One of the most essential ingredients to success in business and life is effective communication. Join Matt Abrahams, best-selling author and Strategic Communication lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he interviews experts to provide actionable insights that help you communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. From handling impromptu questions to crafting compelling messages, Matt explores practical strategies for real-world communication challenges. Whether you’re navigating a high-stakes presentation, perfecting your email tone, or speaking off the cuff, Think Fast, Talk Smart equips you with the tools, techniques, and best practices to express yourself effectively in any situation. Enhance your communication skills to elevate your career and build stronger professional relationships. Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes. Subscribe now to unlock your potential as a thoughtful, impactful communicator. Learn more and sign up for our eNewsletter at fastersmarter.io.
In this episode of "Think Fast, Talk Smart," Matt Abrahams interviews Andrew Seaman, Senior Managing Editor for Jobs and Career Development at LinkedIn, about the changing landscape of job searching. They discuss how job seekers can navigate the current competitive market using a four-step process: identifying, investi...
In this episode of "Think Fast, Talk Smart," Matt Abrahams interviews Rob Siegel about his new book, "The Systems Leader," and how leaders can manage cross pressures in today's rapidly changing world. They discuss strategies for handling constant crises, the importance of seeing systems, and balancing dualities like in...
In this episode of the Think Fast Talk Smart podcast, Matt Abrahams interviews Joseph Grenny, renowned author and speaker, about influence, behavior change, and crucial conversations. Grenny shares insights on ethical influence, emphasizing transparency and goodwill. He introduces the concept of "truth and love" in acc...
In this episode of the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast, Matt Abrahams interviews Martin Reeves, chairman of the BCG Henderson Institute, about strategic communication, imagination, and the impact of the "like" button. They discuss crafting compelling strategic narratives, fostering imagination within organizations using...
In this live episode of Think Fast Talk Smart, recorded at South by Southwest, Matt Abrahams facilitates a panel discussion with Jeremy Utley, Christa Stout, and David Long about implementing AI within the Portland Trail Blazers organization. The panel shares their experiences and best practices, emphasizing the import...
In this episode of the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast, Matt Abrahams interviews Sheila Heen, a lecturer at Harvard Law School and expert in difficult conversations and feedback. They discuss strategies for overcoming anxiety related to difficult conversations by reframing the purpose as understanding rather than convin...
This episode explores strategies for improving spontaneous speaking skills, focusing on structure and mindset. Matt Abrahams emphasizes the importance of frameworks like "what, so what, now what" and the problem-solution-benefit structure to organize thoughts when speaking impromptu. He suggests drilling these structur...
This episode explores personal branding and communication strategies, particularly in virtual settings, featuring Lorraine K. Lee. It begins with the importance of physical setup for virtual communication, emphasizing proper framing and hand gestures to enhance presence and engagement. Against the backdrop of virtual i...
This episode explores strategic communication, leadership, and personal growth, featuring a tag-team interview of Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod) by Matt Abrahams and Jeffrey Pfeffer. A-Rod discusses his strategic pivoting class at Stanford, emphasizing planting, scanning, and piloting as a framework for career transitions. Aga...
This episode explores how to make communication more engaging and focused, celebrating the podcast's 200th episode with a live Q&A. The host introduces four key concepts—concision, relevance, accessibility, and precision—to achieve focused communication. Against this backdrop, the discussion highlights the importance...
This episode explores strategies for managing challenges and mistakes during spontaneous speaking. Against the backdrop of acknowledging that mistakes are inevitable, the podcast features interviews with experts from diverse fields—an NFL referee, an NPR host, an FBI hostage negotiator, and a sports broadcaster—who sh...
This episode explores the art of spontaneous speaking, focusing on techniques to improve communication under pressure. Against the backdrop of the challenges inherent in impromptu speaking, the podcast features interviews with experts from diverse fields—a game show host, an FBI negotiator, a Sotheby's auctioneer, and...
This episode explores strategies for improving spontaneous speaking skills, focusing on preparation and mindset. Against the backdrop of the common anxiety surrounding impromptu speaking, the podcast features interviews with experts from diverse fields—a sports broadcaster, a UN interpreter, an NFL referee, and a form...
This episode explores the challenges and strategies for effective communication, particularly for non-native English speakers but applicable to anyone navigating new contexts. Host Matt Abrahams interviews Lindsay McMahon, an expert in English language learning, who highlights the common issue of a confidence-practice...
This episode explores strategies for effective communication and navigating challenging interpersonal dynamics, particularly in polarized environments. The discussion begins with a listener question about bridging political divides, prompting expert advice on fostering individual connection rather than focusing solely...
This episode explores the multifaceted applications of AI and its impact on communication, leadership, and organizational dynamics. Against the backdrop of a live recording at Stanford University, four GSB faculty members discuss their experiences leveraging AI in research and teaching. More significantly, the conver...
This episode explores the challenges of transitioning from a presentation monologue to a Q&A dialogue, a common source of anxiety for many speakers. Against this backdrop of speaker apprehension, the podcast offers practical strategies to command the room confidently during Q&A sessions. More significantly, it emphasi...
This podcast episode features an interview with Dan Heath, focusing on his storytelling process and how he crafts compelling narratives for his books and podcasts. Heath uses the example of improving package delivery at a hospital to illustrate how seemingly mundane topics can be made engaging through storytelling, em...
This podcast episode interviews Ada Aka, a Stanford GSB professor researching consumer memory and decision-making, focusing on how word choice impacts memorability. The discussion covers research findings on which word types (concrete, emotional, informal) are most memorable, the impact of framing (negative framing i...
This podcast features an interview with Dan Heath, author of "Reset: How to Change What's Not Working," discussing leverage points for effective change and the importance of recognizing and utilizing existing resources. The conversation explores concepts from Heath's previous books ("Made to Stick" and "Switch") and a...
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