Just Listen

The secrets to getting through to absolutely anyone

 | September 22, 2009

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Our guest on this week's show has two words of advice for improving communication with everyone from co-workers to family members: just listen.

Dr. Mark Goulston shares nine rules and 12 techniques to grease the wheels of conversation and persuasion in his book, "Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone."

From learning how to make a "Power Apology" to soothing chronic complainers, Dr. Goulston tells host Mike Cuthbert that getting what you want may be easier than you think.

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