What Makes for Successful Conversation
Red diamonds are known as the most expensive and the rarest diamond color in the world. It is Communication Intelligence’s hope that the quotes shared in this section of the magazine will be rare “finds” that will be highly valued.
“The more charitably you listen, the better the conversation…”
Tavis Smiley, The Tavis Smiley Podcast at KBLA 1580 Talk Radio
“Let the guest know that this conversation matters to you. If you listen to the guest, they will always tell you where to go next; how to curate the conversation. If you think you’re leading the conversation, you’re doing it all wrong. Listen, not lead.”
Tavis Smiley, The Tavis Smiley Podcast at KBLA 1580 Talk Radio
“Being a great conversationalist starts with being a genuinely curious person. As interlocutor, are you sincerely interested in hearing what the other person has to say? Do you really care? Do you think you have a monopoly on the truth? Are you open to seeing the world through a different prism?”
Tavis Smiley, The Tavis Smiley Podcast at KBLA 1580 Talk Radio
“Generally, what informs and animates great conversation is a true curiosity and genuine empathy for the life journey of the person you’re interrogating.”
Tavis Smiley, The Tavis Smiley Podcast at KBLA 1580 Talk Radio
