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* Avoid too much detail focus
* Don't let talk so much that you lose your agenda or point
* Never let them don
* Don't betray or abuse their trust
* Meet face-to-face when possible; open conversations with small talk on personal or shared interests.
*  Ease into broad, conceptual overviews; be democratic, upbeat, stimulating, fast moving, and conversational.
* Emphasize what’s “great” and will work, mutual benefits, future opportunities, flexibility, and public recognition.
* Share personal stories, feelings, and thoughts to make points and to gain trust; allow them time to do the same.
* Provide “credible” testimonials; focus on agreements.
* Ask for feelings, opinions, and visions; facilitate an open exchange of ideas/opinions and team consensus building.
* Ask them if and when to supply details; minimize intricate, detail-laden descriptions; verbalize written communications.
* Suggest implementation plans; offer incentives for action.
* Provide periodic checks, allowing time to “experiment."
* Leave time for socializing before departing.

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