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Nov. 12, 2025

How Can Listening Make You a Better Communicator?

How Can Listening Make You a Better Communicator?

They say teamwork makes the dream work. But as Colin Fisher knows, unlocking the power of groups requires a specific kind of collective communication. Fisher is an associate professor of organizations and innovation at University College London School of Management and author of The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power…

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Nov. 11, 2025

Want Better Meetings? Start By Asking This

Want Better Meetings? Start By Asking This

They say teamwork makes the dream work. But as Colin Fisher knows, unlocking the power of groups requires a specific kind of collective communication. Fisher is an associate professor of organizations and innovation at University College London School of Management and author of The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power…

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Nov. 11, 2025

Team Spirit: How to Make Group Work Work

Team Spirit: How to Make Group Work Work

They say teamwork makes the dream work. But as Colin Fisher knows, unlocking the power of groups requires a specific kind of collective communication. Fisher is an associate professor of organizations and innovation at University College London School of Management and author of The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power…

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Nov. 6, 2025

Are Your Values Really Yours?

Are Your Values Really Yours?

Achieving what you want in life doesn’t just hinge on what you believe about your future. According to Muriel Wilkins, it has just as much to do with what you believe about your past and present. Wilkins is an executive coach, author, and host of the HBR podcast Coaching Real…

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Nov. 4, 2025

Why Are You Saying What You're Saying?

Why Are You Saying What You're Saying?

Achieving what you want in life doesn’t just hinge on what you believe about your future. According to Muriel Wilkins, it has just as much to do with what you believe about your past and present. Wilkins is an executive coach, author, and host of the HBR podcast Coaching Real…

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Nov. 4, 2025

Belief It or Not: How to Rewrite the Narratives That Hold You Back

Belief It or Not: How to Rewrite the Narratives That Hold You Back

Achieving what you want in life doesn’t just hinge on what you believe about your future. According to Muriel Wilkins, it has just as much to do with what you believe about your past and present. Wilkins is an executive coach, author, and host of the HBR podcast Coaching Real…

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Oct. 30, 2025

Communicate Asynchronously to Collaborate

Communicate Asynchronously to Collaborate

Meetings are where collaboration happens — but too often, scheduling them feels like the biggest barrier to meaningful connection. That’s why Calendly was created: to simplify scheduling and make time for what truly matters — the conversation itself. In this episode of the Think Fast, Talk Smart Tech Tools miniseries,…

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Oct. 28, 2025

Paraphrase to Listen Better

Paraphrase to Listen Better

Listening isn’t about waiting for your turn to speak — it’s about being present enough to truly hear. In a world full of noise, slowing down to listen can feel like a radical act. Yet it’s in those moments of stillness and attention that real understanding begins. In this special…

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Oct. 28, 2025

AMA: Why Listening Might Be Your Most Powerful Skill

AMA: Why Listening Might Be Your Most Powerful Skill

Listening isn’t about waiting for your turn to speak — it’s about being present enough to truly hear. In a world full of noise, slowing down to listen can feel like a radical act. Yet it’s in those moments of stillness and attention that real understanding begins. In this special…

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Oct. 21, 2025

Learning Through Failure

Learning Through Failure

Effective communication isn’t about having all the answers. As Astro Teller knows, it’s about finding (and sometimes fumbling) your way through the questions. Teller is a computer scientist, entrepreneur, and inventor who serves as Captain of Moonshots at X, Alphabet's Moonshot Factory. In his work leading teams toward audacious solutions…

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Oct. 21, 2025

Mistake It Till You Make It: Learn Faster and Fail Smarter

Mistake It Till You Make It: Learn Faster and Fail Smarter

Effective communication isn’t about having all the answers. As Astro Teller knows, it’s about finding (and sometimes fumbling) your way through the questions. Teller is a computer scientist, entrepreneur, and inventor who serves as Captain of Moonshots at X, Alphabet's Moonshot Factory. In his work leading teams toward audacious solutions…

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Oct. 16, 2025

The One Thing That Professionals Spend the Most Time Doing

The One Thing That Professionals Spend the Most Time Doing

Staying on top of communication starts with staying in control of your inbox. That’s why Rahul Vohra, founder and CEO of Superhuman, believes that how we manage email directly shapes how we manage our time, focus, and relationships. For years, Superhuman has helped professionals reach Inbox Zero faster — reducing…

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Oct. 14, 2025

Practice and Preparation Build Better Communication

Practice and Preparation Build Better Communication

Communicating can feel daunting at times. What does it take to find your voice in the moments that matter most? As Chiney Ogwumike says, “There is freedom on the other side of your fear.” As a professional basketball player, NBA and WNBA analyst for ESPN, and advocate for gender equality…

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Oct. 7, 2025

Need to Know: Lead With Transparency, Character, and Silence

Need to Know: Lead With Transparency, Character, and Silence

Good leadership is about good communication. And for General Stanley McChrystal, that means creating a culture of free-flowing information: “The goal is to have everyone know everything all the time,” he says. McChrystal is a retired four-star general, former commander of US and international forces in Afghanistan, and a renowned…

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Oct. 7, 2025

Share Information

Share Information

Good leadership is about good communication. And for General Stanley McChrystal, that means creating a culture of free-flowing information: “The goal is to have everyone know everything all the time,” he says. McChrystal is a retired four-star general, former commander of US and international forces in Afghanistan, and a renowned…

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Oct. 2, 2025

Mindfulness can transform our communication

Mindfulness can transform our communication

Whether presenting to millions on live television or talking to just one person, Dan Harris knows that the quality of every interaction depends on the presence you bring to it. Harris is a former national news anchor for ABC News and is now the host of the 10% Happier podcast…

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Oct. 2, 2025

Knowledge is Essentially Communication

Knowledge is Essentially Communication

Clarity is the cornerstone of great communication—but turning your thoughts into words isn’t always simple. That’s why Grammarly exists: to help you express yourself with confidence and precision, no matter the context. For over a decade, Grammarly has helped millions of people improve their writing, from everyday emails to high-stakes…

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Sept. 29, 2025

Mind Full Versus Mindful

Mind Full Versus Mindful

Whether presenting to millions on live television or talking to just one person, Dan Harris knows that the quality of every interaction depends on the presence you bring to it. Harris is a former national news anchor for ABC News and is now the host of the 10% Happier podcast…

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Sept. 29, 2025

Pause, Don’t Panic: Finding Calm in High-Stakes Moments

Pause, Don’t Panic: Finding Calm in High-Stakes Moments

Whether presenting to millions on live television or talking to just one person, Dan Harris knows that the quality of every interaction depends on the presence you bring to it. Harris is a former national news anchor for ABC News and is now the host of the 10% Happier podcast…

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Sept. 26, 2025

Think Fast Talk Smart: The Trailer

Think Fast Talk Smart: The Trailer

Whether you’re giving a toast or presenting in a meeting, communication is critical to success in business and in life. Join Matt Abrahams, a lecturer of Strategic Communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he sits down with experts in the field to discuss real-world communication challenges. How do…

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Sept. 25, 2025

The Emotionality of Swearing

The Emotionality of Swearing

We often speak in hints and half-truths, not because we can’t be direct, but because subtlety protects our relationships. “An awful lot of the time, we don’t just blurt out what we mean,” says Steven Pinker. “We hint, we wink, we beat around the bush — counting on our listener…

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Sept. 23, 2025

When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows

When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows

We often speak in hints and half-truths, not because we can’t be direct, but because subtlety protects our relationships. “An awful lot of the time, we don’t just blurt out what we mean,” says Steven Pinker. “We hint, we wink, we beat around the bush — counting on our listener…

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Sept. 18, 2025

Use Visuals to Your Advantage

Use Visuals to Your Advantage

Clear communication isn’t just about sharing information — it’s about making ideas stick. That’s why Yuhki Yamashita, Chief Product Officer at Figma, believes the key to effective collaboration lies in turning complex concepts into simple, memorable visuals. For years, Figma has been reshaping the way teams brainstorm, design, and build…

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Sept. 11, 2025

How to Build Credibility and Show the World What You Can Do

How to Build Credibility and Show the World What You Can Do

Ever wondered why Costco gives out free samples? Because it builds trust and helps credibility. Credibility is how you get people to believe that you are as good as you say you are. So, how do you build your credibility in your workplace? How do you gain trust in the…

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