Communication Professor Reacts to Jordan Peterson's Zebra Story

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[slo-poke]

The first thing he did was to inform the audience the would be short. This helps impatient people pay attention.

[tuomolahti]

I listened to his story as a beautiful example how one can seek protection from a group. It is a survival story also.

[Zanroff]

The way he tells stories make them stick in my mind. I remember most of his stories I've listened to and the purpose for telling them.

[WindmillChef]

Great video,
One aspect about Dr. Peterson's communication methods is that he is very dynamic. Nearly every word that he speaks, he speaks very explicitly, as if he puts great effort in just getting the word out of his mouth, he sounds kind of loud, messaging that he wants to be heard. He is not monotonic, his sentences are up and down in tone, and thus in emotions and he is a very emotional speaker, he makes strong eye contact, uses his hands, shoulders, his entire body to communicate, when he tells a painful content, he looks and sound like he himself is in pain.
All put together, he is high energy and it is sort of contagious, we, listeners pick up on it and listen in high energy fashion. We are not likely to fall asleep while listening to Jordan Peterson.

[liamjordan]

The lean in from him at the beginning makes you take note and the draw back into his chair reminded me of reeling in fish. It’s why I’m never full comfortable on the phone, too much can be missed by not seeing body language. Good breakdown 👍🏻

[remi]

Mr. Lyon, I appreciate the work and thought you put into your videos. I never think I walk away from your videos without knowing a few new things about communication.

[storytellermistymator]

All of your points about effective storytelling were spot on! Well done.

[bfraumeni]

I've been listening to many of your communication stories and was very interested to see how this one would unfold. Jokingly i say you take a big risk these days having an opinion about people like Jordan. Thank you for the very objective review of the event. It is refreshing to be able to listen to something that is not intended to polarize.

[vilmabock]

🤗 You are a tremendous blessing! Thank you. You are an amazing comunicator.

[siwardwoudstra]

I know you're avoiding politics, which I like very much. But analyzing this story you're analyzing something potentially political without revealing your true colors and without adding to polarization. Which I like even better.

[brentburns]

I think you are very good at telling stories yourself. So I’m in good company you and Dr. Peterson.
Thank you.
🙏🇨🇦🙏

[loganwilcox]

A herd of zebras is called a "dazzle"

In case you wanted to know

[MoneyMakeoverSpecialist]

I am blown away in your critiques. Thanks. I just subscribed.

With respect to Jordan Peterson's work, you are absolutely right. He gained notoriety and popularity from several of his books, speeches, and research. His thoughts about and on religion, gender, gender equality, race, sexuality, sexual orientation and the biological component of these topics has ruffled people's opinion of him in the United States. I have cringed a time or two but I am more open to hearing dialogue and discuss ideas. Talk about elevating yourself with regard to your work and people will knock you down for your opinions without any supporting facts.

I respect and revere him for his mind. He has the ability to think consciously, rationally, emotionally and critically about himself and the world around him. Sadly, we are taught to take orders, not think critically. He is a master communicator who uses symbolic language to make us understand what he wants us to know. His clinical and psychological research/study methods establishes the rationality behind his thinking. I believe his experience with studying and observing people and their behavior is why he communicates so effectively. Humans are flawed and he understands it. While I haven't read his research, he reminds me of Robert Greene and Robert Cialdidni.

Thanks for such an awesome critique of his effective communication style.

[kreepykim]

ALEX THE LYON!! I am so excited that my husband randomly found this channel! Absolutely one of my favorite professors. So excited to start binge watching these videos!

[hairychest]

Alex, you yourself captivate me with your very intellectual break downs of speeches you listen

[mr.guennoun]

Very well-done, Alex. We want more on storytelling if possible.

[sgordon]

Great to hear some non partisan sounding praise of Jordan Peterson. I wonder how he became such a gifted storyteller??? Is it a natural gift I wonder? I think some people are born leaders who do stand out and traditionally they would have been first in line in the battles. Either great if they win or fatal if they lose. The crowd senses safety but other potential leaders sense a threat.

[starffgamer]

This story was fabulous this story got into my mind Jordan has outstanding confident Alex I've seen you, Lisa mojsin from accurate English then I saw you the first time I got to fan of you, you are the brilliant person in this world I like your accent thanks.

[ryder]

You should do Prince Andrew’s interview

[bunkbedsunlimited]

Well done! This was comprehensive to the point that anyone can profit from it. Keep up the good work.