Episode Summary
Riaz Meghji reading from ‘Everyone Communicates, Few Connect’ and discussing the power of story.
The pandemic has brought about an epidemic of loneliness. Human connection expert, Riaz Meghji is here to talk about fixing it. Riaz has 17 years of experience in broadcast television, covering current affairs, sports, entertainment, politics and business. In this episode, he shares insights he acquired along the way about retaining humility in an industry where big egos easily develop, and the importance of candid conversation.
Riaz reads from the book ‘Everyone Communicates, Few Connect’ by John C. Maxwell, explaining that he has always been fascinated by the art of how and why we connect. [reading begins at 5:00]
Furthermore, you’ll hear MBS and Riaz discuss:
- The book’s impact on Riaz [9:10]
- Arrogance as an interviewer [10:39]
- Establishing connection and trust [13:17]
- Perfecting one’s craft while remaining humble [18:19]
- Navigating and evoking emotion [25:20]
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Riaz’s book: Every Conversation Counts: The 5 Habits of Human Connection that Build Extraordinary Relationships
John C. Maxwell | Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently
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