Relating to One Another
The basis of communication is empathy
Alan Alda
Emmy Award & Golden Globe Winner
About
For actor, writer, director, and science-curious artist Alan Alda, the basis of communication is empathy—beginning with a simple connection. In this masterclass, he shares what he (and science) have learned about how we can better relate to one another, improving our communication skills across every relationship.
Relating to One Another
8 Episodes
1. Follow The Three Rules of Three
4 min
2. Meet Your Reader’s Expectations
5 min
3. Help Your Jargon Be Helpful
5 min
4. Empathy 101
6 min
5. Make Your Work Interesting to Others with Story
6 min
6. A Case Study in Communicating with Empathy
5 min
7. Use Improvising Techniques to Help Your Communication Partner
5 min
8. Build and Monitor Empathy
6 min
8 Resources
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