Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

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.

55. Ideas & Empathy: How to Design and Communicate with Others in Mind

How design and communication both start with the same ingredient: empathy.

54. Leadership and Ethics: How to Communicate Your Core Values

How to make ethical decisions in your personal and professional life.

53. Step Up and Stand Out: How to Create the Right Environment for Communication

Not just knowing what your audience needs to hear, but how they need to hear it.

52. Communicating Our Mistakes: How to Avoid Common Flaws and Make Better Decisions

Common flaws in the decision-making process — and what to do about them.

51. We Asked, You Answered: Celebrating our 50th Episode with your Anxiety Management Plans

Techniques for managing nervousness before and during your communication.

50. Telling Good Stories: How to Use the Elements of Narrative to Keep Listeners Engaged

Foster a sense of empathy and connection through storytelling.

49. Make Numbers Count: How to Communicate Data Effectively

The importance of “translating” numbers when sharing information.

48. Speaking Up Without Freaking Out: How to Tackle Communication Anxiety

Keeping your cool during various speaking situations.

47. Quick Thinks: How to Use Storytelling to Be a Better Founder

Lessons from the Stanford GSB class “Startup Garage.”

46. Stay Creative: How to Keep Your Ideas Fresh and Practical

Common mistakes that can stifle ideas.

45. Recipes From the “Communication Kitchen”: How to Handle Three Common Challenges This Holiday Season

Strategies for surviving small talk.

44. Act Like a Leader: How Lessons From The Theater Can Help You Step into Power

43. Get Psyched: How Time and Situations Shape Our Communication

How time influences perception.

42. Space, Pace, and Grace: How to Handle Challenging Conversations

The power of slowing down during difficult workplace situations.

41. Speak like a Founder: How Successful Entrepreneurs Communicate to Their Teams

Tactics that startups use to build a product quickly and effectively.

40. Mindset Matters: How to Embrace the Benefits of Stress

39. Brains Love Stories: How Leveraging Neuroscience Can Capture People's Emotions

Why our brains are wired for storytelling.