Conversations

The art and science of having effective, joyful conversations

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poeple will forget what you said, but they will not forget how you you made them feel

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Getting Past No: Negotiating in Difficult Situations

William Ury • 3 highlights

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Cover of Getting Past No: Negotiating in Difficult Situations

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It's Not All About "Me": The Top Ten Techniques for Building Quick Rapport with Anyone

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A phrase I heard recently and found useful: I agree with the idea, but I disagree with the tone. Many ideas get dismissed because they are delivered in a cocky or hostile or dismissive tone—or because of who delivers them. Separate substance from style.

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I once hated meaningless conversation. I avoided them and judged those who put had them. Then I realized I was avoiding something, so I sought these conversations out and felt everything that happened in me during them. It got awkward. Soon I was crying... See more

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Stuart Evans

The Persuasion Paradox Have you noticed that the most argumentative people rarely persuade anyone? The most persuasive people don’t argue—they observe, listen, and ask questions. Argue less, persuade more. Persuasion is an art that... See more

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How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success…

Leil Lowndes goodreads.com

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honestly a really good social rule of thumb is to not interrupt people. to notice the urge to interrupt and just drop the impulse regular interruption is such a social atmosphere pollutant give people space to surprise and delight and they will the only exception... See more

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Understanding Others' Emotions | Lisa Feldman Barrett

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A fantastic insight by Lisa Feldman Barrett: When someone expresses anxiety, the first thing you should do is ask: do you want empathy or do you want a solution? Will 100% use this phrase going forward.