Dr. Alison Wood Brooks | The Science of Conversation & the Art of Being Ourselves | Talks at Google

Brandon Li hosts Dr. Alison Wood Brooks from Harvard Business School to discuss her new book, "Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves." The conversation explores strategies for improving conversations, including topic preparation, asking follow-up questions, and the importance of kindness and levity. Dr. Brooks shares insights from her research, highlighting counterintuitive findings about depth in conversation and the role of preparation. They delve into the challenges of mind-reading, the power of questions, and navigating status dynamics in group settings like design reviews. Dr. Brooks also addresses the role of technology in communication and the importance of adapting conversation strategies across different contexts and audiences, emphasizing the collaborative and co-creative nature of successful interactions.