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Cracking the Code to Great Conversations with Behavioral Scientist, Alison Wood Brooks
Jan 28, 2025
Join Alison Wood Brooks, a behavioral scientist and author of "Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves," as she unlocks the secrets to great conversations. Discover why even 'bad' small talk can forge deep connections. Learn the art of asking captivating questions and how humor is really about finding fun. Alison shares clever tricks to revive flagging discussions and explores how technology reshapes our understanding of dialogue. Get ready to rethink communication with her insightful, research-backed guidance!
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- Effective conversation skills can be cultivated through practice, challenging the myth that great conversationalists are born, not made.
- The conversation framework includes Topics, Asking, Levity, and Kindness, essential components for fostering meaningful and engaging dialogue.
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The Science of Conversation
A new scientific approach to studying conversation reveals the importance of understanding how real people communicate. Advances in technologies like natural language processing have allowed researchers to analyze genuine interactions, moving beyond theoretical aspects previously explored in fields like negotiation and social psychology. This fresh methodology underscores the dynamic nature of everyday conversations, emphasizing that they play a fundamental role in our social interactions. By examining conversations in varied contexts, a richer understanding emerges about how we connect and build relationships.
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