How to Have Deeper Conversations

Conversations can be a source of frustration, but they can also be the source of our deepest and most fulfilling joys. The bonds that we form with others are forged in large part through conversations. In this episode, we’ll talk about the key skill needed to have good conversations.

[rosiebujard]

Thank you so much for this! Your comment that pauses are where the bond deepens really changed my perspective on conversations, and friendship in general. I think a lot of people today are afraid of silence, to the point where it often seems like pauses are a sign of a shallow friendship. But as you mention here, silence is where growth occurs.

[RobertAGahlJr]

"The pauses are where the bond develops." "Listening is a superpower."

[RobertAGahlJr]

"Silence echoes eternity: it's endless time. 'I have all the time you need.''".

[orbeuniversity]

Great episode. I remember about 3 years ago talking with one of my high-school students about moments of silence in conversations. What surprised me a lot was their fear of silence in conversations. They had different "tecniques" to kill silence, and when they couldn't do anything, they told me: "Sir, when it gets to that point, we just open up our smartphones." I kept emphasizing to her that there is nothing wrong with silence and that she should not panic. I wish I had know all this back then. I would have told her: "Listening is Silent Love". Keep us posted on OptimalWork for high-school lads. - Thank you for your work.

[nightshift]

I know a gentleman who's greatest skill has been to listen and he has incredible wealth and a blissful life because of this. By the way brilliant video. Very generous ro make this available. I used to be very good at listening but as I've gotten older I've forgotten the benefit I got personally from doing this. Thanks again.

[bomoya]

La force du silence... on y revient encore et encore. Tres instructif!

[artbennett]

Sharif and Dr. Majeres. What a great discussion on a critical topic. Which book by Barbara Euland are you referring to about blocking our inner being? Thank you about articulating the power of listening.