Collins Dobbs

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Lecturer - Stanford University Graduate School of Business

July 25, 2023

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 learning often happens when we create distance for useful reflection.” In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Dobbs talks with host Matt Abrahams about the importance of “space, pace, and grace” when you’re receiving others’ feedback and handling the emotions that come out du...
Guest: Collins Dobbs
Oct. 15, 2021

42. Space, Pace, and Grace: How to Handle Challenging Conversations

The power of slowing down during difficult workplace situations.
Guest: Collins Dobbs