13. Make ’Em Laugh: How to Use Humor as a Secret Weapon in Your Communication
Humor does more than just make people laugh. It allows you to connect with your audience, diffuse tension, elevate status, and compel others to your point of view. Humor can also help you and your mes...
22 Jun 202029min
12. It's Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It: How To Communicate Power
Power exists in every relationship — whether we like that idea or not — and to be effective in any role, power needs to be understood. In this episode, Matt Abrahams sits down with Professor of Organi...
5 Jun 202022min
11. The Science of Influence: How to Persuade Others And Hold Their Attention
We’re constantly bombarded with competing images, messaging, and bids for our attention. That's why as communicators, it’s increasingly important to know what engages people.In this episode of Think F...
21 Mai 202023min
10. High-Stakes Communication: How to Manage Anxiety When Speaking in Front of Others
Most people feel nervous in situations such as speaking in front of a class, pitching a big idea, or giving a toast, yet research-backed techniques can help manage both the symptoms and sources of our...
7 Mai 202020min
9. Quick Thinks: How Being Present-Oriented Improves Communication
Although it may feel counter intuitive, letting go of our prepared notes and focusing on the present can help us communicate more effectively.In this Quick Thinks episode, host Matt Abrahams speaks wi...
23 Apr 20208min
8. Don't Get Lost in Translation: How Non-Native Speakers Can Communicate With Confidence
Having to communicate in a language other than our native tongue can be quite a challenge. In this podcast episode, host Matt Abrahams speaks with Ken Romeo, the Associate Director for the Stanford La...
10 Apr 202016min
7. Quick Thinks: Use This Framework to Speak up in Virtual Meetings
We've all been in the situation where you have something important to contribute to a meeting and you don't know how to insert your thoughts. On this Quick Thinks episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, po...
3 Apr 20206min
6. Quick Thinks: Communicating and Leading Virtually
Leading successful meetings remotely and being a strong speaker on-screen require specific skills. Communicating effectively has to do with your presence, ability to leverage tools, and your audience ...
27 Mar 20209min
