This chapter explores the complexities of workplace communication, particularly when emotional concerns are misrepresented as practical issues. It emphasizes the need for effective conversation preparation by recognizing different communication types and crafting thoughtful questions. The discussion also highlights the evolution of communication styles over time, advocating for genuine dialogue over transactional exchanges to foster better relationships and understanding in professional settings.
If you want to get anything done, you need to be able to communicate with other people. Whether it's salary negotiation, networking, job interviews, or working with a team, being a good communicator can help you succeed.
Luckily, communication isn't a skill you're either born with or not—you can get better at it!
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and best-selling author Charles Duhigg joins Scott on the podcast with practical tips for improving your communication skills and real-life applications, like how a Supercommunicator would ask for a raise!
What you’ll learn
- How to develop the skills of a Supercommunicator.
- Strategies for effective communication, including how to ask for a raise.
- How being a skilled communicator can enhance all areas of your life
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