Episodes
115. Rethinks: How We Set and Achieve Goals
Explore an essential ingredient of human behavior: motivation.
114. Communication Means Paying Attention: The Four Pillars of Active…
Listening is where human understanding begins.
113. Missing Something? How to Kick FOMO with Conscious Decision-Maki…
How to conquer one of our greatest fears: the fear of missing out.
112. From Mistakes to "Missed Takes"
A special episode from Matt Abrahams's Think Faster, Talk Smarter audiobook.
111. Rethinks: How to Spark Creativity in Your Communication
“The more questions you ask, the more you learn, the more engaged you will be with others.”
110. Write It Well: How to Craft an Email to Capture Busy Readers
How to use structure, simplicity, and everyday vocabulary to transmit ideas more effectively.
109. Simplify! How to Communicate Complex Ideas Simply and Effectively
Why simple communication is the key to moving others to action.
108. All In: How Improv Helps You Show Up and Communicate Well
If you’re reading from your notes, you’re going to miss the magic of the moment.
107. Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You'r…
Tips and tools from Matt's new book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter.
106. Rethinks: Using Skills From Improv to Master Your In-The-Moment …
In January of 2020 we launched Think Fast Talk Smart with the goal of helping people improve their communication skills. Now, with more than 100 episodes and an engaged audience tuning in from more than 200 countries, we're p...
105. Radical Candor: The Communication Shift That Can Transform Your …
The power of being both caring and challenging when giving feedback.
104. How to Change: Building Better Habits and Behaviors (And Getting…
Making our goals more achievable by making reaching them more enjoyable.
103. Simple Is a Superpower: How to Communicate Any Idea to Any Audie…
Intentional, straightforward messaging helps you connect with others.
102. Create a Presence: How to Communicate in a Way Others Can Feel
The best communicators create a strong presence.
101. We Belong Together: How Communication Fuels Connection and Commu…
How communication can help us find the connection we crave and need.
100. Shut Up! How to Communicate Better by Talking Less
It’s time we all zipped it.
99. Rethinks: How to Handle Challenging Conversations
Being a better listener has a lot to do with silence, says Collins Dobbs , a lecturer in management at Stanford Graduate School of Business. “A lot of people are uncomfortable with the smallest modicum of silence, but learnin...
98. Give It to Me Straight: How to Give Honest, Constructive Feedback
Workplace feedback can be your company’s secret weapon.
97. No Rules, No Trust: How Accountability Shapes Communication
Why you can’t have trust and accountability without rules.
96. Rock and Role: How Assigning Gender to Inanimate Objects Influenc…
How ideas about gender affect our interactions.
95. The Power of No: How Boundaries Help Us Live More Empowered Lives
Saying no empowers us to live the lives we want.
94. LEADing ideas: Research-Backed Tips and Tools from Four Stanford …
Breaking new ground, Think Fast, Talk Smart steps into the world of live events, bringing together an eager audience of LEAD students from Stanford University and a top-notch panel of former podcast guests: Jesper B. Sørensen...
93. All the Feels: The Personal and Professional Power of Emotional A…
Deep connection with others starts by connecting more deeply with ourselves.
92. No Regrets: How to Take Risks in Your Communication, Relationship…
Why we often over-index on risk.