
256. Be Kind: The Most Overlooked Driver of Success
Why being kind is the best investment.Can kindness be a company’s competitive advantage? Bonnie Hayden Cheng says yes — and she’s got a business metric to prove it: return on kindness.Cheng is a profe...
15 Jan 22min

255. How Leaders Sound Smart Without Saying Too Much
The keys to communicating clarity, not confusion.What separates communicators who clarify from those who confuse? The ability to “Simplify complexity,” says Adam Bryant. “I don't think you can be an e...
13 Jan 23min

254. Start Fresh: How Framing, Timing, and Talk Can Improve Your Finances
How to have more open conversations about money.Talking about money is taboo for many people. But according to Wendy De La Rosa, financial well-being only starts when we break the silence around finan...
6 Jan 21min

253. Top 10: The Best Communication Tips from 2025
Our 10 favorite communication insights from 2025.The most transformative communication insights are the ones we actually remember to use. That’s why host Matt Abrahams is taking stock of his favorite ...
30 Des 202522min

252. Rethinks: How to Make Complex Ideas Accessible
Presenting complex information for your audience to understand.As communicators, we often need to take complex information (e.g., financial, technical, or scientific) and make it more understandable f...
25 Des 202513min

251. How to Stop Performing and Start Communicating with Presence
Why good communication requires presence, not performance.Effective communication isn't about perfecting your performance. According to Dr. Kate Mason, it's about being powerfully present.Mason is a w...
23 Des 202524min

250. How to Navigate Conflict: Tools For Productive Communication
Celebrate our 250th episode with expert strategies that make tough conversations easier — and more meaningful.Some of the most meaningful shifts in how we communicate come from the moments that challe...
16 Des 202525min

249. Quick Thinks: Rituals That Make Teamwork Work
The right rituals—and the right conversations—can transform how your team collaborates.Strong collaboration starts with thoughtful practices and clear communication. As Molly Sands, Head of the Teamwo...
11 Des 202515min




















