Speak Up With Laura Camacho

Activist, architect and former IDEO senior director, Fred Dust, author of "Making Conversation: Seven Essential Elements of Meaningful Communication" unveils his best communication secrets in this high-energy, inspiring interview. His approach to conversation is totally unexpected, and yet it totally works. In his words, "That's why you're here: to have a conversation." Learn from Fred things like these... - How meaningful conversations can come from a point of pain - Conversation is a creative act - Different ways of listening (better than Active Listening) - How to tell a really good, really short story - How to empower someone you need to critique - The power of naming things - What to do when you can't talk - How the space sets the script - Reset the rules for different results Pre-order "Making Conversation" by Fred Dust now. It comes out December 1. For more conversation savvy visit www.mixonian.com