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The Science of Effective Communication | Charles Duhigg

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Feb 21, 2024
Charles Duhigg, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author, dives into the art of communication. He outlines the four essential rules for meaningful conversations and discusses the power of vulnerability in fostering deeper connections. Duhigg shares transformative techniques like the fast friends procedure to help turn superficial questions into rich dialogues. With insights on forming effective communication habits, he empowers listeners to become supercommunicators in their personal and professional lives.
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ANECDOTE

Duhigg's Communication Issues

  • Charles Duhigg often argued with his wife due to miscommunication.
  • He wanted to understand the science behind communication to improve his relationships.
INSIGHT

Multiple Conversations

  • Every discussion has multiple conversations (practical, emotional, social).
  • Miscommunication arises when people have different kinds of conversations simultaneously.
ADVICE

The Matching Principle

  • Pay attention to what others want to discuss.
  • Match their conversation type or invite them to match yours (matching principle).
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