How “Supercommunicators” Make Conversations Work
I’m excited to introduce a new feature on my Psychology Today blog: Wellness Reads by Dr. Deb. This series is designed for anyone who loves learning how psychology, wellness, and everyday life intersect. For the Wellness Reads blog posts, I’ll highlight a book that offers meaningful insights into how we live, relate, and grow. Following the post, you can listen to the author who will join me on the Wellness in Today’s World podcast to continue the conversation. You don’t just get to read about the ideas. You also get to hear them come alive by the author themselves. For the inaugural Wellness Reads book selection, I couldn’t think of a better choice than Charles Duhigg’s Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection (2024). As a psychologist, much of my professional career is spent thinking and teaching about communication: how to communicate effectively, why it breaks down, how it can heal, and what helps people feel truly seen, valued, and respected. Duhigg’s book speaks directly to these questions in a practical, hopeful, and …
