Join Dr. Dustin York, a nonverbal communication expert and former public relations strategist for Obama's campaign, as he reveals why our gestures and facial expressions often speak louder than words. Delve into the dynamics of nonverbal cues in iconic sitcoms like The Big Bang Theory, where body language and tone enrich storytelling. Discover how mirroring and subtle signals can enhance connections, and learn how writers balance humor and emotion to captivate audiences. It's a fascinating exploration of communication beyond dialogue!
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Goetsch's Doppler Effect
Dave Goetsch, a TV writer, wanted a job on The Big Bang Theory.
He impressed the showrunners with his nerdiness, including a story about dressing as the Doppler effect.
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Nonverbal Cues' Importance
Nonverbal cues matter more than words in communication.
The Big Bang Theory's success hinges on conveying emotions through non-verbal cues like pauses and inflection.
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Broad Scope of Nonverbal Communication
Nonverbal communication encompasses body language, time, tone, and environment.
These factors significantly influence people's perception of you.
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In this book, Charles Duhigg explores the secrets of 'supercommunicators' who excel at connecting with others. He delves into the three distinct types of conversations—practical, emotional, and social—and provides practical strategies and case studies to illustrate how to recognize and navigate these conversations effectively. The book includes examples from various contexts, such as jury deliberations, CIA recruitments, and workplace interactions, to demonstrate how communication can be improved. Duhigg emphasizes the importance of active listening, identifying complex emotions, and matching the type of conversation to enhance connection and understanding.
The Big Bang Theory
Jessica Radloff
The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series offers a comprehensive behind-the-scenes exploration of the show, from its creation to its conclusion. It includes insights into casting decisions, personal struggles of the cast, and the show's impact on popular culture. The book is based on extensive interviews with key figures like Chuck Lorre, Jim Parsons, and Kaley Cuoco.
Why is it that we can tell someone “I’m totally fine!” and they instantly know we’re not? Gestures, facial expressions, tone of voice, and other subtle nonverbal cues play a huge role in how we connect with one another.
In this episode, host Charles Duhigg explores how we communicate without words, including a deep dive into the visual and tonal cues embedded in one of the biggest sitcoms of all time, The Big Bang Theory.
He talks with Dr. Dustin York, a professor at Maryville University who studies nonverbal communication and worked in public relations for Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign. He also sits down with Dave Goetsch, a co-executive producer and longtime writer for The Big Bang Theory, and journalist Jessica Radloff, who wrote an exhaustive book about the show.
This Slate miniseries dives into the art and science of meaningful conversations, inspired by
Supercommunicators was produced by Sophie Summergrad and Derek John, who also did the sound design. Our technical director is Merritt Jacob and our supervising producer is Joel Meyer.
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