In this episode, Caleb talks with Dean Nelson about the lessons he's learned from over 40 years of interviews.

Dean's website

Dean on Facebook

Dean on Twitter

A Man Called One by Fredrik Backman

Beartown by Fredrik Backman

Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

How to Handle Your Critics Like a Pro, Not a Toddler by Carey Nieuwhof

The interviews that go the best are the ones where there is a connection of humanity between the interviewer and interviewee.

Most people want to tell their story

How to prepare for an interview

How Dean ends every interview

Why you need to take control of an interview and how to do it

You should know the answers to the questions you're asking before they're even asked.

Preparation is 90% of a good interview.

Dean's note taking strategy

How to interview when you have a conflict of interest

"Is this how you thought things were going to turn out for you?" - Ira Glass

You can't be a good writer if you aren't a good reader.

Don’t just read or expose your mind to the same people. Intentionally complicate your thinking. Read above your skillset.

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