8. 1) People are curious.
They’re interested in things you know about.
They want to know more about you.
2) People like to talk.
Listen & learn.
Chime in.
3) People like to help (if it’s easy).
Help them first.
Make it easy.
15. Help Me (if it’s easy)
• Introduce me to a stonemason in Portland
• Suggest improvements to this talk
• Hire or meet with a Bowdoin student
• Tell me about a surprising job you’ve loved
• Recommend me on LinkedIn
• Share a cutting from a hardy houseplant