Episodes
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
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.
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
Dec. 9, 2025
248. Better Together: How to Supercharge Your Team’s Productivity
The secret to effective teamwork and collaboration.
Guest: Molly Sands
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.
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
Nov. 20, 2025
244. Community Creates Change: Build Relationships That Actually Matter
Why community is the most powerful tool for transformation.
Guest: Gina Bianchini
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
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
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
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
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