How to Become a Super Communicator

What’s the difference between those people who can connect with almost anyone & those of us who become sweaty, anxious & unsure when it comes to having a conversation with anyone who’s not in our inner circle? Pulitzer prize-winning reporter Charles Duhigg says these expert connectors are what’s called super communicators. He’s researched their skills & how we can all become one for his latest book Super Communicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. Today, he’ll teach you those skills. This episode is brought to you by YouFoodz, for $200 of your first 5 boxes use the code HELPFUL or order via⁠⁠ ⁠this link⁠⁠⁠. CONNECT WITH US Connect with⁠⁠ ⁠That's Helpful⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. Find Charles on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ & via⁠⁠ ⁠his website.⁠⁠⁠ BOOK Super Communicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - [email protected] TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:15 What is a super communicator? 00:05:19 The importance of deep questions 00:06:47 Reciprocal vulnerability 00:06:47 The risks of deriving self worth from work 00:10:13 Learning conversations 00:11:42 How comparison culture adds to the problem 00:12:42 The importance of curiosity 00:15:10 Non-linguistic cues 00:17:55 The importance of authenticity 00:20:06 Not everything has to be a conversation 00:21:20 How to show people you’re listening 00:26:10 Communicating with kids 00:28:18 Teaching your kids to be better communicators 00:32:30 Skills for online communication 00:35:34 Why communication is our super power 00:37:50 The main thing to remember…