When you’re waiting for a meeting to begin (that’s right: because you’re a pro and you’ve arrived early) why sit quietly?

Start a conversation.

Don’t talk about the weather.

Share an amusing story.

Discuss something relevant.

Connect.

Don’t scroll through your phone looking at banal posts and emails you don’t intend to read.

Make a connection. In person. With words.

It might be easier than you think.