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Episodes
Jan. 19, 2026
257. Move Your Audience: Lessons From MLK You Should Use
Why it’s not about being born a great communicator, but becoming one.
Guest:
Lerone Martin
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Jan. 15, 2026
256. Be Kind: The Most Overlooked Driver of Success
Why being kind is the best investment.
Guest:
Bonnie Hayden Cheng
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Jan. 13, 2026
255. How Leaders Sound Smart Without Saying Too Much
The keys to communicating clarity, not confusion.
Guest:
Adam Bryant
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Jan. 6, 2026
254. Start Fresh: How Framing, Timing, and Talk Can Improve Your Finances
How to have more open conversations about money.
Guest:
Wendy De La Rosa
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Dec. 30, 2025
253. Top 10: The Best Communication Tips from 2025
Our 10 favorite communication insights from 2025.
Guests:
Muriel Wilkins
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Peter D Sagal
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Laurie Santos
,
Arthur C. Brooks
,
Matt Lieberman
,
Ada Aka
,
Christopher Voss
,
Alex Rodriguez
,
Richard Edelman
,
Jenn Wynn
,
Gina Bianchini
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Dec. 25, 2025
252. Rethinks: How to Make Complex Ideas Accessible
Presenting complex information for your audience to understand.
Guest:
Lauren Weinstein
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Dec. 23, 2025
251. How to Stop Performing and Start Communicating with Presence
Why good communication requires presence, not performance.
Guest:
Dr. Kate Mason
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Dec. 16, 2025
250. How to Navigate Conflict: Tools For Productive Communication
Celebrate our 250th episode with expert strategies that make tough conversations easier — and more meaningful.
Guests:
Julia Minson
,
Amy Gallo
,
Joseph Grenny
,
Jenn Wynn
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Dec. 11, 2025
249. Quick Thinks: Rituals That Make Teamwork Work
The right rituals—and the right conversations—can transform how your team collaborates.
Guest:
Molly Sands
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Dec. 9, 2025
248. Better Together: How to Supercharge Your Team’s Productivity
The secret to effective teamwork and collaboration.
Guest:
Molly Sands
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Dec. 2, 2025
247. “Matt”er of Fact: Coaching on Feedback and Q&A
Two new Think Fast Talk Smart AI tools put communication skills to the test in real time.
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Nov. 27, 2025
246. Shared Wisdom: How Communication Defines Culture and Builds Community
Why good communication is the key to good communities.
Guest:
Alex 'Sandy' Pentland
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Nov. 20, 2025
244. Community Creates Change: Build Relationships That Actually Matter
Why community is the most powerful tool for transformation.
Guest:
Gina Bianchini
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Nov. 17, 2025
243. Rethinks: How Lessons from Neuroscience Can Help You Communicate Confidently
Reduce speaking anxiety and achieve your communication goals.
Guest:
Andrew Huberman
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Nov. 13, 2025
242. Tech Tools: The Power of Showing, Not Telling
Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick.
Guest:
Joe Thomas
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Nov. 11, 2025
241. Team Spirit: How to Make Group Work Work
How to unlock the power of groups through collective communication.
Guest:
Colin Fisher
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Nov. 4, 2025
240. Belief It or Not: How to Rewrite the Narratives That Hold You Back
How to identify and rewrite the limiting beliefs holding you back.
Guest:
Muriel Wilkins
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Oct. 30, 2025
239. Tech Tools: How Smarter Scheduling Leads to Stronger Communication
Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick.
Guest:
Darren Chait
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Oct. 28, 2025
238. Ask Matt Anything: Why Listening Might Be Your Most Powerful Skill
When we truly listen, every conversation changes — including the one with ourselves.
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Oct. 21, 2025
237. Mistake It Till You Make It: Learn Faster and Fail Smarter
Why we learn the most when we accept that we might be wrong.
Guest:
Astro Teller
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Oct. 16, 2025
236. Tech Tools: Zeroing in on Your Email Communication
Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick.
Guest:
Rahul Vohra
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Oct. 14, 2025
235. Refine, Reframe, Repeat: Make Your Communication a Slam Dunk
The road to mastery is paved with small improvements every day.
Guest:
Chiney Ogwumike
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Oct. 7, 2025
234. Need to Know: Lead With Transparency, Character, and Silence
When it comes to leading a team, there’s no such thing as too much information.
Guest:
General Stanley McChrystal
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Oct. 2, 2025
233. Tech Tools: Write with Confidence and Impact
Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick.
Guest:
Max Lytvyn
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