85. Rethinks: Don't Get Lost in Translation
Having to communicate in a language other than our native tongue can be quite a challenge, especially without a script or prepared speech.In this "Rethinks" episode, we revisit Matt's conversation wit...
11 Apr 202317min
84. Quick Thinks: How Others Define Us
“The self is incompatible with freedom, the way most people understand it, because the self is a constraint,” says social psychologist and professor of organizational behavior Brian Lowery. “The ‘you’...
4 Apr 202318min
83. You Need a Manifesto: How to Communicate Your Convictions
“If you're not living life according to your own values, you're most likely living them according to someone else's,” says Charlotte Burgess-Auburn.Burgess-Auburn is a designer, artist, educator, and ...
28 Mar 202323min
82. It’s Not About You: Why Effective Communicators Put Others First
It’s easy to feel like the star of the show when giving a presentation. But according to communication guru Nancy Duarte, you’re not the hero of this story.For Duarte, founder and CEO of world-renowne...
21 Mar 202325min
81. Fact or Fiction? How to Communicate When We Hold Different Beliefs
Why does disagreement feel so personal? According to author, journalist, and physician Seema Yasmin, it’s because beliefs aren’t just about what we think, they’re about who we are.“What [people] belie...
14 Mar 202325min
80. Magic Words: Change What You Say to Inspire and Influence Others
Words have impact. But when it comes to enchanting audiences and captivating with communication, Jonah Berger, PhD ’07, says some words are more potent than others.Berger is a Wharton School professor...
8 Mar 202331min
79. Equity by Design: How Diversity Ignites Creativity
If we want healthier companies, schools, and teams associate professor of organizational behavior Adina Sterling says investing in the health of marginalized groups “can have enormous spillover effect...
28 Feb 202328min
78. Three Guiding Principles for Successful Communication
To celebrate our 75th episode, we hosted a live "Ask Me Anything" event with Matt. In this global gathering, listeners called in with questions ranging from making a first impression and giving negati...
14 Feb 202328min
