Episodes

Keeping your cool during various speaking situations.

Lessons from the Stanford GSB class “Startup Garage.”

Common mistakes that can stifle ideas.

Strategies for surviving small talk.

"Leadership is a role that you play, like a part you play in other people’s lives. And [your] expression of that role is your responsibility as a leader,” says Stanford GSB lecturer Melissa Jones Briggs . Jones Briggs’ work c...

How time influences perception.

The power of slowing down during difficult workplace situations.

Tactics that startups use to build a product quickly and effectively.

“Stress is natural, stress is inevitable when you're living a life that's connected with things you care about. And learning how to embrace it, learning how to work with it is really what helps us thrive and grow and perform ...

Why our brains are wired for storytelling.

The effect of technology on teams, teamwork, and innovation.

The role of communication in helping businesses to adapt and transform.

Break down professional silos and hierarchies in teams.

How to communicate during a crisis.

The body language and word choices that can help you “power up” or “power down” in your communication.

Actions you can take to reduce speaking anxiety and achieve your communication goals.

Best practices when inspiring young people to seize responsibility.

Top insights and advice from previous episodes

How forms of “psychological distancing” can be used to build trust and encourage tolerance.

How asking strong questions helps you build trust and connect with your audience.

Sharing our feelings can lead to more success as a leader.

The psychology behind our communication via social media.

Make it simple and succinct, and make it a story.

It’s less about what you want to say, and more about what your audience needs to hear.