Episodes
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
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
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
271
March 12, 2026
271. Rethinks: The Key to Lasting Behavior Change
The secret to building habits that stick.
Guest: BJ Fogg
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
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.
268
March 2, 2026
268. Going Viral: How To Balance Authenticity and Spectacle
How to communicate who you are online.
Guest: Angèle Christin
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
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
265
Feb. 19, 2026
265. Complexity to Connection: Humanizing High-Stakes Communication
How to turn complexity into connection through clear communication.
Guests: Jonathan Berek , Phil Polakoff
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
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
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
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
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 , Dave Evans
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
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
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
Jan. 15, 2026
256. Be Kind: The Most Overlooked Driver of Success
Why being kind is the best investment.
Guest: Bonnie Hayden Cheng
Jan. 13, 2026
255. How Leaders Sound Smart Without Saying Too Much
The keys to communicating clarity, not confusion.
Guest: Adam Bryant
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
Dec. 30, 2025
253. Top 10: The Best Communication Tips from 2025
Our 10 favorite communication insights from 2025.
Guests: Muriel Wilkins , Peter D Sagal , Laurie Santos , Arthur C. Brooks , Matt Lieberman , Ada Aka , Christopher Voss , Alex Rodriguez , Richard Edelman , Jenn Wynn , Gina Bianchini
Dec. 25, 2025
252. Rethinks: How to Make Complex Ideas Accessible
Presenting complex information for your audience to understand.
Guest: Lauren Weinstein
Dec. 23, 2025
251. How to Stop Performing and Start Communicating with Presence
Why good communication requires presence, not performance.
Guest: Dr. Kate Mason