Dexa/Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

Published Dec 20, 2022

Listen Up: Why It’s Better to Be Interested than Interesting

Discover why being interested is more powerful than being interesting as Harvard Business School professor Alison Wood Brooks reveals techniques for managing conversation anxiety, choosing engaging topics, and cultivating kindness and active listening for transformative communication.

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- Can you help me understand more about listening?
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- What role do open conversations play in relationships and communication?
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- How can I improve small talk?
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- Can you talk about a stress-is-enhancing mindset?
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- What are some tips for becoming a better listener?
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- Are there any episodes on improving conversation skills?
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- How can I become a better listener?
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- Give me a deeper dive on the foundational principles from Matt Abrahams
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- What podcasts discuss conversation and communication techniques?
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- Recent podcasts about gratitude
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- What are the key takeaways from the latest podcast about learning?
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- What cognitive exercises can help with nervousness before a presentation?
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- What is listening for meaning?
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