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287 episodes transcribedIn January of 2020 we launched Think Fast Talk Smart with the goal of helping people improve their communication skills. Now, with more than...
Moving forward in our careers often means giving and receiving feedback. But how candid can we be in communicating with others? For Kim Scott...
"We're wired to look for the path of least resistance and efficiency, and that's normally a good thing, but it can get in the way when we wan...
The best communicators express ideas simply. And to do that, says Carmine Gallo, “you have to connect with people in a language they understa...
What does it take to have a presence that’s felt by those around us? According to Muriel Wilkins, the answer is simple: Be present.“Having pr...
When it comes to emotional and physical wellbeing, Psychology professor Geoffrey Cohen says there is one healthy behavior that outweighs the...
What does it take to be a more effective communicator? According to Dan Lyons, it starts with knowing when to shut your mouth.As a journalist...
Being a better listener has a lot to do with silence, says Collins Dobbs, a lecturer in management at Stanford Graduate School of Business. “...
How do we deal with professional blind spots? According to David Dodson, MBA ’87, we need the panoramic perspective of those who work around...
Communication is like a game. For it to work, each person has to trust that their partner will play by the rules. As Professor Anat Admati sa...
Why is a boat a “she?” Why give names like Alexa or Siri to inanimate pieces of software? According to assistant professor of organizational...
Saying no can seem risky. We worry about offending others, damaging relationships, or hurting our own reputation. But as Vanessa Patrick says...
Breaking new ground, Think Fast, Talk Smart steps into the world of live events, bringing together an eager audience of LEAD students from St...
How are you feeling right now? According to Celine Teoh, we all need to ask ourselves that question more often — and be more precise in how w...
“What people regret over time are things they didn't do. They didn't take that trip, they didn't ask that person out on a date. They didn't s...
We’re often advised not to use “um” or “uh”, or “so” and “you know” in our communication. But linguist Valerie Fridland might argue otherwise...
In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, lecturer and podcast host Matt Abrahams sits down with David Eagleman, a neuroscientist and the ho...
Whether you’re trying to build a romantic or professional connection, Rachel Greenwald’s advice is exactly the same. “Focus on how you make s...
*This episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart won "Best Business Podcast Episode" at the 2023 Webby Awards.* “You’re not going to hit the mark with...
We’ve all been there — we think we understand something, but when it comes time to explain it to someone else, we flounder.According to Grego...
