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Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

Matt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart
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One 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 message... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Grant
Organizational psychologist, Wharton professor, bestselling author, and host of the TED podcast Rethinking
Wharton School
Episode: 333. Find the Vibe: Build Stronger Connections Through Communication Part 1
Astro Teller
Computer scientist, entrepreneur, inventor, and Captain of Moonshots at X
X
Episode: 332. Rethinks: Learn Faster and Fail Smarter
Rachel Greenwald
Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School and professional matchmaker and dating coach
Harvard Business School
Episode: 331. Matchmaker Mindset: How to Make Yourself Memorable in Any Conversation
Daniel Lubetzky
Pioneering social entrepreneur; founder of KIND Snacks
KIND Snacks; Builders Movement
Episode: 329. Your Brand is Your Promise: The 4 C’s for Better Communication
Jeremy Utley
Adjunct professor specializing in creativity and entrepreneurship at Stanford; author of Idea Flow
Stanford; Idea Flow
Episode: 326. Rethinks: The Secrets to Getting the Information You Need from AI
Kian Gohar
Founder of Geolab; former executive director at Singularity University; author
Geolab; Singularity University
Episode: 326. Rethinks: The Secrets to Getting the Information You Need from AI
Oliver Aust
Founder of Speak Like a CEO Academy
Speak Like a CEO Academy
Episode: 325. Message Market Fit: Turning Great Ideas Into Communication That Lands
Russ Altman
Professor of bioengineering at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: 324. Rethinks: Defining Where We Want AI To Take Us
Priya Parker
Author of The Art of Gathering and The Art of Fighting; expert facilitator
Author/Facilitator
Episode: 323. Turn Up the Heat: Make Conflict More Constructive

Host

Matt Abrahams
Host of Think Fast, Talk Smart; Stanford Graduate School of Business (Strategic Communication lecturer)

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 8.9k ratings
  • AI?

    I can’t help but feel like the speaker is AI. The tone is too matter-of-fact. I want to like this podcast but it lacks a certain cadence.

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    saradee2
    United States15 days ago
  • Awesome podcast!

    Very professional, interesting guests, I always learn something new. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Elisa Di Napoli
    New Zealand4 months ago
  • Fart

    Title picture makes my mind think of farts every time I see it because of the cloud and the fast and smart right on top of each other.

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    3
    Belovedraptor
    United States4 months ago
  • Executive speaker coach

    The best source for real-world, practical and well-crafted insights on communication competence and excellence.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosemary Ravinal
    United States5 months ago
  • Something for everyone

    I can't say enough good things about what I have heard so far. As someone who has never trained their communication abilities, this is exactly what I need to get started on my journey to being a better communicator.

    Audible
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    Anonymous
    United States5 months ago

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333. Find the Vibe: Build Stronger Connections Through Communication Part 1
Q: How do you know if you're vibing with someone?
Grant says people often recognize a strong connection afterward, having been absorbed enough in the conversation to lose track of time. Over time, a good connection can bring people closer even through disagreement.
333. Find the Vibe: Build Stronger Connections Through Communication Part 1
Q: In your book, Hidden Potential, you share the story of how you went from a terrified to confident public speaker. Can you share what that anxiety was like for you and how you successfully learned to manage the anxiety to become a great, well-known, and well-sought after speaker?
Grant describes shaking, a racing heart, and shallow breathing before speaking. He volunteered to give guest lectures, then repeatedly practiced and reflected on feedback until he became more comfortable and confident.
332. Rethinks: Learn Faster and Fail Smarter
Q: Can you talk a little bit about that mindset?
Teller says teams should agree that ambitious projects are unlikely to succeed, separate self-worth from being right, and treat the work as a learning journey. Since most effort goes into discovering what to build, people need to accept failure as a source of useful information.
332. Rethinks: Learn Faster and Fail Smarter
Q: To begin, I'd love for you to define for our audience what you mean by a Moonshot.
Teller defines a Moonshot as a huge problem, a radical proposed solution, and a breakthrough technology that offers some possibility of achieving that solution. He says teams should then test the hypothesis quickly and move on if it is wrong.
331. Matchmaker Mindset: How to Make Yourself Memorable in Any Conversation
Q: What's a communicator you admire and why?
A friend who consistently makes the speaker feel valued through a signature expression of appreciation and by leaving thoughtful voice notes, which build warmth and emotional connection.

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