Episode Date April 20, 2021
Featured Guest Riaz Meghji
Featured Book "Everyone Communicates, Few Connect" by John C. Maxwell

Episode Summary

Riaz Meghji reading from ‘Everyone Communicates, Few Connect’ and discussing the power of story.

The pandemic has brought about an epidemic of loneliness. Human connection expert, Riaz Meghji is here to talk about fixing it. Riaz has 17 years of experience in broadcast television, covering current affairs, sports, entertainment, politics and business. In this episode, he shares insights he acquired along the way about retaining humility in an industry where big egos easily develop, and the importance of candid conversation.

Riaz reads from the book ‘Everyone Communicates, Few Connect’ by John C. Maxwell, explaining that he has always been fascinated by the art of how and why we connect. [reading begins at 5:00]

Furthermore, you’ll hear MBS and Riaz discuss:

  • The book’s impact on Riaz [9:10]
  • Arrogance as an interviewer [10:39]
  • Establishing connection and trust [13:17]
  • Perfecting one’s craft while remaining humble [18:19]
  • Navigating and evoking emotion [25:20]

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Resources:

Riaz Meghji | Website | Youtube | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook 

Riaz’s book: Every Conversation Counts: The 5 Habits of Human Connection that Build Extraordinary Relationships 

John C. Maxwell | Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently

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Michael Bungay Stanier

Michael Bungay Stanier

I'm the author of five books that have collectively sold more than a million copies. I'm the founder of Box of Crayons, a learning and development company that helps organizations move from advice-driven to curiosity-led. I'm the host of the *2 Pages with MBS* podcast.

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