How to Interview “Almost” Anyone | Mike Dronkers | TEDxHumboldtBay

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  • @guiabohol9525
    @guiabohol9525 4 ปีที่แล้ว +378

    Making the other person tell you how they are the "good guy in their own movie" -- that blew my mind.

    • @fernlulham8837
      @fernlulham8837 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I loved that quote too. Although I can imagine someone using it about another person who can never accept responsibility for their own actions: "He's always the good guy in his own movie!" Is that just my cynical mind? 🤔

    • @limathiam
      @limathiam 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      100 💯

    • @Iamahumanehuman
      @Iamahumanehuman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aren’t ted talks great!

    • @AkankshaThokade
      @AkankshaThokade 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agreed! I loved that part too! Also this one - "Bored people are boring. Interested people are interesting."

    • @ThomasJordanTV
      @ThomasJordanTV 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed! Great quote!

  • @secondpsycho6577
    @secondpsycho6577 5 ปีที่แล้ว +339

    Step 1: Do Prep Work.
    Me, who is just trying to get some tips for an interview in 15 minutes: "Oops."

    • @fernlulham8837
      @fernlulham8837 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Bonus tip: Find out tips on how to interview a good week in advance! 😃😉

    • @LizY9271
      @LizY9271 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😆😆😆😆😆

    • @Gloryfs
      @Gloryfs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I can relate but it is in 5 mins :|

    • @anishathete
      @anishathete 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So how was it?
      Also, how do get to interview people?
      I have a lot of questions for a lot of people but I am not sure as to how I can approach someone to sit down with me to answer them all

    • @ExoticNibbles2
      @ExoticNibbles2 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anishathete easiest answer is to just ask

  • @tangerinemilk8390
    @tangerinemilk8390 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    As a student in journalism, this helped a little bit but wish me luck on my interview today 🤞

  • @moshefabrikant1
    @moshefabrikant1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    1:50
    Just be quiet
    2:03
    Prepare.
    Show your guest how much you know about them.
    And if they have a book look at other podcasts that interviewed him
    4:10
    Find verbal interviews of them
    5:20
    Look at the smallest podcasts. That interviewed the guy
    6:08
    Ask small question that bring you to other big topics
    6:56
    Focus and be present.
    8:35
    Set the table for your guest.
    Be interesting, and have curiosity.
    10:40
    Good guy in there own movie.

  • @adamdeshon1275
    @adamdeshon1275 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Great advice not just for interviewing but for life. I use the line that "only boring people are bored" with my kids (which they don't much care for!). When I speak to Middle / High School kids about being an engineer I always include the advice to be curious. It is hands down the best thing you can have to a fulfilled life. Great Ted Talk Mike!!!

  • @calebbunch3990
    @calebbunch3990 6 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    Before interview:
    1. Do some prep.
    2. Find interviewee's answers in other interviews for followup questions.
    3. Find verbal interviews for social cues and intangibles that interviewee will bring.
    During interview:
    4. Break the ice.
    5. Listen.
    6. Use dead air chicken.
    7. Set the table for your guest to be comfortable. Make curiosity your hobby.

    • @syedtaju
      @syedtaju 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Binx

    • @thefootballplanet5784
      @thefootballplanet5784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      we coulda just watched the video.

    • @alexwodi2245
      @alexwodi2245 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Caleb Bunch - You nailed it Bro.

    • @iSpike
      @iSpike 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers mate 👍🏻

    • @creativeguy1138
      @creativeguy1138 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is a great sum up but it leaves out so much, so I still recommend watching the video for the follow up info from these topics.

  • @emilioflores8052
    @emilioflores8052 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Love this! Some really great tips here! I myself am a journalist for two local papers and am wanting to expand and have my own podcast and become a better interviewer. Some notes that I made:
    Curiosity is a muscle, strengthen it and be curious about EVERYTHING! -Find fascination in everyone you talk to. Set the table and show the uniqueness that every individual has.
    I loved the quote you left with:
    “Every man I meet is my superior in some way and in that, I learn from him.”

  • @lennon_richardson
    @lennon_richardson 6 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    "Curiosity is a muscle" - Mike Dronkers

    • @fernlulham8837
      @fernlulham8837 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I loved that quote too! I'm always gonna be flexing it now. 💪

    • @AkankshaThokade
      @AkankshaThokade 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ain't that beautiful ✨

    • @DJK-cq2uy
      @DJK-cq2uy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How original..I too can tupe..u 🤪

  • @davidberry3126
    @davidberry3126 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My take away. Set the table for others and don't step on their answers. I think this is great advise.

  • @akirashiori6265
    @akirashiori6265 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for calming my nerves, I’m a journalism major and received my first assignment (I have stage fright) so this definitely helped

  • @BuildLessons
    @BuildLessons 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Awesome advice!!! I've noticed through my limited interviews for my social media videos how hard it is to shut up! thanks for the great advice.

  • @fernlulham8837
    @fernlulham8837 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    How many people have heard an interviewer who needed these tips? 😃 Loved this talk - so insightful and definitely something I will pull from in the future. Thanks, Mike! ❤️

    • @dearfuturemeconvo
      @dearfuturemeconvo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I will be conducting interviews and I need some tips

  • @pattsoyao2056
    @pattsoyao2056 8 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Awesome talk, very well said. I'm a Headhunter and I always tell my team that curiosity and enthusiasm is key to an interesting and engaging interview.

    • @stephenjemyers
      @stephenjemyers 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ask a question you fear being asked in an interview

  • @СергейСмолин-ж5ш
    @СергейСмолин-ж5ш 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I like how it is short and to the point!

  • @danjones3176
    @danjones3176 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loved him when he was on KHUM, wish he'd come back.

  • @CalebErosa
    @CalebErosa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think 10:24 is the most important unspoken rule… you have to genuinely care and be genuinely open to hearing and learning from your interviewee.

  • @Sean_Woodburn
    @Sean_Woodburn 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's predictably brilliant...
    Mike is one of the best interviewers I ever had the privilege of listening to.
    Cheers!

  • @Marshal_Dunnik
    @Marshal_Dunnik 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent advice. Especially the part about shutting up and letting your guest speak.

  • @moto.munchies
    @moto.munchies ปีที่แล้ว

    this guy was great, and straight to the point and flowed seamlessly

  • @MARK-hk7bh
    @MARK-hk7bh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    I'm really happy for you I'ma let you finish but nardwuar the human serviette is the best interviewer of all time

  • @theresnoi9792
    @theresnoi9792 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    "how did you even know that" i immediately thought of hot ones

    • @Soldathiver
      @Soldathiver 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Narduwar is the undisputed goat for this

  • @alexanderSnilsson
    @alexanderSnilsson 7 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Great tips - gonna go out practicing them today when im gonna record my rejection therapy challenge and ask random people about the meaning of life!

    • @kulwamapunda4414
      @kulwamapunda4414 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alexander Nilsson its a duration of living born to death. Its a big gift god has given to living creatures.

  • @losmisteriosdeltarot
    @losmisteriosdeltarot 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Awesome, ready to see some interviews on TH-cam and to shut up. Thanks!

  • @heyLORDitsme
    @heyLORDitsme 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He’s so right about being curious about everything!!$

  • @NosebleeddeGroselha
    @NosebleeddeGroselha 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I’m doing an interview for my college assignment in a few hours, it’s the first time I interview someone so I’m kinda nervous, I don’t want him to feel uncomfortable and the interview is about a culture I’m not 100% expert about so I’m scared of saying or doing something offensive.
    I’ll come back later saying how everything turned out!

    • @Anfangxs
      @Anfangxs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      He was never seen again.

    • @dylanr4854
      @dylanr4854 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      rip

    • @ladykilljoyttv
      @ladykilljoyttv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I’m doing the same thing! I’m so scared

    • @bethanyhoo3307
      @bethanyhoo3307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’m still hoping for u to come back tho ....... what happened we wanna know lol

    • @manufroster5851
      @manufroster5851 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How did it go ?

  • @rasktattoocraze5320
    @rasktattoocraze5320 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thnx sir..being a student it was of great use for me

  • @tessayasmine3673
    @tessayasmine3673 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Any journalism students here? 😄

  • @sweetlife3623
    @sweetlife3623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Every single person is worth listening to

  • @GiadaValenti
    @GiadaValenti 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful tips.Thanks

  • @coachclaudius8160
    @coachclaudius8160 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every person is worth listening to ... well said Mike

  • @heneedssomemilk4156
    @heneedssomemilk4156 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    What he said: dead air chicken
    What he actually meant: minecraft chicken slowly falling

    • @CarolCarolDoddDodd
      @CarolCarolDoddDodd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Or trying to catch a chicken so you can fly in Fortnite

  • @sweetlife3623
    @sweetlife3623 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interviewing makes you a better person

  • @pjgdba306
    @pjgdba306 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great vid, nice share. The Emerson quote is a great platform to use with anyone - being interested is being generous, too.
    That strong statement comes to mind "Are you listening or just waiting to talk?"

  • @athathoitayenjam4770
    @athathoitayenjam4770 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you. This has been an eye opener

  • @nextcent
    @nextcent 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome content. Well delivered!

  • @RobertPlank
    @RobertPlank 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've never thought about using silence as a tool in interviews before. The idea of 'dead air chicken' is both amusing and genius. Can't wait to see how it works in practice.

  • @FeelingIsHealing
    @FeelingIsHealing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Just shut up" Love that!

  • @sweetlife3623
    @sweetlife3623 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are genuinely interested in your interview when you are learning from the person you are interviewing

  • @lisaholmblad2831
    @lisaholmblad2831 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sound quality could have been better, but I loove the content!!

  • @LotusHoshi
    @LotusHoshi ปีที่แล้ว

    This was fantastic! God Bless!

  • @ana_goncalves
    @ana_goncalves 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Jimmy fallon missed that first tip of "just SHUT UP"

  • @celebratelife865
    @celebratelife865 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the great talk, it was very inspiring. I watched the TedX with Nardwuar yesterday and it was equally inspiring. I recommend it!

  • @Hmoo424
    @Hmoo424 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Larry king one of the few interviwers who listens to his guests silently also Marc Maron in his podcast. You can how comfortable the guest is.

  • @auyabbaby
    @auyabbaby 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't know if i can like this video any more! I am currently struggling with this topic more and more that now since I've been interviewing on the regular. The message is trully insightful. Thank you TEDx!
    Creator name: raunchy_tacos.

  • @jt3512
    @jt3512 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have my first interview on camera tomorrow. I have done my prep questions, I have watched many of my guest's vids on TH-cam, to get a real feel for her. The nerves are kicking in but I pray all goes well🙏

    • @hellohappyvegan
      @hellohappyvegan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      How did it go????

    • @ThomasJordanTV
      @ThomasJordanTV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hellohappyvegan Looks like we had the same question haha

    • @hellohappyvegan
      @hellohappyvegan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThomasJordanTV guess we’ll never know... hope it went well!

    • @ThomasJordanTV
      @ThomasJordanTV 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hellohappyvegan Who knows, hopefully he replies sooner than later.

  • @rishikachutani2508
    @rishikachutani2508 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Chandler 😁

  • @mariaboosteRA
    @mariaboosteRA 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this!!!

  • @melvinbowen2nd
    @melvinbowen2nd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Bryant for real love you bro!

  • @evander7654321
    @evander7654321 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great advice that I use for my interviews for my YT channel!

  • @WickN
    @WickN 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sean Evans is a master of this.

    • @ThomasJordanTV
      @ThomasJordanTV 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes he is! He asks the best questions!

  • @ojaswiishani372
    @ojaswiishani372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am going to interview people in few hours for my sociology assignment.

  • @ladinaschoepf
    @ladinaschoepf 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Not me searching for the next video "how to become an expert in curiosity" :)

  • @Lala89909
    @Lala89909 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    he reminds me of lew from ,unbox therapy

  • @abrahamleancorne7852
    @abrahamleancorne7852 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much !!!!

  • @Ricadamu
    @Ricadamu 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips Mike. Cheers.

  • @ZertMusic
    @ZertMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome killer speech!

  • @knight.jpeg.9334
    @knight.jpeg.9334 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is fantastic

  • @alexandrgretsky4395
    @alexandrgretsky4395 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very very useful. Thank you.

  • @itsaditya9832
    @itsaditya9832 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have my first interview tomorrow and i don't even know who i am interviewing but gona try my best

  • @civilizeddiva
    @civilizeddiva 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Step 1: Prep:
    Research your interviewee: online, print interviews
    Review curriculum vitae (academia)
    Step 2: LISTEN
    Don’t think of your next question or joke
    Listen intensely
    Look for connections: your background research and new information presented during your talk

  • @voidnerdvs7660
    @voidnerdvs7660 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Amazing advice, even for my school paper that no one reads.

  • @frankie7275
    @frankie7275 7 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Holy ear bleeding loud clap....

    • @chavanne3
      @chavanne3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Frankie rightttttttttttttt

  • @socoden2732
    @socoden2732 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good talk

  • @jinamatcharia8027
    @jinamatcharia8027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And I always thought I fall in love with humans after interviews

  • @oursmallmajority
    @oursmallmajority 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This helped us improve our interview skills. Thanks a bunch!

  • @josesdiary
    @josesdiary หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome

  • @lucialu2x
    @lucialu2x 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    1 prep
    2 relevant icebreaker
    3 shut up and listen
    4 be interested. Be curious.

  • @nicolelathrop8629
    @nicolelathrop8629 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    1a.shut up. 1b.learned too shut up.2a,i think making curiosity a hobby makes sense so that I can connect with multiple individuals.2B.means I can better understand and help people.3a.looking forward gaining others insights.3b I do not have any concerns at this time,

  • @UrbanCraftTv
    @UrbanCraftTv ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice

  • @steveshepherd333
    @steveshepherd333 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good stuff ... thanks 🙏🙂

  • @sweetlife3623
    @sweetlife3623 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As an interviewer you wanna hear from your guest "how did you even know that?"

  • @davidberry3126
    @davidberry3126 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!

  • @abdullahatif7854
    @abdullahatif7854 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks man, I just spent the last hour on similar topics, they had good content but they didn't have your style. Like seriously, as an interviewer or a starting-out interviewer I don't want to dehumanize the conversation with the traditional tactics.

  • @HaroldLathrop
    @HaroldLathrop 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    1A. just listen, be quiet 1B.I learned to sit back relax and listen. 2A.I think making curiosity m
    a hobby is great advice iy will allow me to learn and connect with a multitude of individuals.2B. I see myself prepping on various culture's and different activities to connect ct with clients.3A no questions about the interview process at this time.2B.I am looking forward to learning new things and how others think.3A. My concerns are that I may be to direct.

  • @pyropussquantscalethewell-6472
    @pyropussquantscalethewell-6472 ปีที่แล้ว

    man, this ted talk is dronkers

  • @joannetuinstra1472
    @joannetuinstra1472 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ty

  • @mohammadsatidjoyo311
    @mohammadsatidjoyo311 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks hombre for the tips

  • @imanilwilliams
    @imanilwilliams 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I got some good tips :) Thank you!

  • @TheShutterSessions
    @TheShutterSessions 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @dracohendrix1668
    @dracohendrix1668 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    CURIOSITY!! BE INTERESTED AND YOU’LL BE INTERESTING! Research the interviewee before the interview!
    Prep and practice before the interview.

  • @trshxgod8040
    @trshxgod8040 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m watching this bc my teacher made me

  • @humblekellie7464
    @humblekellie7464 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He looks very good in those jeans , like they fit him perfectly

  • @fatimazayed6010
    @fatimazayed6010 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    let curiosity be your hobby

  • @JOSHOCEANS
    @JOSHOCEANS 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow what a great vid

  • @bethesdasupport5846
    @bethesdasupport5846 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bethesda approves

  • @pabloalonsorodriguez8339
    @pabloalonsorodriguez8339 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was going to add a thank you comment but I think I rather shut up

  • @sweetlife3623
    @sweetlife3623 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Make curiosity your hobby.

  • @flashmodeify
    @flashmodeify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Speaking of curiosity, I wanna know why one side of his shirt is tucked in and the other side isn't.

  • @PokeBaltz
    @PokeBaltz ปีที่แล้ว

    Bored people are boring, interested people are interesting.

  • @sweetlife3623
    @sweetlife3623 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely use icebreakers

  • @theresaduffy8222
    @theresaduffy8222 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sean Evans, Graham Norton follow these rules.

  • @natalia-yg4rx
    @natalia-yg4rx 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    very helpful

  • @drebr9721
    @drebr9721 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Tips:
    Study Nardwaur
    The end

    • @iamryanman
      @iamryanman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dre Br doot doot

    • @blueneckbeard47
      @blueneckbeard47 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've got an even bigger, better tip for you:
      8=D

  • @leowhogoestothedojo8523
    @leowhogoestothedojo8523 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool.

  • @dibyenduadhikary168
    @dibyenduadhikary168 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Tedx,I think it's an odd question. but for me it's important to know, can you help me out please. if I go for a Skype interview and my Webcam positioning at the bottom of the screen(like dell xps 9560). Then does it could spoil the interview impression?

  • @jinamatcharia8027
    @jinamatcharia8027 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always thought that 8:50

  • @davanmani556
    @davanmani556 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Trial and error

  • @onlyguitar1001
    @onlyguitar1001 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lex Fridman watched this video.

  • @perdykool
    @perdykool 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Okay I'm here to do some prep work because I am planning to meet with a celebrity I look up to and I have no idea how to talk to this person who is way "out of my league". I need to know how to make a conversation flow and not make it awkward be the one rambling. I need to learn to "shut up"

    • @gee2541
      @gee2541 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Who was it and how did it go?

    • @perdykool
      @perdykool 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gee2541 was missing Amber Liu with her tour X starting I California. She was super chill, the sweetest personality and easy to talk to. Not awkward at all, just like meeting up with a best friend you haven't seen in awhile. Made a video of it to

    • @gee2541
      @gee2541 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@perdykool Oh wow I hadn’t heard of her before but that must have been exciting :) Glad she was friendly and it went well! I’d love to do interviews like that in the future one day and get experience talking to public figures.

    • @perdykool
      @perdykool 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gee2541 I've met a few celebs before and it's always been fun, they're people to, with feelings and anxieties like anyone... just better looking and with more money. Lol. Jk but seriously had great times.

  • @keepthemomentum
    @keepthemomentum 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job.