On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Alison Wood Brooks: The Science Behind Great Conversations

August 24, 2026·1h 42m·7-min readconversationalself improvement
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Jay Shetty sits down with Harvard Business School professor Alison Wood Brooks to explore the science of conversation, uncovering research-backed habits that deepen relationships, reduce anxiety, and foster genuine connection. The conversation reveals that confidence in communication come

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Alison Wood Brooks

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Jay ShettyAlison Wood BrooksAngela DuckworthMike Norton

Books

Talk, The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselvesby Alison Wood Brooks

Topics

LeadershipMental HealthProductivitySelf Improvement

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