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The Next Big Idea

SUPERCOMMUNICATORS: How to Connect With Anyone

Feb 29, 2024
01:06:03
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Learn how to have better conversations with insights from Pulitzer Prize winner Charles Duhigg, exploring the power of vulnerability and deep questioning, emotional intelligence in astronaut selection, the evolution of laughter, and navigating hard conversations as a nation.
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Quick takeaways

  • Authentic laughter and vulnerability are crucial for building real connections.
  • Asking deep questions and truly listening are hallmarks of successful communicators.

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Unlocking the Power of Emotional Intelligence through Laughter and Vulnerability

Emotional intelligence plays a key role in effective communication, as seen in NASA's efforts to select emotionally intelligent astronauts for longer space missions. Laughter is a social signal of engagement and connection, revealing a person's desire to relate. Research shows that authentic laughter and vulnerability are crucial for building real connections, leading to profound interactions that can transcend simple exchanges.

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