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Mar 11
How to become more patient, with Sarah Schnitker, PhD
Life is full of situations -- and people -- that try our patience, from a standstill traffic jam to an obstinate preschooler who won’t put on her shoes. Sarah Schnitker, PhD, talks about why patience can be so hard to come by; whether modern life and modern technology have made u ... Show More
35m 13s
Mar 4
Incentivizing recovery: Why contingency management works to treat addiction, with Lara Coughlin, PhD, and Michael McDonell, PhD
More than half of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. involve stimulants like methamphetamine and cocaine. There are no medications to treat stimulant addiction, but there is a behavioral treatment that works: contingency management, which involves offering tangible, immediate rewar ... Show More
45m 29s
Feb 25
Catching fire: What goes viral and why? With Jonah Berger, PhD
Why do some ideas, products, news stories and trends spread like wildfire, while others disappear? Jonah Berger, PhD, discusses the science of what catches on; the psychological forces that drive word of mouth, including social currency and high-arousal emotions like awe and ange ... Show More
41m 33s
Feb 2025
We Need to Talk
<p>Just because we’ve been doing something for a long time doesn’t mean we’re doing it right. One part of our lives where this may be particularly true is when we're talking with others. This week, we bring you the first of a two-part look at what makes someone skilled at sociali ... Show More
51m 15s
Jan 2025
The science of better workplace conversations
What can we learn about the way we speak by analysing thousands of everyday conversations? That’s a question that fascinates Alison Wood Brooks. Alison, an associate professor at Harvard Business School, and author of the forthcoming book, Talk: The Science of Conversation and th ... Show More
17m 41s
Mar 2024
Better conversations, better relationships
41m 16s
Jul 2025
You 2.0: The Path to Contentment + Your Questions Answered on Conversations
<p>Many of us believe that hard work and persistence are the key to achieving our goals. But is that true when it comes to the pursuit of happiness? This week, we revisit a conversation with psychologist <a href="https://psychology.berkeley.edu/people/iris-mauss">Iris Mauss</a>, ... Show More
1h 31m
Feb 2025
The Conversations that Bring Us Closer
<p>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 ... Show More
49m 17s
Aug 2024
594: Charles Duhigg - Asking Deeper Questions, Developing Listening Skills, The Matching Principle, The Harvard Study, and How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection (Super Communicators)
46m 21s
Feb 2025
How to Master Small Talk & Why We Do Things Without Knowing Why- SYSK Choice
Is there a reason we have eyebrows? Pretty much every part of the human body has a reason for being there and eyebrows actually have three reasons. I begin this episode by explaining what they are. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/58424/why-do-we-have-eyebrows
Every relations ... Show More
47m 5s
Sep 2024
How to have productive conversations as a busy adult with ADHD
34m 34s
Mar 2025
The science behind dramatically better conversations | Charles Duhigg
The key to deeply connecting with others is about more than just talking — it's about asking the right kinds of questions, says journalist and author Charles Duhigg. He explores research-backed tools to have more meaningful conversations, sharing a simple yet powerful approach to ... Show More
13m 12s
Jul 2025
Why We Have Tip-of-the-Tongue Moments & How to Make Better Conversation
If you enjoy eating nuts – good for you! Nuts are healthy. But you might be surprised to hear just how healthy they are - and you don’t have to eat very many to get the benefits. This episode begins with a look at a fascinating study on nuts that has been going on for decades. ht ... Show More
49m 53s
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 how anyone can learn to communicate better, the best way to build rapport with someon ... Show More
<p>Charles Duhigg’s bestseller <em>The Power of Habit</em> was the definitive guide to building and sustaining successful habits.</p><br><p>His new book, <a href="https://amzn.to/3Pa8dRE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Supercommunicators</a>, grapples with the knotty t ... Show More
<p dir="ltr">Read our book, The Score That Matters <a href= "https://amzn.to/3XxHi7p">https://amzn.to/3XxHi7p</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Full show notes at <a href= "https://www.learningleader.com">www.LearningLeader.com</a> </p> <p>This episode is supported by <a href= "https://bit.ly ... Show More
<p class="MsoNormal">Some of the challenges we as adults with ADHD <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>are rooted in communication….That can be with co-workers, our boss, clients, family members…and others.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Expectations with clients.</p> <p class="Ms ... Show More
