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Todays show:

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charles Duhigg joins Jason to discuss the different types of conversations (9:29), the role of humor (22:48), and they way conversation dynamics can shift (49:30).

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Timestamps (0:00) Charles Duhigg joins Jason to break down his latest publishing, Supercommunicators

(4:01) The importance of communication in startups and lessons from "The Power of Habit”

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(9:29) The role of communication in organizations and the different types of conversations

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(22:48) Exploring the role of humor, laughter, and vulnerability in conversations

(30:06) Understanding gender and cultural differences in communication

(39:23) HubSpot - Be sure to check out the Million Dollar pitch competition from Hubspot for Startups & HubSpot Ventures. Apply now at ⁠https://www.hubspot.com/milliondollarpitch

(40:34) The role anecdotes have in conversation

(49:30) How the dynamic of the conversation shifts when someone has an ask

(1:01:35) The Harvard Study of Adult Development

(1:06:36) Closing remarks

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Check out Supercommunicators: https://www.charlesduhigg.com/supercommunicators

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