
121. Building Trust and Connection: How to Lead with Vulnerability
We have to be vulnerable in order to build trust in our relationships. But as Jacob Morgan says, “Vulnerability for leaders is not the same as it is for everybody else.”In this episode of Think Fast, ...
26 Des 202321min

120. A Few of Matt’s Favorite Things: 10 Communication Takeaways from 2023's TFTS Episodes
Matt reflects on all the advice we've heard this season and shares the top 10 takeaways that he’s applying to his own communication:Episode Reference Links:Jonah Berger: episode 80Rachel Greenwald: ep...
19 Des 202315min

119. Rethinks: How to Embrace the Benefits of Stress
“Stress is natural,” says Alia Crum, an assistant professor of psychology at Stanford. “Stress is inevitable when you’re living a life that’s connected with things you care about. And learning how to ...
12 Des 202324min

118. Maximizing your Personal Brand: Communicating Who You Are to Help Get What You Want
What comes to people’s minds when they think about you, and can you control it? Dorie Clark says you can — with the power of your personal brand.According to Clark, “You have brand equity in your own ...
5 Des 202322min

117. Say It, See It: How to Connect Through Conversation
Communication is about so much more than sharing words. As neuroscientist Shane O’Mara explains, communication is about sharing reality.According to O’Mara, “A conversation is where we create a shared...
28 Nov 202319min

116. Quick Thinks: Don't Sweat the Small Talk
Even if you don’t think you’re a natural, anyone can become proficient at the art of small talk by utilizing the right tactics and behaviors. In this collaboration with Harvard Business Review, strate...
21 Nov 202311min

115. Rethinks: How We Set and Achieve Goals
Why do we do what we do? What factors drive us? And how do things like competition with others help us achieve our goals?These are the questions most interesting to Szu-chi Huang, an associate profess...
14 Nov 202320min

114. Communication Means Paying Attention: The Four Pillars of Active Listening
We should all be audience-centric in communication. But, as Julian Treasure contests, we need to take it one step further. What is the listening I am speaking into?, he says, is the question every spe...
7 Nov 202328min




















