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281
April 16, 2026
281. Be Clear, Be Concise, Be Remembered: Masters of Scale
Great communication isn’t about saying more—it’s about making what you say matter.
Guest:
Jeff Berman
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280
April 13, 2026
280. Stay Relevant: Future Proof Your Career in an AI World
Work is changing, not ending—what it takes to stay relevant in an AI-driven world.
Guest:
Aneesh Raman
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279
April 9, 2026
279. Rethinks: How to Leverage What People Already Want
How to turn latent motivation into fuel for change.
Guest:
Dan Heath
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278
April 6, 2026
278. How Do You Mean? It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It
Whatever your message, the manner in which you deliver it is just as important.
Guest:
Jefferson Fisher
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277
April 2, 2026
277. How Small Choices Shape Better Communication
Real change isn’t about knowing what to do — it’s about actually doing it, one small choice at a time.
Guest:
Eric Zimmer
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276
March 30, 2026
276. Dead End Goals: Are Your Ambitions Actually Leading You Toward Meaning?
The goals we set often lead us away from the meaning we ultimately seek.
Guest:
Arthur C. Brooks
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275
March 26, 2026
275. Cracking the Code: Learn The Unspoken Rules of Workplace Success
Why mastering unspoken workplace communication is essential to long-term career success.
Guest:
Erin McGoff
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274
March 23, 2026
274. Choose Connection Over Perfection: Why Happiness Starts with Better Communication
How to communicate for deeper connection—and greater happiness.
Guest:
Sonja Lyubomirsky
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273
March 19, 2026
273. Quick Thinks: How to Create Messages People Remember
Memorable communication isn’t about saying more—it’s making the right idea stick.
Guest:
Carmen Simon
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272
March 16, 2026
272. Say What Sticks: The Neuroscience of Memorable Communication
People are forgetful. Here’s how to make your messages more memorable.
Guest:
Carmen Simon
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271
March 12, 2026
271. Rethinks: The Key to Lasting Behavior Change
The secret to building habits that stick.
Guest:
BJ Fogg
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270
March 9, 2026
270. Make Belief: The Mindset Shifts That Make Your Communication Stronger
Why beliefs can either cap our potential or push us toward possibility.
Guest:
Nir Eyal
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269
March 5, 2026
269. Ask Matt Anything: Bring Clarity to Complicated Conversations
Practical insights to help you communicate with more intention in everyday moments.
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268
March 2, 2026
268. Going Viral: How To Balance Authenticity and Spectacle
How to communicate who you are online.
Guest:
Angèle Christin
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267
Feb. 26, 2026
267. Rethinks: Why Authenticity Leads to Better Communication
Why being true to yourself enables you to show up better for others.
Guest:
Graham Weaver
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266
Feb. 23, 2026
266. Your Brain Has Too Many Tabs Open: Managing the Voice in Your Head
How to turn down the chatter of negative self-talk.
Guest:
Ethan Kross
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265
Feb. 19, 2026
265. Complexity to Connection: Humanizing High-Stakes Communication
How to turn complexity into connection through clear communication.
Guests:
Jonathan Berek
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Phil Polakoff
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264
Feb. 16, 2026
264. Show Your Receipts: Communicating in a Post-Truth World
Why curiosity is the best way to start a conversation.
Guest:
Fareed Zakaria
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263
Feb. 12, 2026
263. Smart Isn’t the Same as Clear: How to Sharpen Your Ideas
Why clarity and authenticity matter more than ever in modern communication.
Guest:
Nick Thompson
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262
Feb. 9, 2026
262. Own the Room: How Voice, Breath, and Body Work Together
How to tap the full power of your voice.
Guest:
Patsy Rodenburg
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261
Feb. 5, 2026
261. Meetings With a Point: How to Design For Better Decisions
How to design meetings with purpose so they actually move work forward.
Guest:
Rebecca Hinds
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260
Feb. 2, 2026
260. From Role To Soul: The Four Ingredients For Mastering Meaning
Why your best life isn’t about having the right answers, but about asking the right questions.
Guests:
Bill Burnett
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Dave Evans
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259
Jan. 29, 2026
259. Quick Thinks: Task-Focused to People-Focused—A Smarter Way to Communicate
How “spaciousness” helps teams move beyond busywork — and build the conditions for honest conversation.
Guest:
Megan Reitz
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258
Jan. 26, 2026
258. When Power Talks, People Walk: Why Leaders Don’t Hear What Matters Most
Why it’s critical to say what needs to be said — and listen when others do the same.
Guest:
Megan Reitz
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