How to have better conversations (with Celeste Headlee)

How to Be a Better Human

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Celeste headley: If you're really focused on progress, then you have to treat them like a human being. Adam graham: A new season of work life, my podcast with ted, is out. Even the best work places have had a rough couple of years. We'll be back next week with another episode for you.

Humans need to have conversations every day-- at our jobs, in our homes, in government-- so how can we handle these better? Celeste Headlee is an award winning journalist who has done everything from anchoring morning news on public radio to covering presidential campaigns. In this episode, Celeste shares practical tips for anyone looking to improve their conversational skills, arguing that better conversations are well within our reach. Celeste is the author of “We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations That Matter” and “Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving.” Celeste is a regular guest host on NPR and American Public Media and a highly sought consultant.