The Secret to a Good Conversation
What most people call listening is actually called “waiting to talk.”
Eddie Yoon • Snow Leopard
The 4 indicators of a healthy conversation - shared attention, shared reality, receptivity, and variety of perspective
The Rich Roll Podcast • Jack Dorsey On Solitude, Self-Care & Shouldering The Health of Global Conversation
The secret to deep, meaningful conversations is simple: bring your complete attention to the person you’re speaking with. You can do this in many ways, such as by allowing someone to finish talking before you start (a simple but highly underutilized technique). Wait until you hear the period at the end of their sentence before you think about what
... See moreChris Bailey • Hyperfocus: How to Work Less to Achieve More
“As I’ve tried to understand how to become a better conversationalist, I’ve found that I’ve had to overcome weird ideas about what a good conversationalist is like. A lot of people think a good conversationalist is someone who can tell funny stories. That’s a raconteur, but it’s not a conversationalist. A lot of people think a good conversationalis
... See moremake it your goal to first and foremost create a playful and fun atmosphere within your conversations, avoiding interview mode and small talk,
Patrick King • Improve Your Conversations: Think on Your Feet, Witty Banter, and Always Know What to Say with Improv Comedy Techniques (2nd Edition) (How to be More Likable and Charismatic Book 13)
