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Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
Matt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart
Open in ClueOne of the most essential ingredients to success in business and life is effective communication. Join Matt Abrahams, best-selling author and Strategic Communication lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he interviews experts to provide actionable insights that help you communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. From handling impromptu questions to crafting compelling messages, Matt explores practical strategies for real-world communication challenges. Whether you’re navigating a high-stakes presentation, perfecting your email tone, or speaking off the cuff, Think Fast, Talk Smart equips you with the tools, techniques, and best practices to express yourself effectively in any situation. Enhance your communication skills to elevate your career and build stronger professional relationships. Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes. Subscribe now to unlock your potential as a thoughtful, impactful communicator. Learn more and sign up for our eNewsletter at fastersmarter.io.
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85. Rethinks: Don't Get Lost in Translation
Apr 11, 2023 19 minTactics for non-native English speakers to handle in-the-moment communication challenges.
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84. Quick Thinks: How Others Define Us
Apr 4, 2023 19 minWhy it's those around you who truly define who you are.
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83. You Need a Manifesto: How to Communicate Your Convictions
Mar 28, 2023 25 minThe power of crafting your own personal manifesto.
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82. It’s Not About You: Why Effective Communicators Put Others First
Mar 21, 2023 27 minWhy the audience is the real hero of your presentation.
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81. Fact or Fiction? How to Communicate When We Hold Different Beliefs
Mar 14, 2023 27 minWhat to do when we disagree about our deepest-held beliefs.
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80. Magic Words: Change What You Say to Inspire and Influence Others
Mar 8, 2023 33 minThe secret to persuading others and getting your ideas to catch on.
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79. Equity by Design: How Diversity Ignites Creativity
Feb 28, 2023 30 minBetter practices for building inclusive cultures and communication.
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78. Three Guiding Principles for Successful Communication
Feb 14, 2023 30 minMatt takes live questions from his world-wide audience.
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77. Quick Thinks: AI Has Entered The Chat – A "Conversation" with ChatGPT
Feb 7, 2023 12 minMatt Abrahams interviews ChatGPT.
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76. Change My Mind: Using “Pre-suasion” to Influence Others
Jan 24, 2023 33 minThe inner workings of social influence and persuasion.
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75. Love & Money: How to Talk About Big Decisions Together
Jan 10, 2023 27 minCommunicating professional goals with those who we care about most.
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74. Rethinks: How Emotion Shapes Our Communication, Decisions, and Experiences
Dec 20, 2022 38 minRecognizing your audience’s emotional needs can help your communication.
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73. Listen Up: Why It’s Better to Be Interested Than Interesting
Dec 6, 2022 30 minThe secret to having better conversations.
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72. Quick Thinks: Talk It Out – How to Successfully Negotiate and Resolve Conflict
Nov 22, 2022 15 minCommunication strategies for getting more of what you want.
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71. Strategy Success: How to Communicate Your Gameplan
Nov 8, 2022 30 minWhy organizational strategy can be both top-down and bottom-up.
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70. Ideas Fuel Innovation: Why Your First Ideas Aren’t Always the Best
Oct 25, 2022 27 minWhy good ideas are often preceded by not-so-good ideas.
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69. Feeling Nervous? How Anxiety Can Fuel Better Communication
Oct 11, 2022 30 minHow stress and anxiety can enhance our communication.
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68. Directive vs. Dialogue: Communicating Better as a Leader
Sep 27, 2022 23 minThe changing role of communication in business leadership.
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67. What Is Normal? How Culture Affects Communication Styles
Sep 13, 2022 24 minWhy social norms are the glue that keeps cultures together.
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66. Rethinks: Lessons from Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman to Help You Hack your Speaking Anxiety
Aug 30, 2022 35 minActions you can take to reduce speaking anxiety and achieve your communication goals.
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65. Ties That Bind: Why Remote and Hybrid Teams Need the Right Connection
Aug 16, 2022 26 minHow teams can stay innovative within a hybrid work environment.
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64. Rethinks: Techniques for Managing Your Reputation
Aug 2, 2022 23 minEffectively manage your reputation at work.
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63. Cheap Talk: What Economics Has to Say About Communication
Jul 18, 2022 23 minHow economic concepts show up in everyday communication.
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62. Rethinks: Summer Learning Series, How Humor Can Be a Secret Weapon in Communication
Jul 5, 2022 36 minHow humor can make us more confident, trustworthy communicators.
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61. Courage, Ambiguity, Belonging and Data: How to Design Your Communication for Success
Jun 21, 2022 39 minFour elements that will help your message stand out.
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60. Communicating Uncertainty: How to Connect With Your Audience, Even When The Answers Aren’t Clear
Jun 7, 2022 22 minHow being transparent is crucial to earning trust.
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59. From Dreaming to Doing: How We Set and Achieve Goals
May 24, 2022 25 minAn essential ingredient of human behavior: motivation.
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58. Forgiveness: How the Right Communication Repairs Relationships
May 10, 2022 23 minThe role of forgiveness in relationships and healthy communication.
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57. Are You Listening?: How to Stay Open and Curious to Other People’s Ideas
Apr 26, 2022 21 minThe importance of really hearing where others are coming from.
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56. Lean Messaging: How Simple Messages Really Stick
Apr 12, 2022 25 minCommunicating for startup success.
