In this episode of The Daily Stoic podcast, Ryan interviews Vanessa Van Edwards, an expert in charisma and communication. They discuss the common misinterpretation of stoicism as being unfeeling and explore the importance of emotional cues in leadership and communication. Vanessa shares insights on how to understand and manage one's own cues, read others' cues, and deal with difficult people by understanding their self-narratives. They also touch on the concept of "dream killers" versus "dream builders" and the value of seeking feedback at the right stages of creative work. The conversation further explores the importance of warmth and likeability in making a positive first impression, with Vanessa sharing research and personal anecdotes to illustrate these points.
