Think Fast Talk Smart
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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?

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Recent Episodes

July 29, 2025

219. Six Motivations, One Workplace: Who Are You at Work?

When communicating with their employees, most firms have no idea who they’re talking to.

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July 24, 2025

218. Teaching Truths & Tactics: Live Lessons From Stanford in Capetown

Real connection means understanding your audience, staying true to yourself, and creating space for others.

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July 22, 2025

217. Rethinks: How to Build Deep Connections

How to be a skilled conversationalist in work, love, and life.

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July 15, 2025

216. Wired for Words: A Neuroscientist’s Guide to Influence

Understanding your audience's psychology is the key to crafting communication that resonates.

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July 10, 2025

215. The New Media Landscape: Trust, Transparency, and Transformation

For your communication to be credible, you can’t just say it — you have to do it.

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July 8, 2025

214. From Crisis to Clarity: Simplicity, Feedback, and the Art of Bei…

How to communicate clearly in any context, from newsrooms to the world stage.

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