58 pages 1 hour read

Charles Duhigg

Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2024

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Essay Topics

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How does Duhigg define “learning conversations,” and what role do they play in fostering meaningful connections? What factors distinguish “learning conversations” from other, less effective types of communication?

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How does Duhigg connect several of the book’s principles to the concept of emotional contagion? What is the wider significance of this concept in effective communication?

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Which mode of decision-making do you engage in more often: The logic of costs and benefits or the logic of similarities? What approaches and techniques would be most effective for dealing with each type of logic within a conversation?