Summary of How to Have a Good Conversation | Celeste Headlee | TEDxCreativeCoast

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Celeste Headlee discusses the importance of conversation, and offers 10 rules for having a good conversation. She emphasizes the importance of being present and not multitasking, and of listening to the other person.

• 00:00:00 Celeste Headlee discusses the importance of conversation, providing 10 basic rules for having a good conversation. Headlee recommends focusing on being present and not multitasking, and not pontificating. The advice is applicable to both personal and professional conversations.
• 00:05:00 Celeste Headlee provides eight reasons why people may not listen to others, including preferring to talk, being too busy, and being preoccupied with own thoughts. She offers advice on how to improve listening skills, including being open-minded, not repeating oneself, and focusing on the other person. Finally, she emphasizes the importance of listening.
• 00:10:00 The speaker talks about how important it is to have a good conversation, and how it's important to be interested in the other person. She also provides some rules for having a good conversation.