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Join Matt Abrahams, a lecturer of Strategic Communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he sits down with experts in the field to discuss real-world challenges.
How do I send my message clearly when put on the spot? How do I write emails to get my point across? How can I easily convey complex information? How do I manage my reputation? Whether you’re giving a toast or presenting in a meeting, communication is critical to success in business and in life.
Think Fast, Talk Smart provides the tools, techniques, and best practices to help you communicate more effectively.
- 142 - 139. Lose Yourself: The Secret to Finding Flow and Being Fully PresentTue, 23 Apr 2024 - 17min
- 141 - 138. Speak Your Truth: Why Authenticity Leads to Better CommunicationTue, 16 Apr 2024 - 22min
- 140 - 137. When Words Aren’t Enough: How to Excel at Nonverbal CommunicationTue, 09 Apr 2024 - 22min
- 139 - 136. The Art of Disagreeing Without Conflict: Navigating the NuanceTue, 02 Apr 2024 - 23min
- 138 - 135. Best of: The Personal and Professional Power of Emotional AwarenessTue, 26 Mar 2024 - 18min
- 137 - 134. How to Chat with Bots: The Secrets to Getting the Information You Need from AITue, 19 Mar 2024 - 24min
- 136 - 133. From Good to Super: How Supercommunicators Unlock the Language of ConnectionTue, 12 Mar 2024 - 37min
- 135 - 132. Lean Into Failure: How to Make Mistakes That Work
A guide to fostering an environment where failure is not feared but embraced as a crucial step toward growth and success.
Tue, 05 Mar 2024 - 24min - 134 - 131. Friction Fixing: How to Use Obstacles to Your AdvantageTue, 27 Feb 2024 - 22min
- 133 - 130. Best Of: How to Maintain a Powerful Presence in Your CommunicationTue, 20 Feb 2024 - 20min
- 132 - 129. Connect Deeply: How to Communicate So People Feel Seen and Heard
NYT Opinion columnist David Brooks shares how to communicate so that others feel seen, heard, and understood.
Tue, 13 Feb 2024 - 23min - 131 - 128. Four Powerful Principles, Pt 2: Your Questions AnsweredThu, 08 Feb 2024 - 18min
- 130 - 127. Four Principles of Powerful, Focused Communication, Pt. 1Tue, 06 Feb 2024 - 22min
- 129 - 126. Making Meetings Meaningful, BONUS: When Face-to-Face Meetings MatterTue, 30 Jan 2024 - 33min
- 128 - Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast (A Sound Bite!)
Think Fast, Talk Smart provides the tools, techniques, and best practices to help you communicate more effectively.
Mon, 29 Jan 2024 - 01min - 127 - 125. Making Meetings Meaningful, Pt. 2: Key Ingredients for Effective MeetingsTue, 23 Jan 2024 - 23min
- 126 - 124. Making Meetings Meaningful, Pt. 1: How to Structure and Organize More Effective GatheringsTue, 16 Jan 2024 - 25min
- 125 - 123. Best Of: Why Curiosity Is Communication’s Secret WeaponTue, 09 Jan 2024 - 23min
- 124 - 122. How To Be More Confident and Calm in Your Communication: Managing the "ABC’s" of Communication AnxietyTue, 02 Jan 2024 - 15min
- 123 - 121. Building trust and connection: How to lead with vulnerability
We have to be vulnerable in order to build trust in our relationships. But as Jacob Morgan says, “Vulnerability for leaders is not the same as it is for everybody else.”
Tue, 26 Dec 2023 - 21min - 122 - 120. A Few of Matt’s Favorite Things: 10 Communication Takeaways from 2023's TFTS Episodes
Matt revisits insights gathered from this season, and compiles his top 10 personal takeaways to enhance his communication skills.
Tue, 19 Dec 2023 - 15min - 121 - 119. Best Of: How to Embrace the Benefits of Stress
Channel stress to help your performance and relationships. "Learning how to embrace it, learning how to work with it is really what helps us thrive and grow and perform at our highest level," shares Alia Crum.
Tue, 12 Dec 2023 - 24min - 120 - 118. Maximizing your Personal Brand: Communicating Who You Are to Help Get What You Want
What comes to people’s minds when they think about you, and can you control it? Dorie Clark says you can — with the power of your personal brand.
Tue, 05 Dec 2023 - 22min - 119 - 117. Say It, See It: How to Connect Through ConversationTue, 28 Nov 2023 - 19min
- 118 - 116. Quick Thinks: Don't Sweat the Small TalkTue, 21 Nov 2023 - 11min
- 117 - 115. Best of: How We Set and Achieve GoalsTue, 14 Nov 2023 - 20min
- 116 - 114. Communication Means Paying Attention: The Four Pillars of Active ListeningTue, 07 Nov 2023 - 28min
- 115 - 113. Missing Something? How to Kick FOMO with Conscious Decision-Making
In this episode, Patrick McGinnis explains how to conquer one of our greatest fears: the fear of missing out.
Tue, 31 Oct 2023 - 20min - 114 - 112. From Mistakes to "Missed Takes"Tue, 24 Oct 2023 - 16min
- 113 - 111. Best Of: How to Spark Creativity in Your CommunicationMon, 16 Oct 2023 - 24min
- 112 - 110. Write It Well: How to Craft an Email to Capture Busy Readers
Whatever you’re writing, most people are too busy to read it. That’s why, Harvard Prof Todd Rogers says, “you want to make it as easy as possible for them."
Tue, 10 Oct 2023 - 26min - 111 - 109. Simplify! How to Communicate Complex Ideas Simply and Effectively
You said it. But did they hear it? Frances Frei shares why simple communication is the key to moving others to action.
Tue, 03 Oct 2023 - 23min - 110 - 108. All In: How Improv Helps You Show Up and Communicate WellTue, 26 Sep 2023 - 33min
- 109 - 107. Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot
Tips and tools from Matt's new book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot
Tue, 19 Sep 2023 - 20min - 108 - 106. Best Of: Using Skills From Improv to Master Your In-The-Moment Communication
In this Best Of episode, Dan Klein, Adam Tobin and Matt Abrahams discuss how to speak "without a net."
Tue, 12 Sep 2023 - 22min - 107 - 105. Radical Candor: The Communication Shift That Can Transform Your CareerTue, 05 Sep 2023 - 33min
- 106 - 104. How to Change: Building Better Habits and Behaviors (And Getting Out of Your Own Way)
In this podcast episode, Katy Milkman shares how we can make our goals more achievable by making reaching them more enjoyable.
Tue, 29 Aug 2023 - 23min - 105 - 103. Simple Is a Superpower: How to Communicate Any Idea to Any Audience
In this episode, Carmine Gallo shares how intentional, straightforward messaging helps you connect with others and get things done.
Tue, 22 Aug 2023 - 21min - 104 - 102. Create a Presence: How to Communicate in a Way Others Can Feel
In this episode, executive coach Muriel Wilkins shares how the best communicators create a strong presence.
Tue, 15 Aug 2023 - 23min - 103 - 101. We Belong Together: How Communication Fuels Connection and Community
In this episode, Geoffrey Cohen shares how communication can help us find the connection we crave and need.
Tue, 08 Aug 2023 - 22min - 102 - 100. Shut Up! How to Communicate Better by Talking LessTue, 01 Aug 2023 - 20min
- 101 - 99. Best of: How to Handle Challenging Conversations
Being a better listener has a lot to do with silence, says Collins Dobbs, a lecturer in management at Stanford Graduate School of Business. “A lot of people are uncomfortable with the smallest modicum of silence, but learning often happens when we create distance for useful reflection.” In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Dobbs talks with host Matt Abrahams about the importance of “space, pace, and grace” when you’re receiving others’ feedback and handling the emotions that come out during tough discussions. “There’s often a lot more focus on the skill set on delivering emotion than receiving emotion, but if the receiver of emotion can put themselves in a place of curiosity, agency, and openness … it opens up a whole new world of possibilities.” Dobbs is an executive coach and teaches several courses, including Interpersonal Dynamics and Leadership Labs. For a full transcript of the interview, visit this episode's web page. Think Fast, Talk Smart is a podcast produced by Stanford Graduate School of Business. Each episode provides concrete, easy-to-implement tools and techniques to help you hone and enhance your communication skills. More Resources Building Successful Relationships: How to Effectively Communicate in Your Professional and Personal Life How to Build Better Relationships See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tue, 25 Jul 2023 - 22min - 100 - 98. Give It to Me Straight: How to Give Honest, Constructive FeedbackTue, 18 Jul 2023 - 22min
- 99 - 97. No Rules, No Trust: How Accountability Shapes Communication
In this episode, Professor Anat Admati explains why you can’t have trust and accountability without rules.
Tue, 11 Jul 2023 - 19min - 98 - 96. Rock and Role: How Assigning Gender to Inanimate Objects Influences UsTue, 27 Jun 2023 - 25min
- 97 - 95. The Power of No: How Boundaries Help Us Live More Empowered LivesTue, 20 Jun 2023 - 25min
- 96 - 94. LEADing ideas: Research-Backed Tips and Tools from Four Stanford Professors
Breaking new ground, Think Fast, Talk Smart steps into the world of live events, bringing together an eager audience of LEAD students from Stanford University and a top-notch panel of former podcast guests: Jesper B. Sørensen, Sarah Soule, Jonathan Levav,and Szu-chi Huang. Topics include crafting strategy for successful leadership and tips on how to effectively lead a hybrid team. This episode also features an interactive audience segment, where various participants of the Stanford LEAD program answer the three questions traditionally posed to guests. To learn more about Stanford LEAD, the Graduate School of Business's online program for executive education, visit their grow.stanford.edu or take the self assessment. To hear more from each of these Stanford GSB professors, find their episodes on the podcast.Strategic Success: How to Communicate Your GameplanIn this episode, Jesper Sørensen explores why organizational strategy can be both top-down and bottom-up.From Dreaming to Doing: How We Set and Achieve GoalsIn this episode, we speak with Szu-chi Huang about an essential ingredient of human behavior: motivation. Leading From Home: How to Create the Right Environment for CommunicationIn this podcast episode, Jonathan Levav discusses the importance of not just knowing what your audience needs to hear, but how they need to hear it.Words Matter: How to Make Your Communication InclusiveIn this episode, Sarah Soule shares research that shows how subtle word choice can invite inclusion, or can reinforce harmful stereotypes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tue, 13 Jun 2023 - 28min - 95 - 93. All the Feels: The Personal and Professional Power of Emotional Awareness
In this episode, Celine Teoh shares why deep connection with others starts by connecting more deeply with ourselves.
Tue, 06 Jun 2023 - 17min - 94 - 92. No Regrets: How to Take Risks in Your Communication, Relationships, and CareerTue, 30 May 2023 - 26min
- 93 - 91. Um, like, so: How Filler Words Can Create More Connected, Effective Communication
In this podcast episode, Valerie Fridland explains the meaning we all ascribe to these words and how to use them in your communication.
Tue, 23 May 2023 - 29min - 92 - 90. Best of: Brains Love Stories – How Leveraging Neuroscience Can Capture People’s EmotionsTue, 16 May 2023 - 20min
- 91 - 89. Listen, Listen, Listen: How to Build Deep Connections
In this episode, Rachel Greenwald shares how to be a skilled conversationalist in work, love, and life.
Tue, 09 May 2023 - 24min - 90 - 88. Best of: Leading From Home – How to Create the Right Environment for Communication
In this award-winning podcast episode, we discuss the importance of not just knowing what your audience needs to hear, but how they need to hear it.
Tue, 02 May 2023 - 20min - 89 - 87. Know What You’re Saying: How Communicating Tests Our Understanding
In this episode, Gregory LaBlanc says it’s not about what you know — it’s about how well you can communicate it.
Tue, 25 Apr 2023 - 20min - 88 - 86. Building Habits: The Key to Lasting Behavior ChangeTue, 18 Apr 2023 - 19min
- 87 - 85. Best of: Don't Get Lost in Translation
On this podcast episode, Kenneth Romeo shares specific tactics that non-native English speakers can use to handle in-the-moment communication challenges.
Tue, 11 Apr 2023 - 13min - 86 - 84. Quick Thinks: How Others Define Us
In this podcast episode, Brian Lowery shares why it's those around you who truly define who you are.
Tue, 04 Apr 2023 - 14min - 85 - 83. You Need a Manifesto: How to Communicate Your Convictions
In this episode, the d.school’s Charlotte Burgess-Auburn explains the power of crafting your own personal manifesto.
Tue, 28 Mar 2023 - 19min - 84 - 82. It’s Not About You: Why Effective Communicators Put Others FirstTue, 21 Mar 2023 - 21min
- 83 - 81. Fact or Fiction? How to Communicate When We Hold Different Beliefs
In this episode, physician and journalist Seema Yasmin explains what to do when we disagree about our deepest-held beliefs.
Tue, 14 Mar 2023 - 21min - 82 - 80. Magic Words: Change What You Say to Inspire and Influence Others
In this episode, Jonah Berger shares the secret to persuading others and getting your ideas to catch on.
Wed, 08 Mar 2023 - 27min - 81 - 79. Equity by Design: How Diversity Ignites Creativity
In this episode, Professor Adina Sterling discusses how we can foster more diversity for healthier social networks and stronger, high performing teams.
Tue, 28 Feb 2023 - 24min - 80 - 78. Three Guiding Principles for Successful CommunicationTue, 14 Feb 2023 - 24min
- 79 - 77. Quick Thinks: AI Has Entered The Chat – A "Conversation" with ChatGPT
Matt Abrahams interviews ChatGPT, an AI natural language processing chatbot, about its purpose, sources of information, ethical considerations, and the importance of human communication skills.
Tue, 07 Feb 2023 - 09min - 78 - Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast | Season 4 Trailer
Join Matt Abrahams, a lecturer of strategic communication at Stanford GSB, as he sits down with experts from across campus to discuss public speaking anxiety, speaking off the cuff, nailing a Q&A, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, 01 Feb 2023 - 02min - 77 - 76. Change My Mind: Using “Pre-suasion” to Influence Others
In this episode, psychology expert Bob Cialdini reveals the inner workings of social influence and persuasion.
Tue, 24 Jan 2023 - 27min - 76 - 75. Love & Money: How to Talk About Big Decisions Together
In this podcast episode, Myra Strober and Abby Davisson share a framework to help us communicate professional goals with those who we care about most.
Tue, 10 Jan 2023 - 22min - 75 - 74. Best Of: How Emotion Shapes Our Communication, Decisions, and Experiences
In this Best Of episode we discuss how recognizing your audience’s emotional needs can help you achieve your communication goals.
Tue, 20 Dec 2022 - 32min - 74 - 73. Listen Up: Why It’s Better to Be Interested than InterestingTue, 06 Dec 2022 - 24min
- 73 - 72. Quick Thinks: Talk It Out – How to Successfully Negotiate and Resolve ConflictTue, 22 Nov 2022 - 12min
- 72 - 71. Strategy Success: How to Communicate Your Gameplan
In this episode, Jesper Sørensen explores why organizational strategy can be both top-down and bottom-up.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 - 24min - 71 - 70. Ideas Fuel Innovation: Why Your First Ideas Aren’t Always the BestTue, 25 Oct 2022 - 21min
- 70 - 69. Feeling Nervous? How Anxiety Can Fuel Better Communication
In this episode, health psychologist Kelly McGonigal shares how stress and anxiety can enhance our communication.
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 - 24min - 69 - 68. Directive vs. Dialogue: Communicating Better as a Leader
In this episode, Dean Jon Levin shares his thoughts on the changing role of communication in business leadership.
Tue, 27 Sep 2022 - 17min - 68 - 67. What Is Normal? How Culture Affects Communication Styles
In this episode, Michele Gelfand explains why social norms are the glue that keeps cultures together.
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 - 19min - 67 - 66. Best Of: Lessons from Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman to Help You Hack your Speaking Anxiety
In this "best of" episode with Andrew Huberman, we discuss actions you can take to reduce speaking anxiety and achieve your communication goals.
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 - 29min - 66 - 65. Ties That Bind: Why Remote and Hybrid Teams Need the Right Connection
In this episode, faculty member Glenn Carroll and Michael Arena discuss how teams can stay innovative within a hybrid work environment.
Tue, 16 Aug 2022 - 20min - 65 - 64. Best of: Techniques for Managing Your Reputation
In this podcast episode, we revisit one of the most popular interviews from season one about how to effectively manage your reputation at work.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 - 18min - 64 - 63. Cheap Talk: What Economics Has to Say About CommunicationMon, 18 Jul 2022 - 17min
- 63 - 62. Best Of: Summer Learning Series, How Humor Can Be a Secret Weapon in Communication
In this "best of" episode, we revisit our conversation about how humor can make us more confident, trustworthy communicators.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 - 30min - 62 - 61. Courage, Ambiguity, Belonging and Data: How to Design Your Communication for SuccessTue, 21 Jun 2022 - 34min
- 61 - 60. Communicating Uncertainty: How to Connect With Your Audience, Even When The Answers Aren’t ClearTue, 07 Jun 2022 - 16min
- 60 - 59. From Dreaming to Doing: How We Set and Achieve GoalsTue, 24 May 2022 - 19min
- 59 - 58. Forgiveness: How the Right Communication Repairs Relationships
In this podcast episode, we look at the role of forgiveness in relationships and healthy communication.
Tue, 10 May 2022 - 17min - 58 - 57. Are You Listening?: How to Stay Open and Curious to Other People’s IdeasTue, 26 Apr 2022 - 15min
- 57 - 56. Lean Messaging: How Simple Messages Really Stick
In this podcast episode, a veteran marketer and entrepreneur shares his approach to communicating for startup success.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 - 19min - 56 - 55. Ideas & Empathy: How to Design and Communicate with Others in Mind
In this podcast episode, we explore how design and communication both start with the same ingredient: empathy.
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 - 19min - 55 - 54. Leadership and Ethics: How to Communicate Your Core Values
On this podcast episode, we discuss how to make ethical decisions in your personal and professional life.
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 - 23min - 54 - 53. Step Up and Stand Out: How to Create the Right Environment for Communication
In this podcast episode, we discuss the importance of not just knowing what your audience needs to hear, but how they need to hear it.
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 - 20min - 53 - 52. Communicating Our Mistakes: How to Avoid Common Flaws and Make Better Decisions
In this podcast episode, we discuss common flaws in the decision-making process — and what to do about them.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 - 20min - 52 - 51. We Asked, You Answered: Celebrating our 50th Episode with your Anxiety Management Plans
In this 50th episode, host Matt Abrahams and executive producer Jenny Luna offer new techniques for managing nervousness before and during your communication.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 - 11min - 51 - 50. Telling Good Stories: How to Use the Elements of Narrative to Keep Listeners Engaged
In this podcast episode, we discuss how to foster a sense of empathy and connection through storytelling.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 - 18min - 50 - 49. Make Numbers Count: How to Communicate Data Effectively
In this podcast episode, we discuss the importance of “translating” numbers when sharing information.
Tue, 18 Jan 2022 - 17min - 49 - 48. Speaking Up Without Freaking Out: How to Tackle Communication Anxiety
In this podcast episode, we share the science behind nervousness and offer tips for keeping your cool during various speaking situations.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 - 23min - 48 - 47. Quick Thinks: How to Use Storytelling to Be a Better Founder
In this bonus episode, we share lessons from the Stanford GSB class “Startup Garage” on hypotheses, narrative, and design thinking.
Tue, 14 Dec 2021 - 06min - 47 - 46. Stay Creative: How to Keep Your Ideas Fresh and Practical
In this podcast episode, we share common mistakes that can stifle ideas and why managers should stay involved in the creative process.
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 - 19min - 46 - 45. Recipes From the “Communication Kitchen”: How to Handle Three Common Challenges This Holiday Season
In this podcast episode, we share strategies for surviving small talk as well as 10 of our favorite “recipes” from past guests.
Thu, 18 Nov 2021 - 12min - 45 - 44. Act Like a Leader: How Lessons From The Theater Can Help You Step into Power
"Leadership is a role that you play, like a part you play in other people’s lives. And [your] expression of that role is your responsibility as a leader,” says Stanford GSB lecturer Melissa Jones Briggs. Jones Briggs’ work combines techniques from the theater with social science research to teach lessons about power and communication. In this conversation with podcast host Matt Abrahams, she discusses how acting in a leadership position requires staying present and also knowing when to step back. “Power and authority often determine which stories are centered and which stories are marginalized,” Jones Briggs says. “By uncovering previously untold stories, we can create environments that invite new stories in, and that helps shape inclusive and equitable work cultures.” Think Fast, Talk Smart is a podcast produced by Stanford Graduate School of Business. Each episode provides concrete, easy-to-implement tools and techniques to help you hone and enhance your communication skills. Show Notes Melissa Jones Briggs Washington Post: Virtual work is making you talk like a business robot. Here’s how to ‘circle back’ to being human. Kenji Yoshino, Professor of Law at New York University Kay Kostopolous, Actor, Director, and Theater Coach Erving Grossman, Canadian-American Sociologist See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 - 17min - 44 - 43. Get Psyched: How Time and Situations Shape Our Communication
In this podcast episode, we sit down with the lead researcher of the Stanford Prison Experiment to discuss how time influences perception.
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 - 17min - 43 - 42. Space, Pace, and Grace: How to Handle Challenging Conversations
In this podcast episode, we discuss the power of slowing down during difficult workplace situations.
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 - 22min
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