Podcast Episodes

S9 E1: The Grammar of Mastery (Adam Gopnik)

A few years ago, Adam Gopnik, a longtime writer for The New Yorker and three-time winner of the National Magazine Award, started thinking about all t…

3 years, 1 month ago

S8 E5: The Language of Creativity (Jonah Berger)

In the final installment of his mini master class, Jonah shares his formula for telling great stories.

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3 years, 1 month ago

S8 E4: Ask Questions (Jonah Berger)

Does asking questions make you look smart? (Yes!)

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S8 E3: The Language of Confidence (Jonah Berger)

It’s what cult leaders, charlatans, and at least one former president have in common.

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3 years, 1 month ago

S8 E2: When Nouns Are More Persuasive Than Verbs (Jonah Berger)

Today, Jonah explains how adding one or two letters to the end of a word can propel you to success.

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3 years, 1 month ago

S8 E1: Words Tell Us Everything (Jonah Berger)

Almost everything we do involves words.

"Words," says Wharton professor Jonah Berger, "are how we persuade, communicate, and connect. They're how exec…

3 years, 1 month ago

S7 E5: Put Your Own Life Jacket on First (Jessi Hempel)

In the final installment of Jessi’s five-part master class, she explains why setting boundaries is critical if you want to establish healthy relation…

3 years, 1 month ago

S7 E4: Show Up (Jessi Hempel)

When it comes to the people closest to you, do you ever regret not showing up?

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3 years, 1 month ago

S7 E3: Center Other People’s Experiences (Jessi Hempel)

What truths emerge when we imagine life as other people experience it?

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3 years, 1 month ago

S7 E2: When Someone Tells You Who They Are, Listen (Jessi Hempel)

First, listen. Then try "Tell me more."

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• This is day two of our week-long master class with Jessi Hempel, author of "The Family Outing."

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3 years, 1 month ago