About this episode

Julia Minson joins Guy Kawasaki to discuss how to disagree better and maintain relationships during conflicts.

Behavioral scientist Julia Minson joins Guy Kawasaki to unpack why most arguments fail and how we can disagree without destroying relationships. They explore the psychology behind conflict, the surprising limits of body language, and the communication habits that make people feel heard. Julia also shares the HEAR framework from her new book, How to Disagree Better, offering practical ways to handle difficult conversations at work, at home, and online. If you’ve ever walked away from an argument wishing it had gone differently, this episode will change the way you communicate. -- Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you remarkable. His Remarkable People podcast features interviews with remarkable people such as Jane Goodall, Marc Benioff, Woz, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Bob Cialdini. Every episode will make you more remarkable. With his decades of experience in Silicon Valley as a Venture Capitalist and advisor to the top entrepreneurs in the world, Guy’s questions come from a place of curiosity and passion for technology, start-ups, entrepreneurship, and marketing. If you love society and culture, documentaries, and business podcasts, take a second to follow Remarkable People…

People in this episode

Host: Guy Kawasaki

Guest: Julia Minson

Topics covered

• communication
• conflict resolution
• psychology
• relationships
• difficult conversations

Keywords

• disagreement
• communication habits
• HEAR framework
• behavioral science
• conflict psychology

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: How to Disagree Better

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