Lunch Conversations

Last week I had lunch with someone I met recently at a business event. We had made plans to meet socially and also learn more about each other’s business. As we conversed over our salads, my new acquaintance generously gave me some ideas for local connections to make here in Phoenix, knowing that I’m new to the valley. Wanting to reciprocate, I asked, “How can I help you?” She paused and thanked me for asking the question. After thinking for a moment, she mentioned a project she was working on and I was able to provide a resource for her right away. “What a great question,” she commented. Then I suggested that whenever we meet, we remember to ask each other that question, as our answers might be different at any given point in time. Read more