The Secret Habits Of Supercommunicators - Charles Duhigg - #909
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03/01/25
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Charles Duhigg is a journalist, speaker, and author.
Effective communication is the foundation of any strong relationship. While some excel at it naturally, others struggle to express themselves and often get misunderstood. So, what are the best tips to become a master communicator and elevate your communication skills?
Expect to learn what most people get wrong when it comes to understanding communication, the biggest differences between communicators and supercommunicators, how introverts and extroverts communicate differently, the best and worst ways to communicate as a couple, how to be more charismatic, how to get better as making good decisions and much more...
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(00:00) What We Get Wrong About Communication (02:31) Differences Between Extroverts & Introverts (06:10) The Skill of Asking Questions (10:36) How to Listen Better (14:33) The Role of Vulnerability in Conversation (26:03) Categorising Conversations (33:13) People That Make You Feel Interesting (37:23) How to Improve Your Small Talk (42:07) Asking & Receiving Deep Questions (44:00) How NASA Discovered the Importance of Laughter (50:36) Best & Worst Ways That Couples Communicate (55:56) The Impact of Online Discourse on Communication (01:04:09) Communication as a Source of Identity (01:08:48) Where to Find Charles
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February 27, 2025
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Dr. Shannon Curry is a clinical psychologist, researcher, and speaker.
Modern adult relationships are complicated. With endless talk of red flags, green flags, icks etc., it can be tough to know who’s truly worth your time. So how do you build a lasting, healthy relationship when you're ready for one?
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Discovering who you are is a lifelong journey. Understanding your past, unpacking emotions, and gaining self-awareness are all part of the process. So how do we move beyond our past and emotions that hold us back, to create a fulfilling and happy life?
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