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Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

Matt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart
Communication
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Communication Techniques
Communication Skills
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Artificial Intelligence
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Emotional Intelligence
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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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Jenn Wynn
Professor at NYU Stern School of Business, former director of education at the Obama Foundation, and organizational transformation consultant
NYU Stern School of Business
Episode: 340. Rethinks: Why the Conversations You Avoid Cost You the Most
Frish Brandt
Professional letter midwife and author of Unfinished Business
Stanford University School of Medicine
Episode: 339. The Write Stuff: Finding the Words for Life’s Hardest Conversations
Angela Duckworth
Psychologist, bestselling author, professor, and co-director of the Penn-Wharton Behavior Change for Good Initiative
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: 337. Success Is Situational: How Feedback & Practice Transform Your Communication
Nir Halevy
Professor of organizational behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business and author of Level Up
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Episode: 335. Power Play: Successfully Navigate Power, Status, and Influence at Work
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

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
  • Meh…

    In a perfect world, run by unicorns and magical fairies, this advice would work, but not so much incorporate America where many leaders are downright sociopathic sadistic, and mean. Trying to ‘listen empathetically and with compassionate’, give me a break! Does not work with most bosses. I’d be open to some more realistic advice

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    Drea159
    United States18 days ago
  • Done with AI

    DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME

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    Us nmrk
    United States25 days ago
  • 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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    3
    saradee2
    United Statesa month 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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    Belovedraptor
    United States5 months ago

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340. Rethinks: Why the Conversations You Avoid Cost You the Most
Q: How would you advise someone who needs to give critical constructive feedback to a boss or someone higher in the hierarchy?
Wynn recommends linking the conversation to shared goals, asking for a suitable time, describing observable behavior and its impact, and then asking about the other person's perspective. Once both perspectives are understood, they can work together on solutions.
340. Rethinks: Why the Conversations You Avoid Cost You the Most
Q: What makes conversations so difficult? Is it the topic, the emotions, or the circumstances?
Wynn says emotional reactivity is central. Topics that feel difficult to one person may be comfortable for another, so self-awareness helps people recognize triggers, pause, and choose a more productive response.
339. The Write Stuff: Finding the Words for Life’s Hardest Conversations
Q: What does deep listening look like in practice, and how can we train ourselves to be deep listeners?
Brandt says deep listening means quieting internal chatter, not preparing a reply, and holding what the other person says. She suggests using an open-handed posture to slow down and stay present.
339. The Write Stuff: Finding the Words for Life’s Hardest Conversations
Q: What are the five essential letters, and what makes them essential?
Brandt names them as thank you, I'm sorry, I miss you, I love you, and goodbye. She adds that letters can overlap and that, at their heart, they are expressions of care.
335. Power Play: Successfully Navigate Power, Status, and Influence at Work
Q: What advice and guidance do you have for how communication can be used effectively in hierarchies?
Halevy recommends everyday communication practices such as gratitude, modeling kindness, and publicly recognizing teammates' contributions. He also gives an example of 911 dispatchers using humor to build rapport and influence police officers.

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