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17 Mar 2025 · 2 h 17 min

Books from Jefferson Fisher

“The Speaking Coach: The One Word All Liars Use! Stop Saying This Word, It's Making You Sound Weak! The More You Do This, The More You Sound Like A Liar!”

3 books mentioned

  1. Cover of The Next Conversation
    Guest's book

    The Next Conversation

    by Jefferson Fisher

    Steven Bartlett · ~00:04:46 · on 2 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  2. Cover of Team of Rivals
    Recommended

    Team of Rivals

    by Doris Kearns Goodwin

    Jefferson Fisher · ~01:46:09

    Buy on Amazon
  3. Cover of The Courage to Be Disliked
    Mentioned

    The Courage to Be Disliked

    by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga

    Steven Bartlett · ~01:58:02 · on 7 episodes

    Buy on Amazon

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The conversation

Jefferson Fisher, a trial lawyer and communication expert, shares courtroom-tested techniques for confident communication. The episode covers how to avoid weak language, handle difficult conversations, and command respect in everyday interactions.

Talking points

  • Using breath to control emotions
  • Avoiding filler words like 'just'
  • Speaking with concise confidence
  • Setting conversational frames
  • Using silence and questions to defuse disrespect
  • Detecting lies through silence
  • Setting boundaries and saying no
  • Impact of words on children