Yapper Lab: Experiments in the art of great conversation

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What if every conversation were a chance to talk about something you've never talked about before?

The Yapper Lab is a lively 2.5 hour course by LifeLabs New York, exploring the art of great conversation. Can you talk yourself out of a speeding ticket? Ask for a raise? Entertain small children? We'll look at 6 key findings in communication research and try our hand at taking small talk to the next level through fun & insightful experiments.

Scientific Background: Based on research findings in rapport, resonance, and persuasion

At the end of this course you will:

be able to track conversation through-lines
be skilled at using pivots that build bridges between topics
know how to use Spark questions to find hidden treasures

NOTE: Class size will be 40 students, via lifelabsnewyork.com

Taught by LifeLabs New York

LifeLabs New York

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The teacher for this class is Dr. LeeAnn Renninger, a social psychologist whose research focuses on interpersonal communication, memetics, and the transfer of ideas from one person to another. LeeAnn has been leading Yapping Advent...view full bio