120. A Few of Matt’s Favorite Things: 10 Communication Takeaways from 2023's TFTS Episodes
Dec 19, 2023
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Matt reflects on the top 10 takeaways from the podcast episodes, including making observations, avoiding jargon, saying no, overcoming FOMO, considering audience listening, and understanding human filters for better communication.
Rephrasing messages by turning verbs into nouns can have a persuasive impact on communication and encourage participation.
Instead of pressuring ourselves to be interesting in conversations, it is more effective to be curious and show genuine interest in others, leading to more engaging interactions.
Deep dives
Takeaway 1: Verbs to Nouns
Turning verbs into nouns can have a persuasive impact on communication. For example, asking people to become a voter instead of asking them to vote is more effective in encouraging participation. The rephrasing of a message, such as describing someone as a hard worker instead of hardworking, can influence how they perceive themselves and their willingness to help.
Takeaway 2: Be Interested, Not Interesting
Instead of putting pressure on ourselves to be interesting in conversations, it is more effective to be curious and show genuine interest in others. Starting small talk by making observations about the environment or finding common ground can create a sense of familiarity and lead to more engaging conversations.
Takeaway 3: Talk Like a Human
Using jargon and complex language can hinder effective communication. It is important to prioritize empathy and consider the audience's knowledge and interests. Simplifying language and avoiding excessive use of acronyms and jargon can lead to clearer communication and better understanding.