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141. An Invitation for Innovation: Why Creativity Is Found, Not Forced 21:10

21h ago21:10

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So you want to lead your team toward innovation. Does that require that you know where you’re going? Not according to Linda Hill. Hill is a professor of business administration at Harvard Business School whose research focuses on leadership and how organizations achieve innovation. When it comes to generating breakthrough ideas, Hill says it’s less…

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140. Best of: How to Handle a Skeptical Audience 16:19

6d ago16:19

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Preparing to speak in front of a skeptical audience is more than thinking about objections beforehand – there are specific techniques you can use to respond to these challenging situations without sounding defensive, evasive, or dismissive. Here, we offer a few key tips for how to handle skepticism with aplomb. In this podcast, host Matt Abrahams a…

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139. Lose Yourself: The Secret to Finding Flow and Being Fully Present 17:21

15d ago17:21

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Whether you're looking to boost your productivity, find more joy in your work, or simply be more present in the moment, you need flow — and research by Assistant Professor David Melnikoff could help you find it. Melnikoff investigates how we pursue our goals, and how flow — the state of being totally immersed and engaged in what we’re doing — can h…

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138. Speak Your Truth: Why Authenticity Leads to Better Communication 22:41

22d ago22:41

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From the way you communicate, to the way build your life and career, Graham Weaver, MBA ’99, says it’s about “giving yourself permission to fully be yourself. You can never go wrong when you’re saying your truth.” Weaver is a lecturer in management, a GSB alum, and the founder and a partner of Alpine Investors. He stresses the importance of direct …

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137. When Words Aren’t Enough: How to Excel at Nonverbal Communication 22:12

29d ago22:12

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If communication is like painting, words are the primary colors. But to convey deeper meaning, we need a broader color palette, which Dana Carney says requires the mastery of nonverbal communication. We often focus on the words that we say when honing our communication, but according to Carney, there are many instances “where nonverbals start to be…

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136. The Art of Disagreeing Without Conflict: Navigating the Nuance 23:49

1M ago23:49

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Disagreement and conflict may look the same on the surface, but the two concepts are, in fact, very different. According to Julia Minson, knowing how these notions differ is crucial to how you approach them. In this episode of Think Fast Talk Smart, Minson and strategic communication lecturer Matt Abrahams delve into the intricacies of conflict and…

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135. Best of: The Personal and Professional Power of Emotional Awareness 18:11

1M ago18:11

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Why deep connection with others starts by connecting more deeply with ourselves. How are you feeling right now? According to Celine Teoh, we all need to ask ourselves that question more often — and be more precise in how we answer it. Teoh is a facilitator of the course Interpersonal Dynamics, one of Stanford Graduate School of Business’s most icon…

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134. How to Chat with Bots: The Secrets to Getting the Information You Need from AI 24:39

2M ago24:39

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Leveraging AI to unlock new levels of creativity and communication innovation Join Matt Abrahams with creativity and innovation experts Jeremy Utley and Kian Gohar to explore the transformative potential of AI in the realms of creativity and problem-solving. If you treat artificial intelligence like an oracle, you’ll likely be disappointed. But if …

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133. From Good to Super: How Supercommunicators Unlock the Language of Connection 37:01

2M ago37:01

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The ways supercommunicators operate and how to emulate their techniques. Across more than 130 episodes, Think Fast, Talk Smart has touched a lot on what it takes to be a good communicator. But what about reaching that next level? What about being a “supercommunicator”? Supercommunicator is a term used by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author…

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132. Lean Into Failure: How to Make Mistakes That Work 24:29

2M ago24:29

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Effective and productive teams and relationships are based on the ability to communicate safely and to fail successfully. In this episode, Amy Edmondson, a professor at Harvard Business School and author of The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well, shares profound insights on the different types of failure—basic, complex, and intelligen…

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131. Friction Fixing: How to Use Obstacles to Your Advantage 22:57

2M ago22:57

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Why resistance isn’t always a bad thing. Friction — that’s Professor Huggy Rao’s metaphor for the forces that hamper workplace efficiency. But as he says, some friction can be helpful — if you know how to use it. In his book, The Friction Project: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder, Rao and coauthor Robert I.…

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130. Best Of: How to Maintain a Powerful Presence in Your Communication 20:03

3M ago20:03

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“Simple language, forceful language, vivid language, and keeping it simple and direct,” says Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer, are all powerful tools to strengthen your communication. Host and Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer Matt Abrahams interviews Pfeffer, the author many books, including Power: Why Some People Have It and Others Don't, ab…

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129. Connect Deeply: How to Communicate So People Feel Seen and Heard 23:01

3M ago23:01

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New York Times Opinion columnist David Brooks shares how to communicate so that others feel seen, heard, and understood. All too often, we communicate without really connecting. The key to building deep connections with others, says David Brooks, is to make them feel seen and heard. Brooks is a writer for the New York Times, the Atlantic, and the b…

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128. Four Powerful Principles, Pt 2: Your Questions Answered 18:46

3M ago18:46

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Matt takes live questions from his worldwide audience. Join Matt Abrahams engaging with his international audience and answering questions that touch upon some of today's most pressing communication challenges. Matt offers advice on everything from the nuances of crafting clear, impactful questions and navigating emotional dynamics in group setting…

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127. Four Principles of Powerful, Focused Communication, Pt. 1 22:27

3M ago22:27

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Matt takes live questions from his worldwide audience and shares a lesson around concision, relevance, accessibly, and precision in messaging. In this "masterclass," he emphasizes the communicator's role as a translator who simplifies complex information for diverse audiences. Key takeaways include the careful use of analogies, considering cultural…

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126. Making Meetings Meaningful, BONUS: When Face-to-Face Meetings Matter 33:26

3M ago33:26

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If we want to generate better ideas, then we need to get people back to the office. In this bonus meetings mini-series episode, we feature an episode from the newest podcast from Stanford Graduate School of Business – If/Then: Business, Leadership, Society. In this conversation with senior editor Kevin Cool, Professor of Marketing and former TFTS g…

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Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast (A Sound Bite!) 1:52

3M ago1:52

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Whether you’re giving a toast or presenting in a meeting, communication is critical to success in business and in life. Join Matt Abrahams, a lecturer of Strategic Communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he sits down with experts in the field to discuss real-world communication challenges. How do I send my message clearly when put…

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125. Making Meetings Meaningful, Pt. 2: Key Ingredients for Effective Meetings 23:32

4M ago23:32

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How can we make meetings more effective? How can we keep people engaged and interested? Whether it’s in person or on Zoom, here are a few techniques you can use to make your gatherings more meaningful, productive, and memorable. Get practical tools and actionable insights to actually make meetings matter, as well as knowing when NOT to have a meeti…

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124. Making Meetings Meaningful, Pt. 1: How to Structure and Organize More Effective Gatherings 25:22

4M ago25:22

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Delve into why people hate meetings, explore what hinders their effectiveness, and how to change that. Karin Reed (Emmy Award winner) and Joe Allen (“The Meeting Doctor”) join Matt Abrahams in the first of a two-part series that aims to reshape your approach to meetings and help you make them effective and meaningful, whether in person, virtual or …

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123. Best Of: Why Curiosity Is Communication’s Secret Weapon 23:52

4M ago23:52

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The information you receive is only as strong as the questions you ask. This week we revisit Matt's discussion with Debra Schifrin about how to craft inquiries that can lead to better communication outcomes. Questions are also instrumental in building relationships, Schifrin points out. “If you’re asking questions, you’re signaling to the other per…

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122. How To Be More Confident and Calm in Your Communication: Managing the "ABC’s" of Communication Anxiety 15:24

4M ago15:24

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Research-backed techniques on how to beat nervousness in the moment. In this episode, Matt uses clips from experts from previous TFTS episodes to provide you with several communication anxiety management techniques to help you feel more comfortable and confident when you communicate. And as a guide to help us learn these techniques, he introduces t…

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121. Building trust and connection: How to lead with vulnerability 21:14

4M ago21:14

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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, Talk Smart, Morgan shares with host Matt Abrahams his “vulnerable leadership equation” and how leaders can use it to transform the way they interact …

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120. A Few of Matt’s Favorite Things: 10 Communication Takeaways from 2023's TFTS Episodes 15:36

5M ago15:36

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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: (00:00) Matt's Introduction (00:42) Jonah Berger: episode 80 (02:09) Rachel Greenwald: episode 89 (03:44) Dan Pink: episode 92 (04:53) Vanessa Patrick: episode 95 (06:55) Carmine Gallo: episode 103 (07:43) Katie Milkm…

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119. Best Of: How to Embrace the Benefits of Stress 24:22

5M ago24:22

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“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 embrace it, learning how to work with it is really what helps us thrive and grow and perform at our highest level.” In this episode of Think Fast, Tal…

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118. Maximizing your Personal Brand: Communicating Who You Are to Help Get What You Want 22:49

5M ago22:49

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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 life.” Your personal brand or reputation, she says, “makes things either easier or harder for you” as you pursue your personal and professional goals…

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117. Say It, See It: How to Connect Through Conversation 19:14

5M ago19:14

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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 reality together.” As a professor of experimental brain research at Trinity College Dublin, his research has focused on how human brains sync up thr…

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116. Quick Thinks: Don't Sweat the Small Talk 11:10

6M ago11:10

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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, strategic communications lecturer Matt Abrahams shares his tips and techniques for cocktail party chit chat, networking small talk, and holiday dinner-table…

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115. Best of: How We Set and Achieve Goals 20:12

6M ago20:12

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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 professor of marketing with a specific interest in motivation. “Competition definitely increases motivation,” says Huang. “It makes attaining the goal more …

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114. Communication Means Paying Attention: The Four Pillars of Active Listening 28:52

6M ago28:52

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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 speaker should ask themselves over and over. "Every human being’s listening is unique ... we listen through a set of filters and those filters develop as…

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113. Missing Something? How to Kick FOMO with Conscious Decision-Making 20:46

6M ago20:46

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What if you had that job? What if you were with that person? What if there’s a better option out there? If you find yourself asking these questions, Patrick McGinnis invented the term for what you’re experiencing: FOMO. First coined by McGinnis in a piece published by the Harvard Business School newspaper, FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) describes the a…

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112. From Mistakes to "Missed Takes" 16:26

7M ago16:26

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This episode we're sharing an excerpt from Matt Abrahams's audiobook, Think Faster, Talk Smarter. Listen in as Matt explains how to think like a movie director, where a mistake isn't a grave error, but rather a "missed takes" and an opportunity to try again with a new approach. *This audio excerpt is courtesy of Simon & Schuster Audio from THINK FA…

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111. Best Of: How to Spark Creativity in Your Communication 24:17

7M ago24:17

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“Sparking communication starts with asking why or what or how.” On this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Tina Seelig, the Professor of the Practice at Stanford’s department of management science and engineering and the executive director of the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program, chats with host and lecturer Matt Abrahams about the importance of as…

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110. Write It Well: How to Craft an Email to Capture Busy Readers 26:25

7M ago26:25

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Whatever you’re writing, Todd Rogers says most people are too busy to read it. That’s why, he says, “you want to make it as easy as possible for them." Rogers is a professor of public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and the author of the book Writing for Busy Readers: Communicate More Effectively in the Real World. From text mess…

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109. Simplify! How to Communicate Complex Ideas Simply and Effectively 23:58

7M ago23:58

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You said it. But did they hear it? For Frances Frei, communication is about saying things simply enough for an audience to truly understand. As a professor of technology and operations management at Harvard Business School, Frei knows that shaping culture within organizations requires communicating in ways that influence how people think and act. T…

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108. All In: How Improv Helps You Show Up and Communicate Well 33:12

7M ago33:12

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If you’re reading from your notes, you’re going to miss the magic of the moment. That’s why Adam Tobin, Dan Klein, and Patricia Ryan Madsen bring improv techniques to all their communication. Communication experts in their respective fields of media, performance, and drama, Tobin, Klein, and Madsen all see the immense power of improv in helping us …

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107. Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot 20:20

8M ago20:20

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In this episode, executive producer Jenny Luna interviews host and strategic communications lecturer Matt Abrahams about the tips and tools in his new book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n…

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106. Best Of: Using Skills From Improv to Master Your In-The-Moment Communication 22:09

8M ago22:09

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In January of 2020 we launched Think Fast Talk Smart with the goal of helping people improve their communication skills. Now, with more than 100 episodes and an engaged audience tuning in from more than 200 countries, we're proud to take you back to the very first episode, where the magic began. As we've discussed multiple times on the show, most p…

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105. Radical Candor: The Communication Shift That Can Transform Your Career 33:02

8M ago33:02

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Moving forward in our careers often means giving and receiving feedback. But how candid can we be in communicating with others? For Kim Scott, anything less than radical just isn’t enough. An executive, speaker, author, and executive coach, Scott is known for her concept of radical candor, which she defines as “caring personally and challenging dir…

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104. How to Change: Building Better Habits and Behaviors (And Getting Out of Your Own Way) 23:56

8M ago23:56

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"We're wired to look for the path of least resistance and efficiency, and that's normally a good thing, but it can get in the way when we want to make a change," says Wharton professor Katy Milkman. Through her research on decision making and in her recent book How to Change the Science of Getting From Where You Are to Where You Want To Be, Milkman…

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103. Simple Is a Superpower: How to Communicate Any Idea to Any Audience 21:52

9M ago21:52

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The best communicators express ideas simply. And to do that, says Carmine Gallo, “you have to connect with people in a language they understand.” Gallo is an author, communication coach, and lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. For him, the cornerstone of good communication is empathizing with an audience enough to truly speak their l…

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102. Create a Presence: How to Communicate in a Way Others Can Feel 23:11

9M ago23:11

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What does it take to have a presence that’s felt by those around us? According to Muriel Wilkins, the answer is simple: Be present. “Having presence, at the root of it, [is] your ability to be present,” says Wilkins, a C-suite advisor, executive coach, and host of the HBR podcast, Coaching Real Leaders. Working with some of the business world’s top…

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101. We Belong Together: How Communication Fuels Connection and Community 22:42

9M ago22:42

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When it comes to emotional and physical wellbeing, Psychology professor Geoffrey Cohen says there is one healthy behavior that outweighs the others: authentic connection. “It is really, really important,” he says. Deep connections with other people are foundational to a happy and healthy life. As Cohen explores in his new book, Belonging: The Scien…

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100. Shut Up! How to Communicate Better by Talking Less 20:21

9M ago20:21

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What does it take to be a more effective communicator? According to Dan Lyons, it starts with knowing when to shut your mouth. As a journalist, author, and screenwriter, Lyons knows a thing or two about wielding words. But as he reveals in his book, STFU: The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut in an Endlessly Noisy World, most of us talk too much and…

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99. Best of: How to Handle Challenging Conversations 22:52

10M ago22:52

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Being a better listener has a lot to do with silence, says Collins Dobbs, a lecturer in management at Stanford Graduate School of Business. “A lot of people are uncomfortable with the smallest modicum of silence, but learning often happens when we create distance for useful reflection.” In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Dobbs talks with ho…

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98. Give It to Me Straight: How to Give Honest, Constructive Feedback 22:14

10M ago22:14

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How do we deal with professional blind spots? According to David Dodson, MBA ’87, we need the panoramic perspective of those who work around us. “360 reviews, done properly, are a massive competitive weapon,” says Dodson, also a lecturer in management at Stanford GSB and author of the new book, The Manager’s Handbook. Such comprehensive and constru…

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97. No Rules, No Trust: How Accountability Shapes Communication 19:45

10M ago19:45

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Communication is like a game. For it to work, each person has to trust that their partner will play by the rules. As Professor Anat Admati says, the same is true for corporations and their stakeholders. “To have good governance, you need trust and accountability,” says Admati, a professor of finance and economics and the director of the Corporation…

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96. Rock and Role: How Assigning Gender to Inanimate Objects Influences Us 25:27

11M ago25:27

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Why is a boat a “she?” Why give names like Alexa or Siri to inanimate pieces of software? According to assistant professor of organizational behavior Ashley Martin, ascribing gender to everyday objects helps us to connect with them more deeply. “Gender is this humanizing force that allows people to interact with non-human things as if they’re human…

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95. The Power of No: How Boundaries Help Us Live More Empowered Lives 25:29

11M ago25:29

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Saying no can seem risky. We worry about offending others, damaging relationships, or hurting our own reputation. But as Vanessa Patrick says, no is an empowering word that gives us greater agency in our lives. Saying no “is not a rejection of the other person,” says Patrick, a professor of Marketing at the University of Houston. Instead, it allows…

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94. LEADing ideas: Research-Backed Tips and Tools from Four Stanford Professors 28:20

11M ago28:20

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Breaking new ground, Think Fast, Talk Smart steps into the world of live events, bringing together an eager audience of LEAD students from Stanford University and a top-notch panel of former podcast guests: Jesper B. Sørensen, Sarah Soule, Jonathan Levav,and Szu-chi Huang. Topics include crafting strategy for successful leadership and tips on how t…

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93. All the Feels: The Personal and Professional Power of Emotional Awareness 17:44

11M ago17:44

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How are you feeling right now? According to Celine Teoh, we all need to ask ourselves that question more often — and be more precise in how we answer it. Teoh is a facilitator of the course Interpersonal Dynamics, or “Touchy Feely,” as it’s affectionately known on campus. In her work with students and as a CEO coach, she encourages people to get be…

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