The #1 Skill Harvard Says You MUST HAVE to Open More Doors & Deepen Relationships

The #1 Skill Harvard Says You MUST HAVE to Open More Doors & Deepen Relationships

Author: Lori Harder | YAP Media December 25, 2025 Duration: 27:03
I went on one of those rare, unstructured walks where I listened to the Diary of a CEO podcast on the science of conversation, and it completely changed how I think about connection. In this episode, I share my biggest takeaways from Harvard behavior expert Alison Wood Brooks on why the way you communicate isn’t a personality trait, it’s a skill. I break down the TALK framework and how a few shifts in the way you ask questions, listen, and respond can change who trusts you, who wants to work with you, and who wants to stay connected to you. Get ready to rethink how you show up in every conversation you have. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/happy SKIMS - The SKIMS Holiday Shop is now open at SKIMS.com. Let them know we sent you by choosing Earn Your Happy podcast in the dropdown after you purchase. Brevo - Head to brevo.com/earn and use the code EARN to get 50% off Starter and Business Plans for the first 3 months of an annual subscription. Aura Frames - save on the perfect gift at AuraFrames.com - get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames with promo code EARN at checkout. Northwest Registered Agent - Build your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes. Visit www.northwestregisteredagent.com/paidearn Blinds.com - The Black Friday deals at Blinds.com are going strong all month long! Save $50 off when you spend $500 or more - use code EARN at checkout.  HIGHLIGHTS Why great conversations are a learned skill, not a personality trait. The TALK framework that creates instant connection and trust. Why asking better follow-up questions makes people like you more. The common conversation mistake that kills connection.  How deeper conversations lead to better relationships, sales, and opportunities. RESOURCES Apply for our Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE Get on the waitlist for the Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE  Join the Audacity Challenge HERE! Check out our FREE 90-Day Business Blueprint HERE! Listen to my free SECRET PODCASTS SERIES - Operation: Rekindle This B*tch Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci

Hosted by entrepreneur and author Lori Harder, Earn Your Happy is a raw and relatable look at what it actually takes to build a meaningful life and business. This podcast lives in the messy middle ground between a bold vision and its realization, exploring the risks, the failures, and all those moments of doubt that nobody talks about on a polished highlight reel. Lori’s conversations are grounded in real experience-her own journey as a founder and host-and they cut through the noise of typical business advice. You’ll hear honest stories about the rollercoaster of chasing big goals, where laughter and vulnerability are just as important as strategy. It’s this authentic, no-BS approach that has resonated with so many, earning the show recognition as a top entrepreneurship podcast. Each episode feels like a candid talk with a friend who’s been there, offering not just inspiration but practical perspectives for navigating your own path. Tune in for a dose of reality that’s as motivating as it is genuine, proving that building something you love is never a straight line.
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