In today’s technological world, people feel less connected and more divided than ever before. In this episode, Celeste Headlee shares why real conversations matter so much and why we need to start talking to one another if we want to survive as a species.

YOU WILL LEARN:

·     The difference between communicating and conversing.

·     The importance of listening.

·     Actionable steps to improve conversation.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

celesteheadlee.com

TED Talk

headwaytraining.org

“We Need to Talk,” by Celeste Headlee

“The Pickwick Papers,” by Charles Dickens

12 Angry Men movie

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“The more you do it, the more you realize how pleasurable it is to listen.” – Celeste Headlee  

“Our species has only survived because of our conversational skills.” – Celeste Headlee  

“We have to stop working against our own biology and neurology, understand how we work best and give ourselves the environment that's best suited to make us successful.” – Celeste Headlee  

“There's a real connection to be made when someone feels heard.” – Celeste Headlee   

“Learn how to say, ‘I don't know.’” – Celeste Headlee  

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