logo
episode-header-image
Jun 2021
6m 58s

Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell...

Jeremy Silva
About this episode

This is an audio version of my summary of Talking to Strangers.

My Favorite Quotes from Talking to Strangers

If you don’t begin in a state of trust, you can’t have meaningful social encounters.

The right way to talk to strangers is with caution and humility.

There are clues to making sense of a stranger, but attending to them requires care and attention.

This episode is also available as a blog post at https://jsilva.blog/2020/01/06/talking-strangers-summary/

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeremy-silva/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeremy-silva/support
Up next
Oct 2022
Will by Will Smith Summary
If you like biographies and the entertainment industry, I recommend reading, or listening to, Will by Will Smith. Will did the narration for the audiobook and he did an outstanding job. This is one of my favorite books that I've read in the last year. He shares his humanity and w ... Show More
28m 35s
Mar 2022
The Ideal Team Player Book Summary
The Ideal Team Player has insights into building company culture, what makes good team players, and specific tactics for interviewing and hiring. The book has value for any leaders, managers, employees, and especially for anyone involved in hiring and human resources. The book is ... Show More
22m 48s
Feb 2022
Built From Scratch Book Summary
Built from Scratch is the story of the founding and growth of The Home Depot. I really enjoyed this book and it is written in a similar style to Sam Walton Made in America. It covers topics of customer service, developing people, leadership, management, growth, and more. This epi ... Show More
9m 7s
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2024
How to Have a Difficult Conversation
Need to have a difficult conversation, but you're not sure what to say or how to say it? In this episode, I’m revealing 3 simple steps to confidently approach your next hard conversation. I'll guide you through the exact words to use, how to maintain your composure, and make sure ... Show More
12m 14s
Jun 2021
How to Start a Conversation in English in a Cool Way (5 Tips)
Are you looking to have a conversation but don't know how to start? Learn these five ways to start conversations in English. You will come off as confident, clear, and cool to whomever you're communicating with :) These 5 conversation starters are just what you need to have a con ... Show More
10m 35s
Mar 2022
36 - Gillian Sandstrom: Talking to Strangers
Kate chats with Gillian Sandstrom, a Senior Lecturer in the Psychology of Kindness at the University of Sussex and the Director of the Sussex Centre for Research on Kindness. Gillian’s work focuses on the benefits of minimal social interactions with “weak ties” and strangers, and ... Show More
47m 18s
Jan 2023
TAP 508 - How To Have More Meaningful Conversations
Summary: In this episode, I talk about what mindful conversations are and some suggestions for how having these mindful conversations can lead to deeper connections with those around us.  Links: Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/timjp Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: ... Show More
18m 4s
Dec 2024
[Quick Tip] How to be a Great Guest and Still Share Your Message Effectively on Podcasts, Panels & Fireside Chats - 307
“I’ve been booked to do a fireside chat at a conference, have you got any tips?” This is a question I got a few weeks ago from one of my Green Room clients, and she actually had the event this week.  In response I shared with her some tactics she could use before and during the e ... Show More
21m 12s
Oct 2023
Beginner Episode #2 - Small Talk
Esther and Ruth meet again by accident in a Starbucks. To read the words of the conversation, go to missruthsenglish.com/listening-practice --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/miss-ruths-english/support 
2m 24s
Jul 2017
464. How I make episodes of the podcast (Part 1)
Talking about the creative side of making podcast episodes, including some thoughts on how to come up with ideas and how to speak in front of an audience. Watch out for various phrases with 'get' during the episode. Episode page on teacherluke.co.uk http://wp.me/p4IuUx-7QS Spoken ... Show More
1h 16m
Jun 23
496 | Good Talk
The Minimalists talk about communicating with people who are unwilling to change their minds, the qualities of productive conversation, finding ways to be happy without knowing your purpose, a simple approach to getting divorced, the proper way to identify a narcissist, being a m ... Show More
40m 25s
Jun 2024
2016: 6 Ways to Make People Like You
On today’s episode, we're diving into a recent mastermind meeting with our elite practice mastermind private coaching members. The focus of the discussion was on conversation, rapport building, and building trust quickly. Mark referenced Dale Carnegie's iconic book, "How to Win F ... Show More
19m 4s
Feb 2025
The Conversations that Bring Us Closer
Last week on the show, we looked at the science of conversation, and how even ordinary chats can involve a delicate dance of coordination. This week, we explore the discussions we all dread: the tough ones. Telling someone they treated us poorly. Demanding a raise. Taking away an ... Show More
49m 17s