Why people recommend it
Talk by Alison Wood Brooks is an insightful examination of the science of human conversation and the art of authenticity. On the podcast The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, during an episode titled Harvard’s Behaviour Expert: The Psychology Of Why People Don't Like You! released on December 15, 2025, host Steven Bartlett engaged deeply with the publication. Earlier in the conversation, Steven Bartlett referenced the title and subtitle of Professor Alison Wood Brooks's book to introduce a discussion regarding whether people should show up to work as their authentic selves. Later, as he wrapped up the interview, Steven Bartlett returned to the publication to praise it warmly. He described the book as a wonderful entry point that also provides an expansive look into the science of great talk, noting that although they had touched on several key things during their interview, there was still a vast amount of fascinating material left to explore within its pages. The host ultimately recommended the book to his large audience, framing it as an essential and comprehensive resource for anyone looking to master interpersonal communication, navigate social dynamics, and better understand the psychology behind why people connect or disconnect during everyday interactions.
Who recommended it
- Steven Bartlett Recommended
Steven Bartlett — 2 mentions
“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?”