Book · 2025 · Self-Help
Talk
The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves
Talk by Alison Wood Brooks has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts (2 episodes recommend it and 0 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Mel Robbins (1 episode) and Steven Bartlett (1 episode) on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett (1 episode) and The Mel Robbins Podcast (1 episode).
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So, it's it's a wonderful entry, but also um a a sort of a an expansive look into the science of great talk. We've touched on several things in this book, but there's so much more we could have gone through.
What they say about it
- Science of conversation and communication“science of conversation”4
- Based on popular Harvard course“popular courses at HBS”2
The best things said about it
The science of conversation and the art of being ourselves.
She also has a brand new book, Talk, which is all about the science of communication, and it summarizes one of the most popular courses at HBS that she created and teaches.
Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves.
This is what you are summarizing in your best-selling book Talk which is based on you teaching one of the most popular classes at Harvard Business School.
Why people recommend it
Talk by Alison Wood Brooks is a comprehensive exploration of the science of conversation and the art of authentic self-presentation, summarizing a popular course taught at Harvard Business School. The book received significant attention across multiple podcast appearances. On The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, host Steven Bartlett praised the volume as a wonderful and expansive look into the science of great talk, and he used the subtitle and title to introduce a discussion regarding whether people should show up to work as their authentic selves. Bartlett also recommended the publication to the audience as he wrapped up the interview. Similarly, Mel Robbins featured the author on The Mel Robbins Podcast, where she congratulated Professor Alison Wood Brooks on her bestseller at both the beginning and the end of the episode. Robbins noted that the text summarizes one of the most popular classes created and taught at Harvard Business School, highlighting its focus on communication and negotiation strategies. Both hosts emphasized the practical value and broad appeal of the work, framing it as an essential resource for anyone looking to improve their daily interactions, understand conversational dynamics, and navigate personal and professional relationships with greater confidence and self-awareness.
Every mention
Mel Robbins Professor Allison Woodbrooks, the book is Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves.… 1
“She also has a brand new book, Talk, which is all about the science of communication, and it summarizes one of the most popular courses at HBS that she created and teaches.”
“Well, congratulations on your best-selling new book, Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves.”
“this is what you are summarizing in your best-selling book talk which is based on you teaching one of the most popular classes at Harvard Business School.”
“Professor Allison Woodbrooks, the book is Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves. Congratulations on it being a bestseller.”
Steven Bartlett So, it's it's a wonderful entry, but also um a a sort of a an expansive look into the science of great talk… 1
“Um on on the front of your book talk, it says the science of conversation and the art of being ourselves. Do you think we should show up to work as our authentic selves?”
“So, it's it's a wonderful entry, but also um a a sort of a an expansive look into the science of great talk. We've touched on several things in this book, but there's so much more we could have gone through.”
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“I teach a course that I created there called talk. I wrote a book about it also called talk, the science of conversation and the art of being ourselves.”
“So, I always I wrote a chapter in my book called Do Not Disagree. It's It's an intentionally provocative chapter cuz people think, what do you mean?”