How to make the most of a hallway chat

Most people think of exchanging words in the hallway as a quick “Hi, bye” event that doesn’t involve any messaging of importance. That’s true even if you add, “How’s it going?” or “Have a nice weekend.” Rarely do people think of these passing exchanges as having any substance. Think again! These conversations can be the most important ones you have that day. All you need to do is prepare to be spontaneous. Hallway conversations provide an opportunity to get quick, candid answers to a...