Authenticity over Agreement

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Dealing with disagreeable but competent individuals like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates or Zuckerberg can be challenging, yet profitable. Such people, like Travis from Uber, have a strong vision and authenticity that can lead to success. Disagreeable founders may ask tough questions or challenge ideas, but this behavior does not necessarily imply incompetence. Their authenticity and straightforwardness in questioning or asserting beliefs reflect their genuine curiosity and commitment to their vision.

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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charles Duhigg joins Jason to discuss the different types of conversations (9:29), the role of humor (22:48), and they way conversation dynamics can shift (49:30).

Timestamps (0:00) Charles Duhigg joins Jason to break down his latest publishing, Supercommunicators

(4:01) The importance of communication in startups and lessons from "The Power of Habit”

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(9:29) The role of communication in organizations and the different types of conversations

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(22:48) Exploring the role of humor, laughter, and vulnerability in conversations

(30:06) Understanding gender and cultural differences in communication

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(40:34) The role anecdotes have in conversation

(49:30) How the dynamic of the conversation shifts when someone has an ask

(1:01:35) The Harvard Study of Adult Development

(1:06:36) Closing remarks

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