Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

85. Rethinks: Don't Get Lost in Translation

Tactics for non-native English speakers to handle in-the-moment communication challenges.

84. Quick Thinks: How Others Define Us

Why it's those around you who truly define who you are.

83. You Need a Manifesto: How to Communicate Your Convictions

The power of crafting your own personal manifesto.

82. It’s Not About You: Why Effective Communicators Put Others First

Why the audience is the real hero of your presentation.

81. Fact or Fiction? How to Communicate When We Hold Different Beliefs

What to do when we disagree about our deepest-held beliefs.

80. Magic Words: Change What You Say to Inspire and Influence Others

The secret to persuading others and getting your ideas to catch on.

79. Equity by Design: How Diversity Ignites Creativity

Better practices for building inclusive cultures and communication.

78. Three Guiding Principles for Successful Communication

Matt takes live questions from his world-wide audience.

77. Quick Thinks: AI Has Entered The Chat – A "Conversation" with ChatGPT

Matt Abrahams interviews ChatGPT.

76. Change My Mind: Using “Pre-suasion” to Influence Others

The inner workings of social influence and persuasion.

75. Love & Money: How to Talk About Big Decisions Together

Communicating professional goals with those who we care about most.

74. Rethinks: How Emotion Shapes Our Communication, Decisions, and Experiences

Recognizing your audience’s emotional needs can help your communication.

73. Listen Up: Why It’s Better to Be Interested Than Interesting

The secret to having better conversations.

72. Quick Thinks: Talk It Out – How to Successfully Negotiate and Resolve Conflict

Communication strategies for getting more of what you want.

71. Strategy Success: How to Communicate Your Gameplan

Why organizational strategy can be both top-down and bottom-up.

70. Ideas Fuel Innovation: Why Your First Ideas Aren’t Always the Best

Why good ideas are often preceded by not-so-good ideas.

69. Feeling Nervous? How Anxiety Can Fuel Better Communication

How stress and anxiety can enhance our communication.

68. Directive vs. Dialogue: Communicating Better as a Leader

The changing role of communication in business leadership.

67. What Is Normal? How Culture Affects Communication Styles

Why social norms are the glue that keeps cultures together.

66. Rethinks: Lessons from Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman to Help You Hack your Speaking Anxiety

Actions you can take to reduce speaking anxiety and achieve your communication goals.

65. Ties That Bind: Why Remote and Hybrid Teams Need the Right Connection

How teams can stay innovative within a hybrid work environment.

64. Rethinks: Techniques for Managing Your Reputation

Effectively manage your reputation at work.

63. Cheap Talk: What Economics Has to Say About Communication

How economic concepts show up in everyday communication.

62. Rethinks: Summer Learning Series, How Humor Can Be a Secret Weapon in Communication

How humor can make us more confident, trustworthy communicators.

61. Courage, Ambiguity, Belonging and Data: How to Design Your Communication for Success

Four elements that will help your message stand out.

60. Communicating Uncertainty: How to Connect With Your Audience, Even When The Answers Aren’t Clear

How being transparent is crucial to earning trust.

59. From Dreaming to Doing: How We Set and Achieve Goals

An essential ingredient of human behavior: motivation.

58. Forgiveness: How the Right Communication Repairs Relationships

The role of forgiveness in relationships and healthy communication.

57. Are You Listening?: How to Stay Open and Curious to Other People’s Ideas

The importance of really hearing where others are coming from.

56. Lean Messaging: How Simple Messages Really Stick

Communicating for startup success.