opportunity, or even a cocktail party where you don't know a soul. In this newly revised, updated edition Fine offers additional tools and tips on virtual interactions, managing political conversations, and navigating conversations addressing transition, illness, and grief.