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434. Become a Supercommunicator with Charles Duhigg

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Jan 8, 2024
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charles Duhigg talks about his book 'Super Communicators' and shares insights on initiating, navigating, and ending conversations. The podcast explores the transformative power of effective communication, the art of building authentic connections, mirroring in communication, non-linguistic cues, deep questioning, and becoming a super communicator.
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ANECDOTE

Duhigg's Communication Mismatch

  • Charles Duhigg struggled to communicate with his wife after a tough day.
  • She gave practical advice, but he wanted emotional support, highlighting mismatched conversation types.
ADVICE

Conversation Preparation

  • Prepare for conversations by identifying a few topics beforehand.
  • This reduces anxiety and improves conversation flow, even if the topics aren't discussed.
ADVICE

Ending Conversations

  • Learn how to end conversations gracefully to alleviate anxiety.
  • Use simple scripts like, "I don't want to monopolize your time," to exit smoothly.
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