Episodes

How design and communication both start with the same ingredient: empathy.

How to make ethical decisions in your personal and professional life.

Not just knowing what your audience needs to hear, but how they need to hear it.

Common flaws in the decision-making process — and what to do about them.

Techniques for managing nervousness before and during your communication.

Foster a sense of empathy and connection through storytelling.

The importance of “translating” numbers when sharing information.

Keeping your cool during various speaking situations.

Lessons from the Stanford GSB class “Startup Garage.”

Common mistakes that can stifle ideas.

Strategies for surviving small talk.

"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 c...

How time influences perception.

The power of slowing down during difficult workplace situations.

Tactics that startups use to build a product quickly and effectively.

“Stress is natural, stress is inevitable when you're living a life that's connected with things you care about. And learning how to embrace it, learning how to work with it is really what helps us thrive and grow and perform ...

Why our brains are wired for storytelling.

The effect of technology on teams, teamwork, and innovation.

The role of communication in helping businesses to adapt and transform.

Break down professional silos and hierarchies in teams.

How to communicate during a crisis.

The body language and word choices that can help you “power up” or “power down” in your communication.

Actions you can take to reduce speaking anxiety and achieve your communication goals.

Best practices when inspiring young people to seize responsibility.