Episodes

38. The New Normal: How Hybrid Work Actually Works
Aug. 19, 2021

38. The New Normal: How Hybrid Work Actually Works

The effect of technology on teams, teamwork, and innovation.
Guest: Pamela Hinds
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37. Be Better: How Communication Catalyzes Business Transformation
Aug. 5, 2021

37. Be Better: How Communication Catalyzes Business Transformation

The role of communication in helping businesses to adapt and transform.
Guest: Robert Siegel
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36. Perfecting Teamwork: Building High-Performing Teams By Encouraging Learning
July 15, 2021

36. Perfecting Teamwork: Building High-Performing Teams By Encouraging Learning

Break down professional silos and hierarchies in teams.
Guest: Sara Singer
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35. Leading From The Hot Seat: How To Communicate Under Pressure
June 25, 2021

35. Leading From The Hot Seat: How To Communicate Under Pressure

How to communicate during a crisis.
Guest: Jeff Immelt
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34. How We Gain — Or Give Away — Authority While Speaking
June 3, 2021

34. How We Gain — Or Give Away — Authority While Speaking

The body language and word choices that can help you “power up” or “power down” in your communication.
Guest: Jeffrey Pfeffer
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33. Hacking your Speaking Anxiety: How Lessons from Neuroscience Can Help You Communicate Confidently.
May 13, 2021

33. Hacking your Speaking Anxiety: How Lessons from Neuroscience Can Help You Communicate Confidently.

Actions you can take to reduce speaking anxiety and achieve your communication goals.
Guest: Andrew Huberman
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32. Speech That Empowers: How to Encourage Growth and Resilience in a Younger Audience
April 22, 2021

32. Speech That Empowers: How to Encourage Growth and Resilience in a Younger Audience

Best practices when inspiring young people to seize responsibility.
Guest: Julie Lythcott-Haims
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31. Quick Thinks: How to Shine Online and Excel at Virtual Communication
April 16, 2021

31. Quick Thinks: How to Shine Online and Excel at Virtual Communication

Top insights and advice from previous episodes
Guests: Jennifer Aaker , Naomi Bagdonas , Bob Sutton , Christian Wheeler , Tina Seelig , Sarah Soule , Brian Lowery , Carole Robin
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30. Dissolve Disagreements: How Communication Impacts Conflict
March 31, 2021

30. Dissolve Disagreements: How Communication Impacts Conflict

How forms of “psychological distancing” can be used to build trust and encourage tolerance.
Guest: Nir Halevy
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29. Question Everything: Why Curiosity Is Communication’s Secret Weapon
March 11, 2021

29. Question Everything: Why Curiosity Is Communication’s Secret Weapon

How asking strong questions helps you build trust and connect with your audience.
Guest: Debra Schifrin
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28. Building Strong Relationships: How to Effectively Communicate in Your Professional and Personal Life
Feb. 18, 2021

28. Building Strong Relationships: How to Effectively Communicate in Your Professional and Personal Life

Sharing our feelings can lead to more success as a leader.
Guests: David Bradford , Carole Robin
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27. Psychology Trumps Technology: How to Be a Better Communicator on Social Media
Jan. 28, 2021

27. Psychology Trumps Technology: How to Be a Better Communicator on Social Media

The psychology behind our communication via social media.
Guest: Jeff Hancock
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26. Writing to Win: How to Quickly Capture Readers and Keep Them Engaged
Jan. 8, 2021

26. Writing to Win: How to Quickly Capture Readers and Keep Them Engaged

Make it simple and succinct, and make it a story.
Guest: Glenn Kramon
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25. Quick Thinks: All Effective Communication Must Start With This
Dec. 4, 2020

25. Quick Thinks: All Effective Communication Must Start With This

It’s less about what you want to say, and more about what your audience needs to hear.
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24. Feelings First: How Emotion Shapes Our Communication, Decisions, and Experiences
Nov. 20, 2020

24. Feelings First: How Emotion Shapes Our Communication, Decisions, and Experiences

Recognizing your audience’s emotional needs can help you achieve your communication goals.
Guest: Baba Shiv
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23. Look Within: How to Lead with Self Awareness and Vulnerability
Nov. 6, 2020

23. Look Within: How to Lead with Self Awareness and Vulnerability

How good leaders can self reflect and better communicate to advance social justice.
Guest: Brian Lowery
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22. Under Pressure: How to Communicate Clearly and Timely During a Crisis
Oct. 22, 2020

22. Under Pressure: How to Communicate Clearly and Timely During a Crisis

How leaders can communicate effectively when their organization, brand, or reputation is under attack.
Guest: David Demarest
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21. Words Matter: How to Make Your Communication Inclusive
Oct. 9, 2020

21. Words Matter: How to Make Your Communication Inclusive

Subtle word choice can invite inclusion, or can reinforce harmful stereotypes.
Guest: Sarah Soule
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