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The Ed Mylett Show · October 24, 2026 · 1h 34m

How to Make Anyone Instantly Like You (Without Saying a Word)

Ed Mylett hosts a mashup episode featuring Charles Duhigg, Zoe Chance, Eric Thomas, Lewis Howes, Chris Voss, and Dean Graziosi. Together they break down the hidden communication skills that create instant trust and influence — from looping for understanding and the science of charisma to FBI mirroring and the power of emotional connection. The central message: being genuinely interested in others, not interesting, is what makes people feel valued and drives real impact.

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Preview

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Looping for Understanding
Charles Duhigg introduces ‘looping for understanding’ — a communication technique of asking a question, paraphrasing back what you heard, and confirming you got it right — to build trust and emotional connection.
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Mirroring to Unlock Conversations
Former FBI negotiator Chris Voss explains that mirroring — repeating the last few words someone just said — encourages them to elaborate and reveals their deeper motivations.

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