What Makes Someone a Supercommunicator with Charles Duhigg
About this episode
Charles Duhigg discusses the science of communication and strategies for better conversations.
Why do some people instantly put us at ease while others leave us feeling unheard? Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Charles Duhigg joins Guy to explain the science behind meaningful conversations and why communication is a skill anyone can learn. Drawing from his bestselling book, Supercommunicators, Charles shares practical strategies for asking better questions, recognizing what people really need, and building deeper connections at work and in life. Along the way, he reveals surprising lessons from NASA astronauts, marriage counselors, CIA operatives, and groundbreaking psychological research. If you've ever wanted to become a better listener—or simply have better conversations—this episode is for you. -- 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…
People in this episode
Host: Guy Kawasaki
Guest: Charles Duhigg
Topics covered
- communication
- listening skills
- meaningful conversations
- psychological research
- relationships
- professional development
Keywords
- supercommunicators
- communication skills
- listening
- meaningful conversations
- Charles Duhigg
- Guy Kawasaki
- psychology
- relationships
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Supercommunicators
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