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Listen "Episode 144: Dean Nelson On How to Interview People Like a Pro and Lessons Learned From 40+ Years of Journalism"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Caleb talks with Dean Nelson about the lessons he's learned from over 40 years of interviews.
Guest Links
Dean's website
Dean on Facebook
Dean on Twitter
Links Mentioned
A Man Called One by Fredrik Backman
Beartown by Fredrik Backman
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
The Learner's Corner Recommended Resource
How to Handle Your Critics Like a Pro, Not a Toddler by Carey Nieuwhof
What We Learned
The interviews that go the best are the ones where there is a connection of humanity between the interviewer and interviewee.
Most people want to tell their story
How to prepare for an interview
How Dean ends every interview
Why you need to take control of an interview and how to do it
You should know the answers to the questions you're asking before they're even asked.
Preparation is 90% of a good interview.
Dean's note taking strategy
How to interview when you have a conflict of interest
"Is this how you thought things were going to turn out for you?" - Ira Glass
You can't be a good writer if you aren't a good reader.
Don’t just read or expose your mind to the same people. Intentionally complicate your thinking. Read above your skillset.
New Episode Every Week
Thank you for listening to the Learner's Corner Podcast.
We hope you'll join us for next week's episode. Until next time, keep learning and keep growing.
Guest Links
Dean's website
Dean on Facebook
Dean on Twitter
Links Mentioned
A Man Called One by Fredrik Backman
Beartown by Fredrik Backman
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
The Learner's Corner Recommended Resource
How to Handle Your Critics Like a Pro, Not a Toddler by Carey Nieuwhof
What We Learned
The interviews that go the best are the ones where there is a connection of humanity between the interviewer and interviewee.
Most people want to tell their story
How to prepare for an interview
How Dean ends every interview
Why you need to take control of an interview and how to do it
You should know the answers to the questions you're asking before they're even asked.
Preparation is 90% of a good interview.
Dean's note taking strategy
How to interview when you have a conflict of interest
"Is this how you thought things were going to turn out for you?" - Ira Glass
You can't be a good writer if you aren't a good reader.
Don’t just read or expose your mind to the same people. Intentionally complicate your thinking. Read above your skillset.
New Episode Every Week
Thank you for listening to the Learner's Corner Podcast.
We hope you'll join us for next week's episode. Until next time, keep learning and keep growing.
In God we trust