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Supercommunicators

How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection

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By: Charles Duhigg
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From the author of the global bestseller, The Power of Habit

Who and what are supercommunicators? They're the people who can steer a conversation to a successful conclusion. They are able to talk about difficult topics without giving offence. They know how to make others feel at ease and share what they think. They're brilliant facilitators and decision-guiders. How do they do it?

In this groundbreaking new book, Charles Duhigg unravels the secrets of the supercommunicators to reveal the art - and the science - of successful communication. He unpicks the different types of everyday conversation and pinpoints why some go smoothly while others swiftly fall apart. He reveals the conversational questions and gambits that bring people together. And he shows how even the most tricky of encounters can be turned around. In the process, he shows why a CIA operative was able to win over a reluctant spy, how a member of a jury got his fellow jurors to view an open-and-shut case differently, and what a doctor found they needed to do to engage with a vaccine sceptic.

Above all, he reveals the techniques we can all master to successfully connect with others, however tricky the circumstances. Packed with fascinating case studies and drawing on cutting-edge research, this book will change the way you think about what you say, and how you say it.

©2024 Charles Duhigg (P)2024 Penguin Audio Career Success Communication & Social Skills Personal Success

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This is not just a riveting read about how to understand others better. It’s also a revealing look at how to be understood. Charles Duhigg delivers a winning combination of stories, studies, and guidance that might well transform the worst communicators you know into some of the best. (Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential)
Our personal and professional success depend upon our ability to understand and be understood, and yet, we typically leave this up to intuition. In Supercommunicators, Charles Duhigg goes through a mountain of research — and some riveting stories — and unearths practical tactics to show that anyone can become a more effective listener, speaker, and even social media poster. (David Epstein, bestselling author of Range and The Sports Gene)
Charles Duhigg does it again, with a book we all need to read. Using his unique mix of stories and science, he gives us Supercommunicators, a guide to better conversation and deeper human connection. If you want to improve your communication skills at work and in life, this book is the place the start. (Arthur C. Brooks, Professor, Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School, and #1 New York Times bestselling author of FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH and co-author (with Oprah Winfrey) of BUILD THE LIFE YOU WANT)

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very actionable

great book with lots of actionable advice. the book is well narrated which makes it quite enjoyable

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Addictive listen!

All the stories and curious questions made for such an interesting read. I feel my brain ticking over with amazement and interest eager to hear more.

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Huge eye opener when it comes to the foundations of good communication

This was a great read, full of insights and real world examples. Loved the story on Big Bang Theory, and Netflix. Much of this book ties into better performance, which was unexpected but also really valuable information. Thank you Charles!

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Get it!!

Great book and stories! Highly recommended and has some great tips that will definitely help you to understand, connect, and communicate.

I will definitely listen and read this book again

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Connection is 2 way

For as long as I can remember people have said that I am great to talk to.
I find people fascinating and their stories even more so. So, naturally I ask questions, and they talk. People love to talk. And they love the sound of their own names when I ask them more questions.

Of late, I have noticed that I don’t do much talking about my own experiences. Is this because I am too busy asking all the questions, or is it something else.

This book has helped me to understand that real communication is our ability to connect on a deep and personal level. And that goes both ways.

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Inspiring and insightful

What I liked the most about this audiobook is how relatable the stories and lessons are to everyone's life and how we deal with other people. It shows the impact of our relationships on our own health, happiness and well-being. It also shows you practical ways to deal with problems and even to anticipate them before they arise. It is really insightful and well written. Narrative delivery was engaging and heartfelt

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must read for those who want to communicate better

I have read a lot of communication books, but this one is now in my top 5 must read or listen when it comes to communicating . Charles detailed the concepts with interesting stories and backed it up with recent research. the chapters are never boring and it's read in a very engaging way. I have listened to the books twice and I can't wait to read the printed version.

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Connectedness

Read all to find that at the end of the day what makes for a happy life is loving neighbour as yourself I.e. making time for connections above all, especially with those we love. This interest in others makes us ‘super communicators’!

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Highly Recommend

Well researched work. Well narrated. Practical. Chapters integrated well. Great use of summaries after sections.

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Fantastic

It is easy now to see what I heard before but returned to those same thoughts through the book was a great reminder on social behaviour,

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