10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation

Celeste Headlee

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10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation

10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation

by Celeste Headlee

TED201611 min

Celeste Headlee shares 10 useful rules for having better conversations. When your job hinges on how well you talk to people, you learn a lot about how to have conversations... and that most of us don't converse very well. Celeste has worked as a radio host for decades, and she knows the ingredients of a great conversation: Honesty, brevity, clarity and a healthy amount of listening. In this insightful talk, she shares 10 useful rules for having better conversations. "Go out, talk to people, listen to people," she says. "And, most importantly, be prepared to be amazed."

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Tarot Mapping

Queen of Swords

Queen of Swords

A mature intellect that values truth and clarity above all, often having learned through experience or sorrow.

clarityindependenceperceptivenesstruthboundarieswitexperience

Why This Mapping?

The Queen of Swords communicates with intellect and independence. Celeste Headlee demonstrates clear, authentic conversation.

Reflection Questions

  • Where do I need to be more honest with myself?
  • How can I communicate my boundaries more clearly?
  • What wisdom have I gained from my past pain?