Episodes

208. Ambiguity to Action: Tensions and Trade-Offs of Leadership and Communication
June 10, 2025

208. Ambiguity to Action: Tensions and Trade-Offs of Leadership and Communication

Amidst constant change, clear communication is the key to navigating uncertainty.
207. From Conflict to Connection: Having Crucial Conversations that Count
June 3, 2025

207. From Conflict to Connection: Having Crucial Conversations that Count

How victim, villain, and helpless stories sabotage our most important conversations.
206. Crafting Narratives That Motivate: What’s Your Strategy Story?
May 29, 2025

206. Crafting Narratives That Motivate: What’s Your Strategy Story?

Great strategy starts with a question—and a story worth believing in.
205. Say What Sucks: Catalyzing Organizational Change with AI
May 27, 2025

205. Say What Sucks: Catalyzing Organizational Change with AI

A live SXSW panel on how employee complaints illuminate the path to organizational innovation.
204. Tough Talks: Turn Tension Into Trust
May 20, 2025

204. Tough Talks: Turn Tension Into Trust

How to have the conversations that are most difficult — and most important.
Guest: Sheila Heen
203. No Script, No Problem: Final Secrets to Speaking Under Pressure (Bonus)
May 15, 2025

203. No Script, No Problem: Final Secrets to Speaking Under Pressure (Bonus)

Stay sharp, sound confident, and speak with impact — even when you're put on the spot.
202. Own Your Brand: How to Communicate with Presence and Impact
May 13, 2025

202. Own Your Brand: How to Communicate with Presence and Impact

The power of creating the reputation you want to have.
201. Ballpark to the Boardroom: How Alex Rodriguez Hits a Communication Home Run
May 6, 2025

201. Ballpark to the Boardroom: How Alex Rodriguez Hits a Communication Home Run

Alex Rodriguez shares why in sports and business, striking out is just a part of the game.
200. Four Keys for Focused Communication: Live Lessons from Our 200 Episodes
April 29, 2025

200. Four Keys for Focused Communication: Live Lessons from Our 200 Episodes

This live Q&A with host Matt Abrahams celebrates 200 episodes of Think Fast, Talk Smart.
Guest: Jenny Luna
199. Blunder Pressure: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (3 of 3)
April 22, 2025

199. Blunder Pressure: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (3 of 3)

This three-part miniseries is all about keeping your cool when speaking on the spot.
198. Pause and Effect: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (2 of 3)
April 17, 2025

198. Pause and Effect: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (2 of 3)

This three-part miniseries is all about keeping your cool when speaking on the spot.
197. Prep or Perish: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (1 of 3)
April 15, 2025

197. Prep or Perish: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (1 of 3)

This three-part miniseries is all about keeping your cool when speaking on the spot.
196. Ditch the Dictionary: Communicate Confidently Through Connection
April 8, 2025

196. Ditch the Dictionary: Communicate Confidently Through Connection

Communication isn’t about perfect word choice, it’s about connecting with others.
195. Q&A on Conflict, Confidence, and Connection: Me2We 2025 Part 2
April 3, 2025

195. Q&A on Conflict, Confidence, and Connection: Me2We 2025 Part 2

Stanford experts answer live questions on leadership, authenticity, and communication.
193. Conquer questions: ADDing Value To Your Answers
March 25, 2025

193. Conquer questions: ADDing Value To Your Answers

Turn Q&A from nerve-wracking to confidence-boosting with strategies for clear, controlled answers.
192. Quick Thinks: How to Supersize Your Stories
March 20, 2025

192. Quick Thinks: How to Supersize Your Stories

How to craft compelling stories that captivate, inspire, and make an impact.
Guest: Dan Heath
191. Memorable Messages: Choose Words That Capture Attention and Stay Remembered
March 18, 2025

191. Memorable Messages: Choose Words That Capture Attention and Stay Remembered

How to craft communication that your audience will remember.
Guest: Ada Aka
190. Motivation Matters: How to Leverage What People Already Want
March 11, 2025

190. Motivation Matters: How to Leverage What People Already Want

How to turn latent motivation into fuel for change.
Guest: Dan Heath
189. Numbers Need Narrative: Use Data to Influence and Inspire
March 4, 2025

189. Numbers Need Narrative: Use Data to Influence and Inspire

Why numbers are only as compelling as the narratives we attach to them.
188. Mind Reading 101: To Know What Your Audience Thinks, Just Ask
Feb. 25, 2025

188. Mind Reading 101: To Know What Your Audience Thinks, Just Ask

How to really know what your audience is thinking.
187. Experimenting, Failing, and Finding Your Job Fit - Catalyze Your Career
Feb. 20, 2025

187. Experimenting, Failing, and Finding Your Job Fit - Catalyze Your Career

Rethink career success by testing, adapting, and staying open to unexpected opportunities.
Guest: Dorie Clark
186. Own Your Impact: How to Communicate Your Personal Power
Feb. 18, 2025

186. Own Your Impact: How to Communicate Your Personal Power

Why good communication starts with tapping into your power.
Guest: Chris Lipp
185. Say Less, Mean More: Craft Compelling Communication
Feb. 11, 2025

185. Say Less, Mean More: Craft Compelling Communication

How to captivate an audience and make your message stick.
Guest: Guy Kawasaki