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Episodes
Dec. 4, 2020
25. Quick Thinks: All Effective Communication Must Start With This
It’s less about what you want to say, and more about what your audience needs to hear.
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Nov. 20, 2020
24. Feelings First: How Emotion Shapes Our Communication, Decisions, and Experiences
Recognizing your audience’s emotional needs can help you achieve your communication goals.
Guest:
Baba Shiv
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Nov. 6, 2020
23. Look Within: How to Lead with Self Awareness and Vulnerability
How good leaders can self reflect and better communicate to advance social justice.
Guest:
Brian Lowery
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Oct. 22, 2020
22. Under Pressure: How to Communicate Clearly and Timely During a Crisis
How leaders can communicate effectively when their organization, brand, or reputation is under attack.
Guest:
David Demarest
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Oct. 9, 2020
21. Words Matter: How to Make Your Communication Inclusive
Subtle word choice can invite inclusion, or can reinforce harmful stereotypes.
Guest:
Sarah Soule
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Sept. 25, 2020
20. Question Your Questions: How to Spark Creativity in Your Communication
Curiosity and storytelling can lead to more innovative communication.
Guest:
Tina Seelig
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Sept. 11, 2020
19. Showing Your Smile From Behind a Mask: How Culture and Emotion Impact Communication
How cultural values play an important role in communication.
Guest:
Jeanne Tsai
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Aug. 28, 2020
18. Managing in the Moment: How to Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
Embracing failure and incorporating play into work.
Guest:
Christian Wheeler
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Aug. 13, 2020
17. Think Fast: You Asked, We Answered
Audience questions that range from how to handle interrupters to how to craft an authentic, clear email.
Guest:
Shawon Jackson
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July 31, 2020
16. Quick Thinks: How to Craft Your Body Language When Confronting Objections
Advice on how to position yourself when met with skepticism from your audience.
Guest:
Burt Alper
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July 16, 2020
15. The Art of Negotiation: How to Get More of What You Want
Common mistakes made during high stakes communication.
Guest:
Margaret Ann Neale
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July 2, 2020
14. Be Better At Work: How to Communicate Better With Coworkers and Employees
Where leaders should and shouldn’t focus their attention.
Guest:
Bob Sutton
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June 22, 2020
13. Make ’Em Laugh: How to Use Humor as a Secret Weapon in Your Communication
Use humour to build bonds in business and in life.
Guests:
Jennifer Aaker
,
Naomi Bagdonas
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June 5, 2020
12. It's Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It: How To Communicate Power
Harness power and demonstrate it through both your verbal and non verbal communication.
Guest:
Deborah Gruenfeld
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May 22, 2020
11. The Science of Influence: How to Persuade Others And Hold Their Attention
Communication that can help open people up to your ideas.
Guest:
Zak Tormala
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10
May 7, 2020
10. High-Stakes Communication: How to Manage Anxiety When Speaking in Front of Others
Gaining confidence in high stakes communication situations.
Guest:
Jenny Luna
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April 23, 2020
9. Quick Thinks: How Being Present-Oriented Improves Communication
Improv advice on getting out of our heads and into the present moment.
Guests:
Dan Klein
,
Adam Tobin
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8
April 10, 2020
8. Don't Get Lost in Translation: How Non-Native Speakers Can Communicate With Confidence
Giving presentations in your non-native tongue.
Guest:
Ken Romeo
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7
April 3, 2020
7. Quick Thinks: Use This Framework to Speak up in Virtual Meetings
Structuring your comments during a meeting or presentation.
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March 27, 2020
6. Quick Thinks: Communicating and Leading Virtually
Become a more effective and engaging online communicator.
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March 12, 2020
5. From Monologue to Dialogue: How to Handle a Skeptical Audience
Handling challenges and objections from your audience.
Guest:
Burt Alper
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Feb. 27, 2020
4. The Journey to Mastery: How Self Reflection Can Improve Communication
Practices of self-reflection before and after communication.
Guest:
J.D.Schramm
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Feb. 11, 2020
3. When Knowing Too Much Can Hurt Your Communication: How to Make Complex Ideas Accessible
Presenting complex information for your audience to understand.
Guest:
Lauren Weinstein
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Jan. 30, 2020
2. Communicating Our Multiple Selves: How to Effectively Manage Your Reputation
Shape the way others see you.
Guest:
Allison Kluger
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