147 episodes
Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques Stanford GSB
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4.6 • 531 Ratings
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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.
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144. Communicating Through Conflict: How to Get Along with Anyone
Transforming conflicts into something productive is to understand its root cause and to learn how to reframe them.
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143. Adopting a VC Mindset: How to Achieve More by Thinking, and Communicating, Like a Venture Capitalist
Weigh alternatives, make decisions, and move forward without looking back.
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142. Power and Persuasion: Live Insights from Stanford Experts
Matt interviews four distinguished faculty members live from Stanford GSB.
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141. An Invitation for Innovation: Why Creativity Is Found, Not Forced
How leaders can foster cultures and environments where innovation thrives.
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140. Best of: How to Handle a Skeptical Audience
Use these techniques when handling challenges and objections from your audience.
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139. Lose Yourself: The Secret to Finding Flow and Being Fully Present
Boost your productivity, find more joy in your work, and be more present in the moment.
Customer Reviews
This podcast is a game changer!
I have listened to 35+ episodes of this podcast (some twice). The nuggets of wisdom that I have collected from each episode have helped me build my confidence and improve my presentation skills when the pressure is on. The simple frameworks and plug-and-play advice Matt and his guests provide have also helped my teammates and leaders at work (I often share episodes with them).
After transitioning from a long teaching career to corporate last year, I felt unsure when running meetings and leading demos for corporate executives, but this podcast (and Matt’s book and videos) have helped me completely change my perspective — I now enter a call excited!
A few of my favorite takeaways:
- It’s not a performance, it’s.a conversation.
- Connection > perfection!
- Dare to be dull (be a brick, not a cathedral)
- What/So What/Now What framework
- Less is more (be trustworthy, concise, and specific…I tend to do the latter by sharing key data)
Highly recommend this podcast to improve communication skills
Great podcast to go on a lifelong journey of improving communication skills
Boosted my communication skills! 💪
The 'Think Faster and Talk Smarter' podcast is an essential listen for anyone seeking to sharpen their communication skills. Each episode offers insightful tips and strategies that have helped me understand my audience better and communicate more effectively.
The show's emphasis on weaving a customer narrative truly resonates with me and has transformed my approach to interaction. I've been able to help people share their unique talents and perspectives, making conversations more engaging and meaningful.
Highly recommend for anyone wanting to elevate their communication skills.