Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People Alison Wood Brooks: Cracking the Conversation Code
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Feb 5, 2025 
Join Alison Wood Brooks, a Harvard Business School professor and author of Talk, as she unpacks the art of conversation. She shares her innovative TALK framework and emphasizes the surprising value of small talk. Discover how to navigate sensitive topics like finances and personal beliefs with kindness and tact. Brooks delves into the dynamics of different communication styles, the importance of empathy in discussions, and the role of AI in enhancing human interaction. Her insights will transform how you approach conversations!
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Unheeded Advice
- Alison advised a friend that her boyfriend wasn't good enough.
- The friend later married him and didn't remember the advice.
Catchy Course Titles
- Create a course title that stands out to be different and memorable.
- Injecting humor, like "How to Talk Gooder," helps, especially in serious environments.
LLM Impact on Selfishness
- LLMs excel at fulfilling some conversational needs, like companionship and brainstorming.
- Over-reliance on LLMs might increase selfishness due to their lack of needs and perspectives.