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Dr. Alison Wood Brooks

Harvard Business School professor specializing in communication science, researcher focused on the psychology of effective communication, and author of influential works in business communication. She teaches the popular course 'Talk: How to Talk Goodter in Business and Life' at HBS, combining scientific insights with practical advice to improve interpersonal communication skills.

About

Dr. Alison Wood Brooks is a Harvard Business School professor renowned for her expertise in communication science.
She researches the psychological underpinnings of effective business communication and emotion management.
Her scholarly work bridges academic theory and real-world application, ensuring her teachings are both rigorous and practical.
As the lead instructor of the course 'Talk: How to Talk Goodter in Business and Life,' she empowers students to develop exceptional communication skills that benefit professional and personal interactions.

Areas of Expertise

professor researcher

Recent Podcasts

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How to Communicate With Confidence & Ease (From Harvard Business School’s #1 Professor)

Topic: Effective communication strategies and building confidence in conversations, based on research from Harvard Business School.

01:12:501,246,29933,0804 months ago
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The Most Important Career Advice You’ll Ever Hear With Harvard Business School’s #1 Professor

Topic: Career advancement, negotiation, communication, and professional development strategies

01:07:351,019,60222,71011 months ago
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