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130. Rethinks: How to Maintain a Powerful Presence in Your Communication
“Simple language, forceful language, vivid language, and keeping it simple and direct,” says Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer, are all powerful tools to str…
2 years, 1 month ago
129. Connect Deeply: How to Communicate So People Feel Seen and Heard
All too often, we communicate without really connecting. The key to building deep connections with others, says David Brooks, is to make them feel se…
2 years, 1 month ago
128. Four Powerful Principles Pt. 2: Your Questions Answered
Join Matt Abrahams engaging with his international audience and answering questions that touch upon some of today's most pressing communication chall…
2 years, 1 month ago
127. Four Principles of Powerful, Focused Communication Pt. 1
Matt takes live questions from his worldwide audience and shares a lesson around concision, relevance, accessibly, and precision in messaging. In thi…
2 years, 1 month ago
126. BONUS Making Meetings Meaningful: When Face-to-Face Meetings Matter
If we want to generate better ideas, then we need to get people back to the office.
In this bonus meetings mini-series episode, we feature an episode …
2 years, 1 month ago
Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast (A Sound Bite!)
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 lecture…
2 years, 1 month ago
125. Making Meetings Meaningful Pt. 2: Key Ingredients for Effective Meetings
How can we make meetings more effective? How can we keep people engaged and interested? Whether it’s in person or on Zoom, here are a few techniques …
2 years, 2 months ago
124. Making Meetings Meaningful Pt. 1: How to Structure and Organize More Effective Gatherings
Delve into why people hate meetings, explore what hinders their effectiveness, and how to change that. Karin Reed (Emmy Award winner) and Joe Allen (…
2 years, 2 months ago
123. Rethinks: Why Curiosity Is Communication’s Secret Weapon
The information you receive is only as strong as the questions you ask.
This week we revisit Matt's discussion with Debra Schifrin about how to craft …
2 years, 2 months ago
122. How To Be More Confident and Calm in Your Communication: Managing the "ABC’s" of Communication Anxiety
Research-backed techniques on how to beat nervousness in the moment.
In this episode, Matt uses clips from experts from previous Think Fast Talk Smar…
2 years, 2 months ago