Larry King Always Asked Questions Like This, and It Was Pure Emotional Intelligence
People will remember Larry King for many reasons, but I think they all grew from the same original place. In short, King succeeded for decades as an interviewer because he learned to ask questions, listen closely, and follow up correctly. As a result, he got people to open up and reveal themselves — sometimes more than they intended to.
Here are five of the key highlights, largely in King’s own words:
1- He wasn’t afraid to betray his ignorance.
2- He listened to the answers.
3- He didn’t over prepare.
4- He kept control of his emotions.
5- He gave control to his subjects.