This SKILL Is Our #1 Human Superpower | Charles Duhigg X Rich Roll Podcast

Rich Roll

Feb 22, 2024

Episode description

Rich sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charles Duhigg to discuss his new book Supercommunicators. This discussion explores the neuroscience and psychology that shape our interactions and connection with others, and much more. To read more about Charles and peruse the full show notes, go here 👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll815
✌🏼🌱 - Rich

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FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS, DAN DRAKE & MORGAN MCRAE
https://www.blakecurtis.net/
https://www.dandrake333.com/

TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:56 Weaving Storytelling into Non-Fiction
00:03:56 Supercommunicators and How Conversation Matters
00:06:09 Finding Mood and Intention in Conversation
00:08:45 Vulnerability in Communication
00:10:22 Golden Age of Understanding Communication
00:11:28 What Makes a Super Communicator?
00:14:03 Neural Entrainment in Communication
00:15:04 Connection and Happiness
00:16:26 Connectedness and Long-Term Well-Being
00:18:14 Conversation as Negotiation?
00:22:27 Deep Questions and Authenticity
00:24:26 Understanding Others' Perspectives
00:27:12 Authenticity in Communication
00:30:33 Urgency of Genuine Communication
00:32:17 A Learning Mindset in Conversation
00:33:16 Sponsor Break
00:34:39 Civil Conversation Experiment
00:35:34 Looping for Understanding
00:37:03 Training and Experiment
00:37:32 Online Communication Experiment
00:38:17 Adapting Communication
00:39:23 Impact of Communication Format
00:40:02 Online Discourse Reflection
00:42:02 Rehab Experience
00:46:18 Vulnerability and Connection
00:47:20 Optimism and Humility in Conversation
00:48:45 Strategy for Difficult Conversations
00:54:24 The Importance of Understanding
00:56:11 The Matching Principle
01:00:01 A Former NASA Psychiatrist's Vetting Process
01:04:11 Sponsor Break
01:07:45 Controlling the Parameters of a Conversation
01:10:38 Leadership and Respect in a Meeting
01:15:03 Habitual Super Communicators
01:16:46 Tools for Effective Conversation
01:19:01 Addressing Avoidant Conversations
01:22:08 Deep Listening
01:25:34 Pressure of Writing Another Successful Book
01:29:30 Personal Impact of Writing 'The Power of Habit'
01:31:16 The Importance of Connection for Changing Habits
01:33:16 Insights from Intimate Relationships and Family Dynamics
01:37:56 Understanding Habit Formation and Addiction
01:41:29 Transformation, Habit Change and Self-Reflection
01:44:40 The Power of Transformation and Growth
01:49:02 Connecting with Oneself
01:51:10 The Science of Small Wins and Momentum
01:52:30 The Mystery of Change
01:54:36 The Process of Change and Self-Discovery
01:56:53 The Power of Storytelling and Empathy
01:59:05 Optimism for Raising Consciousness in Communication
02:02:01 Closing Remarks
02:03:15 Credits

* * * * *

NEW TO RICH?
Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles:
http://bit.ly/otillonyt
http://bit.ly/vegansglam

I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE:
2630 Conejo Spectrum St.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

#richroll #richrollpodcast

Episode description

Rich sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charles Duhigg to discuss his new book Supercommunicators. This discussion explores the neuroscience and psychology that shape our interactions and connection with others, and much more. To read more about Charles and peruse the full show notes, go here 👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll815
✌🏼🌱 - Rich

This Episode Brought To You By...

PLUNGE
Use code RICHROLL for $150 OFF 👉 https://bit.ly/theplunge2024

SEED
Use code RICHROLL25 for 25% OFF 👉 https://bit.ly/seed2024

LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST
Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes
Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify
Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods

Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com
Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc
Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail

CONNECT WITH RICH
✩ Website - http://richroll.com​
✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/
✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/
✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll
✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans
✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich
✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/
✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​
✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/
✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/
✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll

FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS, DAN DRAKE & MORGAN MCRAE
https://www.blakecurtis.net/
https://www.dandrake333.com/

TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:56 Weaving Storytelling into Non-Fiction
00:03:56 Supercommunicators and How Conversation Matters
00:06:09 Finding Mood and Intention in Conversation
00:08:45 Vulnerability in Communication
00:10:22 Golden Age of Understanding Communication
00:11:28 What Makes a Super Communicator?
00:14:03 Neural Entrainment in Communication
00:15:04 Connection and Happiness
00:16:26 Connectedness and Long-Term Well-Being
00:18:14 Conversation as Negotiation?
00:22:27 Deep Questions and Authenticity
00:24:26 Understanding Others' Perspectives
00:27:12 Authenticity in Communication
00:30:33 Urgency of Genuine Communication
00:32:17 A Learning Mindset in Conversation
00:33:16 Sponsor Break
00:34:39 Civil Conversation Experiment
00:35:34 Looping for Understanding
00:37:03 Training and Experiment
00:37:32 Online Communication Experiment
00:38:17 Adapting Communication
00:39:23 Impact of Communication Format
00:40:02 Online Discourse Reflection
00:42:02 Rehab Experience
00:46:18 Vulnerability and Connection
00:47:20 Optimism and Humility in Conversation
00:48:45 Strategy for Difficult Conversations
00:54:24 The Importance of Understanding
00:56:11 The Matching Principle
01:00:01 A Former NASA Psychiatrist's Vetting Process
01:04:11 Sponsor Break
01:07:45 Controlling the Parameters of a Conversation
01:10:38 Leadership and Respect in a Meeting
01:15:03 Habitual Super Communicators
01:16:46 Tools for Effective Conversation
01:19:01 Addressing Avoidant Conversations
01:22:08 Deep Listening
01:25:34 Pressure of Writing Another Successful Book
01:29:30 Personal Impact of Writing 'The Power of Habit'
01:31:16 The Importance of Connection for Changing Habits
01:33:16 Insights from Intimate Relationships and Family Dynamics
01:37:56 Understanding Habit Formation and Addiction
01:41:29 Transformation, Habit Change and Self-Reflection
01:44:40 The Power of Transformation and Growth
01:49:02 Connecting with Oneself
01:51:10 The Science of Small Wins and Momentum
01:52:30 The Mystery of Change
01:54:36 The Process of Change and Self-Discovery
01:56:53 The Power of Storytelling and Empathy
01:59:05 Optimism for Raising Consciousness in Communication
02:02:01 Closing Remarks
02:03:15 Credits

* * * * *

NEW TO RICH?
Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles:
http://bit.ly/otillonyt
http://bit.ly/vegansglam

I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE:
2630 Conejo Spectrum St.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

#richroll #richrollpodcast

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