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Do you want to unlock the secret language of connection? In this episode, bestselling author Charles Duhigg shares what makes conversations work and how we can all learn to be super-communicators at work and in life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· The three types of conversations that happen.
· Why asking deep questions builds connection.
· Why listening properly is so important.
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NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw
“Communication is about learning how to match what kind of conversation is happening and inviting others to match you.” – Charles Duhigg
“When we recognize something as a skill, it makes it something that we can use in any setting.” – Charles Duhigg
“A huge part of listening is not just passively absorbing, it's asking the right question.” – Charles Duhigg
“Sales is not about explaining why a product is great for you. Sales is about learning what someone's problem is and gaining their trust to help them solve that problem.” – Charles Duhigg
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