177. Don’t Resolve, Evolve: Top 10 Lessons For 2025

177. Don’t Resolve, Evolve: Top 10 Lessons For 2025

Ten essential communication strategies designed to elevate your skills.

2024 has been an incredible year for learning and growth, and as we head into 2025, there’s no better time to reflect on the skills and strategies that can shape our communication and careers. In this special episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Matt Abrahams takes us through ten standout lessons from the past year. These aren’t just ideas to remember — they’re practices to evolve with. From Priya Parker’s insights on generous authority to Huggy Rao’s call to cut through jargon monoxide, each concept highlights how small shifts in mindset and behavior can lead to big transformations. With actionable advice and real-world examples, this episode is packed with inspiration to help you Think Fast, Talk Smart, and communicate better in the year ahead.


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Chapters:

  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (02:50) - Priya Parker: Gatherings And Generous Authority
  • (04:56) - Robert Cialdini: Pre-Suasion
  • (06:42) - Jamil Zaki: Trust Loudly
  • (07:55) - Scott Dorley: Design Your Environment
  • (10:21) - Irv Grousbeck: Brevity Conveys Conviction
  • (11:50) - Michele Gelfand: Mind Your Metaphors
  • (13:20) - Dana Carney: Take Space With Words
  • (14:50) - Julia Minson: Use Hear When In Conflict
  • (17:26) - Jeremy Utley And Kian Gohar: How To Chat With Bots
  • (19:52) - Huggy Rao: Avoid Jargon Monoxide
  • (21:58) - Conclusion

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