337. Success Is Situational: How Feedback & Practice Transform Your Communication
"It's been a paradigm shift for me to ask whether I can make my situation my ally rather than just try harder."Trying harder isn't always the answer. Sometimes, the key to making progress isn't changi...
2 Nov 25min
336. Rethinks: The “ABC’s” of Fright-Free Communication
“Rather than trying to eliminate your nerves entirely, build your own anxiety management plan so you're prepared when they inevitably creep in.”Around Halloween, few things feel scarier than being put...
29 Okt 15min
335. Power Play: Successfully Navigate Power, Status, and Influence at Work
“As you're navigating your workplace hierarchy, you're also simultaneously shaping it.”Power shapes the way we work, communicate, and connect with others. But when workplace hierarchies become overly ...
26 Okt 24min
334. Quick Thinks: How to Make the Most Out of Meetings
“Meetings are often used as band-aids, as ways of covering up for other larger communication challenges.”Few things feel better than seeing a meeting canceled. But what if meetings were something we a...
22 Okt 11min
333. Find the Vibe: Build Stronger Connections Through Communication Part 1
“Be as curious about the other person as you are excited to share about yourself.”What makes you click with someone? For organizational psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant, meaningful conne...
19 Okt 31min
332. Rethinks: Learn Faster and Fail Smarter
“You learn nothing when you’re right.” Effective communication isn’t about having all the answers. As Astro Teller knows, it’s about finding, and sometimes fumbling, your way through the questions. As...
15 Okt 34min
331. Matchmaker Mindset: How to Make Yourself Memorable in Any Conversation
“Boredom is just the enemy of conversation.” Small talk doesn’t have to be boring. For matchmaker and dating coach Rachel Greenwald, better conversations start with a little preparation and a willingn...
12 Okt 24min
330. Quick Thinks: A CLEAR Way Through Conflict
“Conflicts in relationships might be unpleasant, but they aren’t inherently bad. In fact, they’re essential.”Conflict rarely gives us time to prepare. A sharp comment, unexpected criticism, or sudden ...
8 Okt 15min
