
Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
Stanford GSB
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 challenges.
How do I send my message clearly when put on the spot? How do I write emails to get my point across? How can I easily convey complex information? How do I manage my reputation? Whether you’re giving a toast or presenting in a meeting, communication is critical to success in business and in life.
Think Fast, Talk Smart provides the tools, techniques, and best practices to help you communicate more effectively.
Categories: Business
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Previous episodes
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84 - It’s Not About You: Why Effective Communicators Put Others First Tue, 21 Mar 2023
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83 - Fact or Fiction? How to Communicate When We Hold Different Beliefs Tue, 14 Mar 2023
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82 - Magic Words: Change What You Say to Inspire and Influence Others Wed, 08 Mar 2023
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81 - Equity by Design: How Diversity Ignites Creativity Tue, 28 Feb 2023
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80 - Three Guiding Principles for Successful Communication Tue, 14 Feb 2023
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79 - Quick Thinks: AI Has Entered The Chat – A "Conversation" with ChatGPT Tue, 07 Feb 2023
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78 - Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast | Season 4 Trailer Wed, 01 Feb 2023
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77 - Change My Mind: Using “Pre-suasion” to Influence Others Tue, 24 Jan 2023
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76 - Love & Money: How to Talk About Big Decisions Together Tue, 10 Jan 2023
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75 - Best Of: How Emotion Shapes Our Communication, Decisions, and Experiences Tue, 20 Dec 2022
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74 - Listen Up: Why It’s Better to Be Interested than Interesting Tue, 06 Dec 2022
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73 - Quick Thinks: Talk It Out – How to Successfully Negotiate and Resolve Conflict Tue, 22 Nov 2022
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72 - Strategy Success: How to Communicate Your Gameplan Tue, 08 Nov 2022
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71 - Ideas Fuel Innovation: Why Your First Ideas Aren’t Always the Best Tue, 25 Oct 2022
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70 - Feeling Nervous? How Anxiety Can Fuel Better Communication Tue, 11 Oct 2022
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69 - Directive vs. Dialogue: Communicating Better as a Leader Tue, 27 Sep 2022
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68 - What Is Normal? How Culture Affects Communication Styles Tue, 13 Sep 2022
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67 - Best Of: Lessons from Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman to Help You Hack your Speaking Anxiety Tue, 30 Aug 2022
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66 - Ties That Bind: Why Remote and Hybrid Teams Need the Right Connection Tue, 16 Aug 2022
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65 - Best of: Techniques for Managing Your Reputation Tue, 02 Aug 2022
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64 - Cheap Talk: What Economics Has to Say About Communication Mon, 18 Jul 2022
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63 - Best Of: Summer Learning Series, How Humor Can Be a Secret Weapon in Communication Tue, 05 Jul 2022
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62 - Courage, Ambiguity, Belonging and Data: How to Design Your Communication for Success Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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61 - Communicating Uncertainty: How to Connect With Your Audience, Even When The Answers Aren’t Clear Tue, 07 Jun 2022
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60 - From Dreaming to Doing: How We Set and Achieve Goals Tue, 24 May 2022
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59 - Forgiveness: How the Right Communication Repairs Relationships Tue, 10 May 2022
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58 - Are You Listening?: How to Stay Open and Curious to Other People’s Ideas Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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57 - Lean Messaging: How Simple Messages Really Stick Tue, 12 Apr 2022
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56 - Ideas & Empathy: How to Design and Communicate with Others in Mind Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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55 - Leadership and Ethics: How to Communicate Your Core Values Tue, 15 Mar 2022
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54 - Step Up and Stand Out: How to Create the Right Environment for Communication Tue, 01 Mar 2022
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53 - Communicating Our Mistakes: How to Avoid Common Flaws and Make Better Decisions Wed, 16 Feb 2022
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52 - We Asked, You Answered: Celebrating our 50th Episode with your Anxiety Management Plans Thu, 10 Feb 2022
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51 - Telling Good Stories: How to Use the Elements of Narrative to Keep Listeners Engaged Wed, 02 Feb 2022
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50 - Make Numbers Count: How to Communicate Data Effectively Tue, 18 Jan 2022
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49 - Speaking Up Without Freaking Out: How to Tackle Communication Anxiety Wed, 05 Jan 2022
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48 - Quick Thinks: How to Use Storytelling to Be a Better Founder Tue, 14 Dec 2021
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47 - Stay Creative: How to Keep Your Ideas Fresh and Practical Fri, 03 Dec 2021
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46 - Recipes From the “Communication Kitchen”: How to Handle Three Common Challenges This Holiday Season Thu, 18 Nov 2021
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45 - Act Like a Leader: How Lessons From The Theater Can Help You Step into Power Thu, 11 Nov 2021
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44 - Get Psyched: How Time and Situations Shape Our Communication Thu, 28 Oct 2021
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43 - Space, Pace, and Grace: How to Handle Challenging Conversations Fri, 15 Oct 2021
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42 - Speak like a Founder: How Successful Entrepreneurs Communicate to Their Teams Thu, 30 Sep 2021
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41 - Mindset Matters: How to Embrace the Benefits of Stress Thu, 16 Sep 2021
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40 - Brains Love Stories: How Leveraging Neuroscience Can Capture People's Emotions Thu, 02 Sep 2021
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39 - The New Normal: How Hybrid Work Actually Works Thu, 19 Aug 2021
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38 - Be Better: How Communication Catalyzes Business Transformation Thu, 05 Aug 2021
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37 - Perfecting Teamwork: Building High-Performing Teams By Encouraging Learning Thu, 15 Jul 2021
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36 - Leading From The Hot Seat: How To Communicate Under Pressure Fri, 25 Jun 2021
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35 - How We Gain — Or Give Away — Authority While Speaking Thu, 03 Jun 2021
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