How to Be Awesome at Your Job 678: How to Win Trust and Connect Masterfully with Riaz Meghji
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Jun 21, 2021 Riaz Meghji, a human connection expert with years of broadcast television experience, shares insights on becoming a better listener, embracing vulnerability without oversharing, and being assertively empathetic. He emphasizes intentional conversations, simplifying technology for deeper connections, and the power of specific praise and gratitude in relationships.
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Two Teachers In Every Conversation
- Riaz Meghji says every conversation contains two teachers: the asker and the answerer.
- Listening well lets the questioner teach by mirroring hidden insights back to the speaker.
Start By Asking What's On Their Mind
- Ask "What's on your mind?" first to prioritize the other person's priorities.
- Park your research and improvise around what they actually care about in the moment.
Listen Without Distraction
- Audit daily distractions and remove them one at a time to give undivided attention.
- Start small so you can sustain presence and deeper curiosity with others.