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Stay Curious: How to Be a Better Listener, Cultivate Connection and Use Your Time Well featuring Melissa Thompson
Nov 1, 2021
Communication expert Dr. Melissa Thompson joins to share actionable tips for listening, speaking, and staying curious. Topics include effective communication, tailoring conversations, challenges of communication through text messages and emails, and the importance of being curious and practicing active listening.
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Quick takeaways
- Listening is the key to effective communication, so focus on being an active listener and asking open-ended questions.
- Nurturing relationships requires curiosity, so be genuinely interested in others and continuously work on building connections.
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Efficient Communication vs Effective Communication
Efficient communication does not always equal effective communication. It is important to focus on the listening part, be an active listener, and ask open-ended questions. Celeste Headley's TED talk emphasizes the value of asking better questions to engage in deeper conversations. Curiosity is key in cultivating meaningful connections. Having a few questions in your back pocket can help initiate and maintain conversations. Being genuinely curious about others can lead to more rewarding and insightful discussions.
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