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■ Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
■ Time: 18:30–20:30 (Reception opens at 18:00)

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A shift in awareness is needed—from the traditional idea of “small talk to win in business” to “happy small talk” that enriches life.

In this video, Seiji Yamashita—who describes himself as having a “small talk allergy” due to his rational, productivity-focused mindset—learns the theory of “essential small talk,” which goes beyond business skills, from Tadashi Yasuda, known as the “God of Small Talk” and author of The Communication Skills of the Ultra-Elite.

https://youtu.be/CZEVVHaUrqw?si=gh6OBdQ9hVg5J6lv

Video information

Title: 【Communication Skills Can Be Learned】Small Talk That Attracts People and Money
Channel: “New Era Entrepreneur” Seiji Yamashita
Guest: Tadashi Yasuda (CEO, Pan Nations Consulting Group)

A Logical Step by Step Summary

Stage 1: Redefining the Purpose of Small Talk (Paradigm Shift)

A transformation in perspective is required—from “small talk to win in business” to “small talk that enriches life.”

Conventional Concept: A tool to elevate one’s status, gain profit, and increase productivity.
New concept: “Small talk that connects to the joy of living” [22:07]
- Example: Yasuda’s experience in Hawaii. A breakfast that could have ended in 15 minutes became a rich, 90-minute experience simply because “the conversation was enjoyable” [09:23]。
- Theory: Like a barbecue host, true kings and queens attract people and money not by merely providing a place or food (information), but by creating an enjoyable atmosphere and conversation [10:46]。

Stage 2: Establishing the Mindset (Escaping Communication Refugee Mode)

The first step is overcoming resistance to communication and building a solid foundation.

Not talent but skill: Communication should be as natural as breathing. Calling oneself “bad at it” is simply avoidance—being a “communication refugee” [11:21]。
Posture of enjoyment: What matters is not verbal brilliance but genuinely enjoying the conversation. The feeling of enjoyment transmits to the other person and transforms the relationship
[12:32]。

Stage 3: The Art of Commanding the Space (Creating the Atmosphere)
This goes beyond one-on-one skills and into shaping the entire atmosphere of a setting.

Wearing an atmosphere like a smile [14:10]
- It’s not just about smiling personally, but embodying a presence that allows everyone in the space to relax
- The role of the host: Organizing who speaks and who doesn’t, and actively creating a space where everyone can enjoy themselves. [15:02]。
Transmitting presence through the voice [17:01]
- Theory: People respond more to the “presence carried in the voice” (emotion and authenticity) than to the literal meaning of words.
- Practice: Rather than polishing words, one must sincerely transmit genuine respect and feeling through tone.

Stage 4: Practical Approach (Interest in the Other Person)
The focus shifts from oneself to the other person.

A journey to discover what the other person loves [18:15]
- Small talk is not about speaking fluently.
- Definition: It is the process of discovering what the other person likes and wants to hear, and seeking to make them happy.
Noticing and praising change[19:22]
- Commenting on changes in hairstyle or clothing sends a powerful message: “I am interested in you.”
- Going deeper: Beyond noticing physical change, it is crucial to sense how that change affected the person emotionally—joy, courage, confidence—and empathize with it[19:40]

Conclusion: The Destination of Small Talk

When small talk is no longer seen as “wasted time” but redefined as a “journey to discover what the other person loves,” trust is naturally built—and as a result, people and money are drawn in. It is not merely a technique, but an essential element for attaining a kind of happiness in the later stages of life that money cannot buy [23:18].