

Kara Swisher and Orna Guralnik on How to Get People Talking
6 snips Jun 25, 2024
Psychoanalyst Dr. Orna Guralnik and tech journalist Kara Swisher discuss the art of connecting with people and encouraging openness in interviews. They delve into therapeutic listening, navigating power dynamics in couples therapy, and personal resilience when confronting influential figures. The conversation also touches on preparing patients for therapy sessions, interactions with tech moguls, reflections on death and career choices, and the importance of maintaining personal and professional boundaries.
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Creating Space for Guests
- Create negative space for interviewees to share what they need.
- Avoid leading questions initially, especially with those hesitant to speak.
Psychoanalytic Interviewing
- Psychoanalytic interviewing aims to go beyond defenses and uncover the unconscious.
- Techniques involve creating space for surprises and avoiding imposing known information.
Jobs and Gates Interview
- Kara Swisher recounts interviewing Steve Jobs and Bill Gates together.
- Jobs jokingly claimed they were married, highlighting their rivalry and communication styles.