How to Be Awesome at Your Job 224: How to Sound Amazing Daily with Julian Treasure (Creator of TED talks "5 Ways to Listen Better, etc.")
Nov 1, 2017
Julian Treasure, a sound and communication expert known for his eye-opening TED Talks, shares invaluable insights on effective communication. He discusses how listening filters shape our understanding and underscores the importance of context in conversations. Julian introduces the RASA framework—Receive, Appreciate, Summarize, Ask—to enhance engagement. He also provides tips on voice projection and the significance of breathing techniques. Ultimately, he challenges listeners to practice conscious listening for better connections in their daily lives.
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Early-80s Drummer Story
- Julian Treasure described being a drummer in early-80s London post-punk scene and playing in noisy, uncompromising bands.
- He remembered emptying clubs quickly but enjoying the creative freedom and authenticity of that era.
Good Sound Is Good Business
- Julian founded The Sound Agency to merge communication and musical listening expertise for better business sound.
- He argues that poor sound in public spaces is often unintentional and fixable, and good sound equals good business.
Speaking And Listening Are Circular
- Speaking and listening form a circular relationship where each affects the other continuously.
- Julian emphasizes we rarely teach these ancient but vital skills formally despite speaking predating writing by tens of thousands of years.
