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The Art of Communication with Charles Duhigg

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Release Date: 08/03/2024

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Hello and welcome back to The Robin Zander Show!

For today’s episode, I sat down with New York Times bestselling author, Charles Duhigg.

In this episode, Charles and I talk about the art of communication and the insights from his new book, "Super Communicators." We explore how effective communication is a skill that anyone can learn, focusing on the importance of asking deep questions to connect with others.Charles shares his experiences, including lessons from his time as a reporter in Iraq, and how understanding the types of conversations – practical, emotional, and social – can improve relationships.

It was a pleasure having Charles on the podcast! Find his book here: https://www.charlesduhigg.com/supercommunicators