Episode 057: Micro-Charisma Part 2 - The Follow-Up Question Effect

"How are you?" "Good. Busy." Then what? Learn the follow-up question effect that makes people feel heard. Includes the 3-Part Answer Upgrade to break boring conversation scripts.(Part 2 of Micro-Charisma series)This episode teaches both sides of conversation: how to answer "How are you?" in a way that creates interest, and how to ask follow-up questions that signal responsiveness. Research shows people who ask more questions especially follow-ups - are better liked.Perfect for introverts who prefer meaningful conversation, sandwich generation women managing multiple relationships, anyone who wants authentic connection without pretending.What You'll Learn:The 3-Part Answer Upgrade: headline + detail + return question 5 script-breaker questions to replace boring defaultsThe 3-step follow-up ladder that builds trust Why follow-ups signal "You matter in this moment" How to avoid "boomerasking" (bonus section)SCRIPTURE HIGHLIGHT:  "The purposes of a person's heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out." Proverbs 20:5Research Featured: • Harvard study: Follow-up questions increase liking (Huang et al., 2017) • Vanessa Van Edwards: Breaking the social script • Dale Carnegie: "To be interesting, be interested" • NEW: Boomerasking research (Brooks & Yeomans, 2025)Ready for your next step?FREE 5-Minute Daily Reset (instant download):YourNextBestStep.com Weekly encouragement + practical tips:YouTube @CoachJanetJ Instagram: @janetjjaecksIf this episode resonated with you, please follow/subscribe and share with a friend who needs their next step.  One small step. One day at a time.