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The science of better workplace conversations
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5 Communication Secrets That Will Make People Respect You & Love You
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<p>Have you struggled to speak up when it matters most? My guest Sam Horn has devoted her career to helping people transform awkward moments into open communication. </p><br><p>In this episode, Sam shares her expertise on how to find your voice, even on eggshells. We explore esse ... Show More
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This episode will completely change the way you think about communication.
What you learn will boost your influence and make you more confident.
If you…
Overthink what you said hours after a meeting,
Freeze up when it’s your turn to talk,
Or want to sound more confident without faking it…
This is your blueprint for better conversations at work, in re ... Show More
<p dir="ltr">You talk all day. Here's how to do it better, according to a professor from Harvard Business School.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://alisonwoodbrooks.com/">Alison Wood Brooks</a> comes from the Harvard Business School, where she teaches a course called "<a href= "h ... Show More
<p>Harvard professor Alison Wood Brooks reveals why those perfectly polished conversations we see in movies and TV are actually making it harder for us to connect in real life.</p><br><p>In her new book <a href="https://amzn.to/3JexqKA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">< ... Show More
<p dir="ltr">Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 520, an interview with the author of <em>TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves,</em> Alison Wood Brooks.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, Alison shares how her experiences at Harvard sh ... Show More
