To be an effective interviewer takes many reps. You need to learn to ask good questions, and know when to get out of the way.
I’ve conducted hundreds of interviews, both in research toward writing projects, and more formally for public events. I curated and led a longtime public conversation series that brought together scholars and public leaders.
A good interviewer teases out a story from a person, moving the conversation into a narrative shape. Being present with people as they unspool their ideas is humbling and joyful.