The People of Penn State
Welcome to the People of Penn State Podcast — the podcast from the Penn State Alumni Association that brings you the incredible stories of Nittany Lions making their mark on the world!
Each episode, a rotating cast of hosts sit down with Penn State alumni who are changing the game in business, science, sports, the arts, and beyond. You never know who you'll hear from next — but you do know it'll be a conversation worth tuning in for!
The People of Penn State
Episode 80 — Making Connection Easy: Alumnus Chad Littlefield’s Formula For Meaningful Conversations
In a world where true connection can feel harder than ever, how can we foster meaningful conversations that build trust and engagement? In this episode, we sit down with Chad Littlefield ('13, '15g) , co-founder and Chief Experience Officer of We and Me, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author, to explore the power of asking better questions and creating conversations that matter.
Dubbed a “global expert on asking questions that build team trust and connection” by Forbes, Chad shares insights from his "Connection Toolkit," now used in over 80 countries, and reveals how leaders, educators, and teams can move beyond small talk to build genuine relationships.
Chad earned multiple degrees from Penn State, including a bachelor’s degree with honors in rehabilitation and human services from the College of Education and Schreyer Honors College, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the College of the Liberal Arts—both in 2013. He also received a master’s degree in learning, design, and technology from the College of Education in 2015.
In 2024, the Penn State Alumni Association honored Chad with an Alumni Achievement Award, which recognizes alumni 35 years of age and younger for their extraordinary professional accomplishments.
Connect with Chad on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Today's episode marks the debut of host Katie Farnan. A marketing specialist with the Alumni Association, Katie earned her degree in journalism from the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications in 2019.
