There are 3 key principles that separate a good conversation from a great one — and they’ll completely change how you communicate.

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Emily Chamlee-Wright discusses the principles of great conversations: humility, critical thinking, and sympathetic listening.

Humility, not just deference to expertise, involves recognizing the complexity of the world and our own limited perspectives, promoting openness to learning from others. Critical thinking, identifying gaps in logic and evidence, enriches discussions by fostering depth and analytical engagement. Sympathetic listening involves understanding others' viewpoints without immediate critique, encouraging empathy and respectful exploration.

By embracing these principles, conversations become spaces for mutual learning, enriched perspectives, and meaningful exchanges that bridge differing viewpoints.

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