264. Show Your Receipts: Communicating in a Post-Truth World
Why curiosity is the best way to start a conversation.No matter how wide political, cultural, and generational divides seem to grow, Fareed Zakaria is convinced: communication has the power to connect...
16 Feb 24min
263. Smart Isn’t the Same as Clear: How to Sharpen Your Ideas
Why clarity and authenticity matter more than ever in modern communication.Clear communication in the age of likes, LLMs, and constant noise isn’t about talking more. For Nick Thompson, it’s about bei...
12 Feb 22min
262. Own the Room: How Voice, Breath, and Body Work Together
How to tap the full power of your voice.Being present in communication isn’t just mental. It’s about the physical energy you bring into a space — particularly, says Patsy Rodenburg, the presence of yo...
9 Feb 25min
261. Meetings With a Point: How to Design For Better Decisions
How to design meetings with purpose so they actually move work forward.Meetings are a necessary part of work. But for many people, they’re also a major source of frustration. According to Rebecca Hind...
5 Feb 23min
260. From Role To Soul: The Four Ingredients For Mastering Meaning
Why your best life isn’t about having the right answers, but about asking the right questions.Finding meaning and purpose in life isn’t about having all the answers. For Bill Burnett and Dave Evans, i...
2 Feb 23min
259. Quick Thinks: Task-Focused to People-Focused—A Smarter Way to Communicate
How “spaciousness” helps teams move beyond busywork — and build the conditions for honest conversation.“We’re just so busy right now” is one of the most common reasons cultures don’t change — and it’s...
29 Jan 21min
258. When Power Talks, People Walk: Why Leaders Don’t Hear What Matters Most
Why it’s critical to say what needs to be said — and listen when others do the same.Speak out, listen up — these are Megan Reitz’s core pillars of workplace communication. According to her, healthy or...
26 Jan 27min
257. Move Your Audience: Lessons From MLK You Should Use
Why it’s not about being born a great communicator, but becoming one.The greatest communicators aren’t always great from the start. As Lerone Martin knows, even the great Martin Luther King Jr. had to...
19 Jan 24min
