During Sleep Awareness Week, here’s a mantra worth trying from Nir Eyal: “The body gets what the body needs - if you let it.” One restless night doesn’t mean disaster. What matters is creating the right conditions, and letting go of what you can’t control. Sometimes better sleep starts with…
What you believe about yourself could be holding you back. Fortunately, Nir Eyal says beliefs aren’t truths — and you can choose new ones. Eyal is a former lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Stanford d.school, a celebrated author, and a renowned expert on human behavior and…
Words have impact. But when it comes to enchanting audiences and captivating with communication, Jonah Berger, PhD ’07, says some words are more potent than others. Berger is a Wharton School professor and an internationally bestselling author. His most recent book, Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way,…
Facts matter. But framing moves people. Gain frame is better than loss frame when it comes to persuasion. The language you use shapes the outcome.
Out of breath during presentations? It’s not nerves. It’s stamina. Reading out loud is the treadmill for your voice. Train before you perform.
What’s the difference between reacting and responding? How do you move from memorizing your words to truly conversing in the moment? And how do you keep growing as a communicator in everyday moments? Communication isn’t about having the perfect script. It’s about staying present enough to respond with intention. In…
More conflict = more engagement. Creators see it in the metrics. Drama pulls in viewers, and even brings in other creators’ audiences. But when platforms reward tension and extremes, what kind of content ecosystem are we building? #DigitalReputation #OnlineBehavior #ContentCreation #ThinkFastTalkSmart
Everyone is publishing something. Your digital footprint shapes how you’re perceived. Don’t chase trends. Build from your true expertise. Trust can’t be faked. Listen to the full episode with Angèle Christin on fastersmarter.io. #Authenticity #DigitalReputation #ThinkFastTalkSmart
You may not think of yourself as a content creator, but in the creator economy, Angèle Christin says we all have to learn how to communicate who we are online. Christin is an associate professor of communications at Stanford University and a senior fellow at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered…
Whether winning over a hiring manager or winning new business, career success often hinges on how we communicate. That’s why Andrew Seaman is on a mission to help people find the words that work — to get work. Seaman is the senior managing editor for jobs and career development at…
Nervous before speaking? Don’t fix your slides. Fix your posture. Stand tall. Plant your feet. Open your chest. Your body sends signals to your brain and to your audience. Confidence isn’t just spoken. It’s embodied. Learn more at fastersmarter.io.
The Olympics may be over, but we’re all still competing - in meetings, in interviews, in life. A rule from Andrew Luck: Own what you can own. Don’t throw teammates under the bus. Move forward with honesty. That’s how you build trust. #Trust #Communication #ThinkFastTalkSmart
Directness and being your true self are extremely vital in making business decisions - whether you’re a leader in a small team within a larger organization, or the leader of the larger organization yourself. So many companies lose so much money because they just do not communicate directly! On this…
There’s a major psychological difference between posting online and speaking to someone in person. In real life, another person’s face and body give us rich emotional data. Online, that feedback loop is missing. Ethan Kross explores how that absence changes how we communicate — and sometimes escalates how we express…
“Happiness all the time” is an impossible goal. And chasing it might be making things worse. Ethan Kross explains why negative emotions, in the right proportions, are not just normal… they’re necessary. Listen to the full episode on fastersmarter.io. #ToxicPositivity #EmotionalIntelligence #MindsetShift #SelfDevelopment #thinkfasttalksmart
If you want to have better conversations with others, Ethan Kross says you first have to quiet down the chatter in your own head. A professor, researcher, and author, Kross defines chatter as a “negative thought loop” that hijacks our attention and undermines our ability to perform. “We have a…
It’s easy to feel like the star of the show when giving a presentation. But according to communication guru Nancy Duarte, you’re not the hero of this story.For Duarte, founder and CEO of world-renowned communication consulting firm Duarte Inc, effective communication is built on the foundation of empathy, which means…
Want to connect, influence, and be respected? Start with empathy. Add listening. Follow through with preparation. Jonathan Berek explains why this formula works. #ThinkFastTalkSmart #CommunicationSkills #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #EmpathyInLeadership
The most powerful leaders aren’t the loudest in the room. They’re the most intentional. Jonathan Berek & Phil Polakoff explain why empathy, focus, and purpose matter. #ThinkFastTalkSmart #LeadershipDevelopment #EffectiveCommunication #PurposeDrivenLeadership #ProfessionalGrowth
Communication in high-stakes moments isn’t about saying more — it’s about connecting better. For Jonathan Berek and Phil Polakoff, the most effective communicators don’t rely on jargon or performance. They rely on empathy, listening, and stories that resonate. Both longtime Stanford Medicine leaders, Berek and Polakoff have spent their careers…
Fareed Zakaria reminds us that real learning doesn’t happen when you’re talking — it happens when you’re listening. Curiosity is the skill that changes every conversation. Email Questions & Feedback: hello@fastersmarter.io Newsletter Signup + English Language Learning: FasterSmarter.io #LeadershipCommunication #CuriousLeadership #ThinkFastTalkSmart #LifelongLearning #ExecutiveInsights
Persuasion isn’t about being the loudest in the room. It’s about showing the facts, avoiding attacks, and building a real connection. Fareed Zakaria breaks down what actually changes minds. Email Questions & Feedback: hello@fastersmarter.io Newsletter Signup + English Language Learning: FasterSmarter.io #ThinkFastTalkSmart #CommunicationSkills #LeadershipCommunication #PersuasiveSpeaking #CriticalThinking
No matter how wide political, cultural, and generational divides seem to grow, Fareed Zakaria is convinced: communication has the power to connect. Zakaria is the host of CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS, a Washington Post columnist, and author of Age of Revolutions, a book about the seismic societal shifts that define…
Research-backed techniques on how to beat nervousness in the moment. In this episode, Matt uses clips from experts from previous Think Fast Talk Smart episodes to provide you with several communication anxiety management techniques to help you feel more comfortable and confident when you communicate. And as a guide to…