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"Some Tough Conversations"
🕑 Added 2022-06-16 12:05:59 +0000 UTCPatreon Exclusive. The Minimalists discuss proven tactics for tackling tough conversations with Vanessa Van Edwards, and they answer the following questions:
How does awkwardness affect you? (00:18)
How do you deal with imposter syndrome? (02:37)
How do you overcome shame? (04:31)
How do we use gestures appropriately? (07:01)
What is a “displacement tactic”? (11:15)
How does dopamine affect communication? (14:50)
What questions should we ask others to be more memorable? (15:33)
What’s the toughest conversation you’ve experienced? (25:02)
How do we best prepare for difficult conversations? (28:24)
How do we tactfully discuss challenging topics with colleagues and loved ones? (31:14)
How do we create lasting, meaningful friendships as adults? (38:53)
How do we use the power of silence responsibly? (50:26)
How do I break the habit of interrupting others? (53:29)
How do we interact with chronically negative people without letting them get us down? (59:05)
Who are “dream killers”? (59:33)
How do we project confidence while simultaneously being warm and polite? (1:04:02)
How do I remain calm and competent in a stressful situation I can’t escape? (1:07:07)
How do we identify negative cues? (1:09:34)
What is a common cue for others that you want a hug? (1:15:19)
LINKS
Article: Parable of the Chinese Farmer
Article: The Greatest Conversation Advice
Book: Captivate
Book: Cues
Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People
Book: Love People, Use Things
Contribute: Bridging the Financial Literacy Gap
Instagram: Mallory French
Instagram: Jordan Moore
Instagram: Podcast Shawn
Instagram: Jessica Williams
Instagram: Danny Unknwn
Meetup: Meetup.com
Meetup: Minimalist.org
Podcast: Lisa Ann
Resources: The Minimalists
Subscribe: The Minimalists
Text: 937-202-4654
Tour: The Minimalists
Watch: You Are Contagious
Website: Vanessa Van Edwards
YouTube: Vanessa Van Edwards
MAXIMS
“Charisma is about being interested.” —Vanessa Van Edwards
“To be understood by others, you must understand others.” —Ryan Nicodemus
“We’re very rehearsed at lying with our words, but far less so with our gestures.” —Vanessa Van Edwards
“Simple actions speak louder than bland natterings.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Actions talk—words balk.” —Ryan Nicodemus
“The body speaks the truth even when the mouth can’t.” —Ryan Nicodemus
“Everything we say involves everything we don’t say.” —Ryan Nicodemus
“Gestures speak—words lie.” —Vanessa Van Edwards
“Control is our backdoor into confidence.” —Vanessa Van Edwards
This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 344.
Comments
Shawn Smith
I love this episode and have been listening to it repeatedly all week.
Emma
❤️
Reiner Knudsen
Probably one of the best episodes so far. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and emotions. Very much appreciated.
