How to argue less and talk more

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Introducing our latest Big Think Class.

Attorney Jefferson Fisher spent years honing the art of persuasion in the courtroom. That might seem far removed from the everyday disagreements the rest of us deal with, whether over project decisions at work or household responsibilities at home. But Fisher’s high-pressure legal experience has been a powerful training ground for learning what actually resolves conflict and what only makes it worse. In this class, Fisher suggests a more constructive way to navigate the difficult conversations in your life.

• Navigate difficult conversations.

• Build and project confidence.

• Speak up when it matters.

• Choose your words more carefully.

• Increase connection with others.

Lesson 1: Three rules for better communication
Lesson 2: Say it with control
Lesson 3: Calm your nerves with small talks
Lesson 4: Defuse defensiveness
Lesson 5: Say it with confidence
Lesson 6: Learn to say “no”
Lesson 7: Apply the “Is it worth it?” filter
Lesson 8: Say it to connect
Lesson 9: Don’t win arguments; unravel them
Lesson 10: Share your struggles to become relatable
Lesson 11: Set aside intentional time for important conversations

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