The Power of Language and Behavioral Psychology in Effective Communication

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This chapter discusses the power of language and how it can influence people's thoughts and decisions. They mention the famous quote from JFK about asking what your country can do for you, and the emotional impact it has. They also talk about the intersection of behavioral psychology and writing, and how understanding human psychology can be used to communicate more effectively.

Lulu Cheng Meservey gives a masterclass on non-boring corporate communications, Korean pop culture, and religious fanaticism. Lulu shares what she’s learned running comms for startups, decoding cultural erogenous zones, and crafting impactful messages in 280 characters or less. Whether you're a writer, a communications professional, or simply curious about the intersection of K-POP and Internet whackos, this podcast is a window into modern communication.

Lulu is currently the Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Chief Communications Officer at Activision Blizzard, and was formerly head of comms at Substack. Her newsletter “Flack” is a new playbook for communications, written to help you win over people who matter, without wasting time or being cringe.

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