233. Tech Tools: Write with Confidence and Impact

In this episode of the "Think Fast, Talk Smart" podcast, Matt Abrahams interviews Max Lytvyn, co-founder of Grammarly, about the origins and evolution of the communication tool. Lytvyn explains that Grammarly was born from the insight that many people plagiarize not out of malice but due to difficulty in expressing their thoughts in writing. He shares Grammarly's elevator pitch, highlighting its ability to transform writing into polished communication, and discusses the importance of understanding one's goal and audience for effective communication. Lytvyn also admires Adam Grant's ability to simplify complex topics while retaining nuance, and he shares his personal communication hack of using "yes, and" to foster collaboration in contentious situations. The episode also includes a promotional message for Prezi, another communication tool.