Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques by 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.

Category: Business

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- Um, like, so: How filler words can create more connected, effective communication

Tue, 23 May 2023
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- Best of: Brains Love Stories – How Leveraging Neuroscience Can Capture People’s Emotions

Tue, 16 May 2023
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- Listen, Listen, Listen: How to Build Deep Connections

Tue, 09 May 2023
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- Best of: Leading From Home – How to Create the Right Environment for Communication

Tue, 02 May 2023
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- Know What You’re Saying: How Communicating Tests Our Understanding

Tue, 25 Apr 2023
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- Building Habits: The Key to Lasting Behavior Change

Tue, 18 Apr 2023
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- Best of – Don't Get Lost in Translation

Tue, 11 Apr 2023
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- Quick Thinks: How Others Define Us

Tue, 04 Apr 2023
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- You Need a Manifesto: How to Communicate Your Convictions

Tue, 28 Mar 2023
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- It’s Not About You: Why Effective Communicators Put Others First

Tue, 21 Mar 2023
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- Fact or Fiction? How to Communicate When We Hold Different Beliefs

Tue, 14 Mar 2023
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- Magic Words: Change What You Say to Inspire and Influence Others

Wed, 08 Mar 2023
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- Equity by Design: How Diversity Ignites Creativity

Tue, 28 Feb 2023
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- Three Guiding Principles for Successful Communication

Tue, 14 Feb 2023
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- Quick Thinks: AI Has Entered The Chat – A "Conversation" with ChatGPT

Tue, 07 Feb 2023
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- Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast | Season 4 Trailer

Wed, 01 Feb 2023
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- Change My Mind: Using “Pre-suasion” to Influence Others

Tue, 24 Jan 2023
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- Love & Money: How to Talk About Big Decisions Together

Tue, 10 Jan 2023
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- Best Of: How Emotion Shapes Our Communication, Decisions, and Experiences

Tue, 20 Dec 2022
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- Listen Up: Why It’s Better to Be Interested than Interesting

Tue, 06 Dec 2022
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- Quick Thinks: Talk It Out – How to Successfully Negotiate and Resolve Conflict

Tue, 22 Nov 2022
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- Strategy Success: How to Communicate Your Gameplan

Tue, 08 Nov 2022
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- Ideas Fuel Innovation: Why Your First Ideas Aren’t Always the Best

Tue, 25 Oct 2022
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- Feeling Nervous? How Anxiety Can Fuel Better Communication

Tue, 11 Oct 2022
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- Directive vs. Dialogue: Communicating Better as a Leader

Tue, 27 Sep 2022
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- What Is Normal? How Culture Affects Communication Styles

Tue, 13 Sep 2022
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- Best Of: Lessons from Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman to Help You Hack your Speaking Anxiety

Tue, 30 Aug 2022
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- Ties That Bind: Why Remote and Hybrid Teams Need the Right Connection

Tue, 16 Aug 2022
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- Best of: Techniques for Managing Your Reputation

Tue, 02 Aug 2022
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- Cheap Talk: What Economics Has to Say About Communication

Mon, 18 Jul 2022
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- Best Of: Summer Learning Series, How Humor Can Be a Secret Weapon in Communication

Tue, 05 Jul 2022
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- Courage, Ambiguity, Belonging and Data: How to Design Your Communication for Success

Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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- Communicating Uncertainty: How to Connect With Your Audience, Even When The Answers Aren’t Clear

Tue, 07 Jun 2022
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- From Dreaming to Doing: How We Set and Achieve Goals

Tue, 24 May 2022
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- Forgiveness: How the Right Communication Repairs Relationships

Tue, 10 May 2022
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- Are You Listening?: How to Stay Open and Curious to Other People’s Ideas

Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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- Lean Messaging: How Simple Messages Really Stick

Tue, 12 Apr 2022
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- Ideas & Empathy: How to Design and Communicate with Others in Mind

Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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- Leadership and Ethics: How to Communicate Your Core Values

Tue, 15 Mar 2022
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- Step Up and Stand Out: How to Create the Right Environment for Communication

Tue, 01 Mar 2022
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- Communicating Our Mistakes: How to Avoid Common Flaws and Make Better Decisions

Wed, 16 Feb 2022
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- We Asked, You Answered: Celebrating our 50th Episode with your Anxiety Management Plans

Thu, 10 Feb 2022
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- Telling Good Stories: How to Use the Elements of Narrative to Keep Listeners Engaged

Wed, 02 Feb 2022
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- Make Numbers Count: How to Communicate Data Effectively

Tue, 18 Jan 2022
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- Speaking Up Without Freaking Out: How to Tackle Communication Anxiety

Wed, 05 Jan 2022
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- Quick Thinks: How to Use Storytelling to Be a Better Founder

Tue, 14 Dec 2021
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- Stay Creative: How to Keep Your Ideas Fresh and Practical

Fri, 03 Dec 2021
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- Recipes From the “Communication Kitchen”: How to Handle Three Common Challenges This Holiday Season

Thu, 18 Nov 2021
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- Act Like a Leader: How Lessons From The Theater Can Help You Step into Power

Thu, 11 Nov 2021
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- Get Psyched: How Time and Situations Shape Our Communication

Thu, 28 Oct 2021

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