A talk with social scientist Saul Albert (saulalbert.net) about conversation analysis — the scientific analysis of talking — and the wider field of ethnomethodology. Topics discussed: what conversation analysis (CA) is and how it's done; some of the interesting findings in CA; Saul's own research; the complexity and difficulty of communication; the role of s ... Show More
Nov 2023
How to have great conversations, with Charles Duhigg and Michael Yeomans, PhD
Conversational chemistry might seem intangible, but psychologists are beginning figure out what makes some conversations work while others fall apart. Charles Duhigg, author of the upcoming book “Supercommunicators,” and conversation researcher Michael Yeomans, PhD, talk about ho ... Show More
48m 48s
Feb 2021
How To Teach Behavior Analysis: Session 147 with DiGennaro-Reed, Reed, and Madden
<p>In this episode of Behavioral Observations, I chat with Drs. Florence DiGennaro-Reed, Derek Reed, and Gregory Madden. While we talked a bit about their new book, <em><a href= "https://amzn.to/2OkLbLp">An Introduction to Behavior Analysis</a></em>, we framed the discussion arou ... Show More
1h 14m
Mar 2021
Alex Jamieson and Bob Gower on Conversations for Radical Alignment
Alex Jamieson is a holistic weight loss and nutrition and lifestyle coach who has appeared on Oprah, Martha Stewart Living, CNN, Fox News, USA Today, and People Magazine.
Bob Gower is a consultant who helps organizations become future-ready and more effective. He has worked with ... Show More
51m 36s
Jun 2023
Episode 57: Bridging the Gap: Transforming Your PhD Thesis into an Engaging Magazine with dr. Liza Cornet
<p>In this episode, we interview Liza Cornet, an expert in making PhD theses more approachable for a broad audience. We discuss her fun and innovative magazine, which translates theses into engaging stories, and offer tips for PhD students looking to communicate their research. W ... Show More
37m 55s
Apr 2021
Why you should talk to strangers, with Gillian Sandstrom, PhD, and Jon Levy
Despite the fact that so many people profess to dislike making small talk, it turns out that talking to strangers and acquaintances can actually strengthen our mental health and enrich our lives. What do we gain from meeting new people? What have we been missing out on this past ... Show More
41m 46s
Feb 2024
3084: An Excerpt from the book Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg on How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection
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Episode 3084:
Charles Duhigg's "Supercommunicators" explores the art of mastering meaningful conversations by unveiling the three t ... Show More
12m 52s
Jun 2023
How to Get Better Results: Session 230 with John Austin
Today's guest is Dr. John Austin, who has been in the OBM trenches as a student, professor, and frontline consultant for over 20 years. Before continuing with the usual opening remarks, I'm going to make a rare ask of you. Two asks actually. This is perhaps one of the most action ... Show More
1h 31m