Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

144. Communicating Through Conflict: How to Get Along with Anyone

Transform conflicts into something productive.

143. Adopt a VC Mindset: Achieve More by Thinking and Communicating Like a Venture Capitalist

Weigh alternatives, make decisions, and move forward without looking back.

142. Power and Persuasion: Live Insights from Stanford Experts

Matt interviews four distinguished faculty members live from Stanford GSB.

141. An Invitation for Innovation: Why Creativity Is Found, Not Forced

How leaders can foster cultures and environments where innovation thrives.

140. Rethinks: How to Handle a Skeptical Audience

Handling challenges and objections from your audience.

139. Lose Yourself: The Secret to Finding Flow and Being Fully Present

Boost your productivity, find more joy in your work, and be more present in the moment.

138. Speak Your Truth: Why Authenticity Leads to Better Communication

"You can never go wrong when you’re saying your truth."

137. When Words Aren’t Enough: How to Excel at Nonverbal Communication

Why good communication isn’t just about the words we say.

136. The Art of Disagreeing Without Conflict: Navigating the Nuance

Decision-making, conflict negotiation, and the psychology of disagreement.

135. Rethinks: The Personal and Professional Power of Emotional Awareness

Why deep connection with others starts by connecting more deeply with ourselves.

134. How to Chat with Bots: The Secrets to Getting the Information You Need from AI

How LLMs can help teams supercharge their problem-solving.

133. From Good to Super: How Supercommunicators Unlock the Language of Connection

Techniques that distinguish a good communicator from a “supercommunicator:”

132. Lean Into Failure: How to Make Mistakes That Work

Fostering an environment where failure is not feared but embraced.

131. Friction Fixing: How to Use Obstacles to Your Advantage

Why resistance isn’t always a bad thing.

130. Rethinks: How to Maintain a Powerful Presence in Your Communication

Body language and word choices that can help you “power up” or “power down” your communication.

129. Connect Deeply: How to Communicate So People Feel Seen and Heard

How to communicate so that others feel seen, heard, and understood.

128. Four Powerful Principles Pt. 2: Your Questions Answered

Matt takes live questions from his worldwide audience.

127. Four Principles of Powerful, Focused Communication Pt. 1

Matt takes live questions from his worldwide audience.

126. BONUS Making Meetings Meaningful: When Face-to-Face Meetings Matter

Introducing the If/Then Podcast: Zoom In…or Out? When Face-to-Face Meetings Matter

Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast (A Sound Bite!)

Think Fast, Talk Smart provides the tools, techniques, and best practices to help you communicate more effectively.

125. Making Meetings Meaningful Pt. 2: Key Ingredients for Effective Meetings

How to run meetings that don’t suck: part two of our mini-series for running successful meetings.

124. Making Meetings Meaningful Pt. 1: How to Structure and Organize More Effective Gatherings

Meetings that don't suck: the secrets to running a successful meeting.

123. Rethinks: Why Curiosity Is Communication’s Secret Weapon

Crafting questions that can lead to better communication outcomes.

122. How To Be More Confident and Calm in Your Communication: Managing the "ABC’s" of Communication Anxiety

Beat nervousness in the moment.

121. Building Trust and Connection: How to Lead with Vulnerability

“Vulnerability for leaders is not the same as it is for everybody else.”

120. A Few of Matt’s Favorite Things: 10 Communication Takeaways from 2023's TFTS Episodes

Insights gathered from this season, and the top 10 takeaways to enhance communication skills.

119. Rethinks: How to Embrace the Benefits of Stress

Channel stress to help your performance and relationships.

118. Maximizing your Personal Brand: Communicating Who You Are to Help Get What You Want

Align with who you are and where you want to go.

117. Say It, See It: How to Connect Through Conversation

Research from neuroscience shows that communication builds a shared reality.

116. Quick Thinks: Don't Sweat the Small Talk

Tips and techniques on mastering the art of chit chat.