When to Say What You Think (And When Not To) with Harvard Psychologist Steven Pinker

When to Say What You Think (And When Not To) with Harvard Psychologist Steven Pinker

Pre-order our brand new book Micro-Habits and use code MICROHABITS26 for 25% off before the launch on 1st January. https://hppod.co/472Og7q


What makes great communicators stand out isn’t confidence, charisma, or talent, it’s clarity.


In this episode, cognitive scientist and Harvard professor Steven Pinker joins Damian to explore the hidden psychology behind how we speak, listen, and understand one another. He explains why the real art of communication isn’t about what we say, but about how we build common knowledge, the shared understanding that allows people to think, decide, and act together.


Pinker calls it one of the most overlooked habits in high performance: the ability to step outside your own head and see the world as others do. It’s how leaders create alignment, how teams build trust, and how ideas truly land.


Together, we explore:


  • Why "everyone knows it" is completely different from "everyone knows that everyone knows it"
  • The essential habit of knowing when to make the unspoken spoken (and when not to)
  • How to use focal points to coordinate without words
  • The three types of human relationships—and why mixing them up destroys trust
  • Why blunt honesty can be just as damaging as ambiguity


Whether you're leading a team, navigating a difficult conversation, or simply trying to communicate more effectively, this episode will transform how you think about language, relationships, and coordination


Steven’s new book ‘When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows…’ is out now.

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The Secret to Feeling Calm When Out of Your Depth

The Secret to Feeling Calm When Out of Your Depth

We all feel out of our depth, but the real secret is learning to stay calm anyway.In this episode, Jake and Damian explore a universal human experience, the moments when we feel completely out of our ...

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How Changing Shoes Got Me Gold! Olympic Champion Denise Lewis

How Changing Shoes Got Me Gold! Olympic Champion Denise Lewis

Win a behind-the-scenes experience at a High Performance record day! Pre-order our brand new book Micro-Habits and use code MICROHABITS26 for 25% off before the launch on 1st January to be in with a c...

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Why Your Gut Controls Your Mood, Energy, and Performance: Prof. Tim Spector (E381)

Why Your Gut Controls Your Mood, Energy, and Performance: Prof. Tim Spector (E381)

We welcome back world-leading gut health expert Tim Spector to unpack the simple, science-backed shifts that can dramatically transform your wellbeing. Tim explains why the gut sits at the centre of i...

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Barry Hearn: How I Still Wake Up Every Day Hungry to Win

Barry Hearn: How I Still Wake Up Every Day Hungry to Win

Barry Hearn joins Jake and Damian for a no-nonsense masterclass in ambition, resilience, and the mindset that turned a kid from a council estate into one of the most influential figures in global spor...

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The Training That Changed Cristiano Ronaldo’s Game | Rene Meulensteen

The Training That Changed Cristiano Ronaldo’s Game | Rene Meulensteen

Win a behind-the-scenes experience at a High Performance record day! Pre-order our brand new book Micro-Habits and use code MICROHABITS26 for 25% off before the launch on 1st January to be in with a c...

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Sir Gareth Southgate: The Truth About Leaving England (E380)

Sir Gareth Southgate: The Truth About Leaving England (E380)

We welcome back Sir Gareth Southgate to High Performance for his most open and reflective conversation yet. In this episode, Gareth breaks his silence on England’s “almost” era, revealing the fear of ...

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Stop Caring What Everyone Thinks

Stop Caring What Everyone Thinks

Most of us care far too much about what other people think, and it’s holding us back.In this episode, Jake and Damian break down how to free yourself from the need for approval, drawing on powerful in...

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