Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast

Charles Duhigg on the Power of Supercommunicators

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May 6, 2024
Pulitzer Prize winner Charles Duhigg discusses the power of supercommunicators and the importance of connection. Topics include the goal of communication, three kinds of conversations, the matching principle, and rules for better conversations.
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ANECDOTE

Duhigg's Management Struggle

  • Charles Duhigg struggled as a manager at The New York Times, despite his experience.
  • He was good at logistics and strategy but bad at communication, sparking his interest in the topic.
INSIGHT

Multiple Conversations

  • Every conversation involves multiple types of conversations: practical, emotional, and social.
  • Effective communication requires recognizing and matching these types, known as the matching principle.
ADVICE

Identify Conversation Type and Ask Deep Questions

  • Identify the type of conversation (practical, emotional, or social) to communicate effectively.
  • Use "deep questions" about values, beliefs, or experiences to understand others better.
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