How Conversation Works: 6 Lessons for Better Communication
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- $5.99
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Publisher Description
Regardless of age or occupation, conversation can be tricky. But like it or not, it's one of the most important things you do on a daily basis. Successful conversations help you advance professionally and make, maintain, and deepen relationships. Moreover, research shows that talking, when done on a substantive level, is correlated with a feeling of happiness and general well-being.
In just six lectures, Professor Curzan teaches you key strategies that can dramatically improve your ability to converse with anyone, from strangers to supervisors. This highly practical course focuses on the fundamental principles you need to become more conversationally aware and savvy at home, in the workplace, and beyond. You'll learn graceful ways of pointing out a mistake, asking someone to do something he or she doesn't want to do, preparing a person for "no," asking for a big favor, and providing information the recipient doesn't want to hear. You'll also learn devices for skillfully opening and closing exchanges, taking turns "negotiating the conversational floor," sending people subtle signals, and sharing the conversational burden to make discussions feel more mutual and enjoyable.
Whether you want to build rapport with colleagues, promote yourself in an interview, give a winning presentation, ingratiate yourself with your boss, or even create a connection on a first date, knowing what to say and how to say it allows for more productive, smoother interactions.Professor Curzan helps you get ahead by outlining simple techniques for accomplishing all of these goals and more.
Disclaimer: Please note that this recording may include references to supplemental texts or print references that are not essential to the program and not supplied with your purchase.
Customer Reviews
Great audio
I enjoyed this and have been able to apply it in life to see an amazing improvement. My conservations are now more beneficial at work and personally. My 9 year old also benefited from this. We listened to it and discussed it on our last road trip and I have seen a difference in her conservations. Highly recommend.
Loved it
For anybody who needs help on communication this is for you now you know were to put the hmm and umm
Disappointing - Seems geared to a junior high/HS audience
My experience with Great Courses has been excellent for the most part but I found this one to be a bit of a dud. The "learnings" are so simple and obvious that it seems most appropriate for a young teen or someone who is learning the very basics of conversation. If you're interested in learning about more complex nuance in conversation, this is no the way to go. On the other hand, if you have young children, this could be useful for someone who needs to understand the very basics.