EPISODE · Mar 7, 2024 · 5 MIN
34: Using a hook to get people to pay attention
from NeuroConversant Leadership · host Jeremy Doran
This episode explores how to make people want to pay attention and listen to what you have to say. It emphasizes the importance of understanding that people are self-centered and suggests making conversations relate to them. The episode provides an example of how to frame a conversation to highlight what's in it for the listener. It also discusses the use of hooks to capture attention and shares tips for telling interesting stories. The episode concludes by recommending listening to Episode 10, and getting Chris Fennings book called The First Minute https://chrisfenning.com/ 00:00 Introduction: Importance of Getting Attention 00:25 People are Self-Centered 00:55 Make it Relate to Them 02:28 Start with a Hook 03:28 A fact Jeremy thinks is interesting 04:49 Further Resources
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This episode explores how to make people want to pay attention and listen to what you have to say. It emphasizes the importance of understanding that people are self-centered and suggests making conversations relate to them. The episode provides an example of how to frame a conversation to highlight what's in it for the listener. It also discusses the use of hooks to capture attention and shares tips for telling interesting stories. The episode concludes by recommending listening to Episode 10, and getting Chris Fennings book called The First Minute https://chrisfenning.com/ 00:00 Introduction: Importance of Getting Attention 00:25 People are Self-Centered 00:55 Make it Relate to Them 02:28 Start with a Hook 03:28 A fact Jeremy thinks is interesting 04:49 Further Resources
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