EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak to behavioral scientist and NYT bestselling author Jon Levy about his new book, building meaningful connections, developing community, achieving what is important to us, the nature of human influence, and more!

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PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:

4:50 Why John is famous for his dinner parties

6:00 Are emotions & behaviors “contagious”?

7:45 Dating & relationships: do opposites really attract?

10:20, 14:00, 27:00 How do we create common ground?

17:30 The power of expanding your community

24:00 Networking: why is it so awful?

26:00 What makes people friends?

29:50 The connection between trust & vulnerability

40:00 Communication, distance & COVID-19

43:00 Social skills are anti-fragile

46:30 What is influence & how does it help us connect with others?

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