The Good Question Podcast

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Join Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business School professor and author of TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves, as she unpacks the secrets of effective communication. Through her innovative TALK framework—Topic selection, Asking questions, Levity, and Kindness—Alison offers practical strategies to elevate your conversation skills in both personal and professional settings.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • Groundbreaking scientific methods for studying conversation.
  • How biomarkers reveal the emotional dynamics of communication.
  • The concept of entrainment and its role in connecting with others.
  • Insights into the acoustic properties that shape effective dialogue.
  • How Alison’s experience as an identical twin informs her research on interpersonal communication.

Ready to refine your conversation skills with insights from a behavioral research expert? Pick up your copy of TALK today here, and follow Alison’s journey on her website.

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr