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10 Ways to have a better conversation... you have something to learn. "Set aside your personal opinion" is a tip for having a better conversation. Here are some more tips: Assume you have something to learn: Use open-ended questions Ask questions that require descriptive answers rather than a yes/no answer Use softer, less harsh verbiage Must Listen.. Old discussion of May 2005- Ted Talks. but worth listen to It. Celeste Headlee (she/her)

10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation Don't miss this TED Talk! Yesterday, I was talking about how communication is key to the success or failure of your projects, and I think this talk is just a great complement. In this video, Celeste Headlee mentions an article written by a school teacher who realizes that "conversational competence might be the most overlooked skill we fail to teach." and she talks about her 10 rules to be a good conversationalist: 1. Be present 2. Don't pontificate (enter every conversation knowing you have something to learn) 3. Use open-ended questions 4. Go with the flow (get rid of your thoughts and listen) 5. If you don't know, say that you don't know 6. Don't equate your experience with theirs 7. Try not to repeat yourself 8. Stay out of the weeds (forget the details)   9. Listen (Skill #1 to develop!) 10. Be brief What do you think? Are you a good conversationalist? Do you agree that conversational competence is the most overlooked skill?

Navigating Misunderstandings: Tensions and Conversations Unfold Join us in this gripping exploration of human emotions as Speaker 12 confronts misunderstandings and tensions in a public setting. Witness the powerful exchanges that reveal deep-seated truths and the need for open dialogue. Don't miss this poignant reflection on communication and connection! #HumanConnection #ConversationMatters #EmotionalDialogue #Misunderstanding #PublicDiscourse #ConflictResolution #SocietalTensions #OpenDialogue #CommunicationSkills #RealLifeDrama

"We are losing our listening." - Julian Treasure In this TED talk, Treasure gives us five exercises to practice conscious listening in our noisy world. Which exercise do you find the most helpful in becoming a better listener? https://lnkd.in/exGkMvk

Here's my Monday pick: Struggling with feedback? This book changed my perspective. Peek into Radical Candor: https://lnkd.in/edmUadMs Learn how ruinous empathy can hinder communication and the impact of open dialogue. Already read it? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Why Personal Space Matters: A Confrontation You Shouldn't Miss! Join Speaker 09 in this gripping confrontation as they delve into the crucial topic of personal space and boundaries. Witness the tension rise as they passionately express their views on respect and communication. Don't miss this eye-opening discussion! #PersonalSpace #Confrontation #RespectBoundaries #CommunicationMatters #TensionInDialogue #Speaker09 #LifeLessons #HealthyRelationships #ConflictResolution #SocialAwareness

"You need to enter every conversation assuming that you have something to learn."     I listen to Celeste Headlee's TED Talk on a regular basis. Every time I watch it, I find myself agreeing with everything she says, but also remembering that I still have big room for improvement in all of the ten elements she addresses.   The added bonus: I laugh out loud each time I watch it. Her talk is not only wise and moving ... her comic timing is gorgeous too. What I want to continually revisit is my ratio of talking to listening. I learn so much from my brilliant colleagues at Speexx - "everyone is an expert in something" - but I only learn from them when my mouth is shut and my ears are not. I don't want to miss out on that exceptional learning opportunity!    I used to have a reminder to watch this TED Talk annually. I just changed it to quarterly. Thank you Celeste Headlee (she/her) for this brilliant content, and for keeping me on the right track to "keeping my mouth shut as often as I possibly can, keeping my mind open, and being prepared to be amazed".   #LearningAndDevelopment #Listening

When You Run Out of Answers: The Awkward Truth Join us in this gripping chapter where our main character confronts the unsettling reality of unanswered questions. Experience the tension as they explore the necessity of actions and seek reassurance amidst confusion. Can clarity be found when everything feels uncertain? Dive into this thought-provoking dialogue! #AwkwardRealization #Confrontation #Inquiry #UnansweredQuestions #SelfDiscovery #EmotionalJourney #CharacterDevelopment #ThoughtProvoking #Dialogue #LifeLessons

Listen. To words, tone, body language, energy and pay attention to someone else. I enjoyed this Ted talk because we can all learn to have better conversations. https://buff.ly/44X4j3u #TedTalik #Listening #Tone #BodyLanguage #Attentive #RealListening #Caring #Conversation