312 - 304. Rethinks: Craft Compelling Communication
One of the most essential ingredients to success in business and life is effective communication.
Join Matt Abrahams, best-selling author and Strategic Communication lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he interviews experts to provide actionable insights that help you communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. From handling impromptu questions to crafting compelling messages, Matt explores practical strategies for real-world communication challenges.
Whether you’re navigating a high-stakes presentation, perfecting your email tone, or speaking off the cuff, Think Fast, Talk Smart equips you with the tools, techniques, and best practices to express yourself effectively in any situation. Enhance your communication skills to elevate your career and build stronger professional relationships.
Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes. Subscribe now to unlock your potential as a thoughtful, impactful communicator. Learn more and sign up for our eNewsletter at fastersmarter.io.
312 - 304. Rethinks: Craft Compelling Communication
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One of the most essential ingredients to success in business and life is effective communication.
Join Matt Abrahams, best-selling author and Strategic Communication lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he interviews experts to provide actionable insights that help you communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. From handling impromptu questions to crafting compelling messages, Matt explores practical strategies for real-world communication challenges.
Whether you’re navigating a high-stakes presentation, perfecting your email tone, or speaking off the cuff, Think Fast, Talk Smart equips you with the tools, techniques, and best practices to express yourself effectively in any situation. Enhance your communication skills to elevate your career and build stronger professional relationships.
Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes. Subscribe now to unlock your potential as a thoughtful, impactful communicator. Learn more and sign up for our eNewsletter at fastersmarter.io.
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Published09 Jul 2026
Duration22:31
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300. Matt’s Answers for Better Speaking and Leadership
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299. Choose The Right Channel: How Stanford Finds Its Voice
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298. Quick Thinks: How to Look Confident, Composed, and Credible
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297. Agency Over Anxiety: Communicating in Uncertain Times
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296. AMA: Speaking Out, Staying Grounded, and Managing Up
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295. Culture Club: Communicating Values That Scale
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294. Ask & You Shall Receive: Questions For Better Negotiations
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293. 5 Leadership Lessons From Stanford: Me2We 2026
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01 Jun 2026
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292. Headspace Habits: Lessons for Calm, Confident Communication
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28 May 2026
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291. Hello, Stranger: Why Curiosity Beats Charisma Every Time
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25 May 2026
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290. Quick Thinks: How to Have Better Conversations About Aging
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289. Better with Age: Why Joy Matters More Than Longevity
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18 May 2026
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288. Turn Your Audience into Co-Creators: Lessons from the Tiger Sisters
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287. Give It a Rest to Do Your Best: The Sleep Habits That Catalyze Your Communication
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286. Driven to Succeed: Turn Doubt Into Your Competitive Advantage
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285. Think Inside the Box: How Constraints Spark Creativity and Communication
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283. Ask Matt Anything: Authenticity, Anxiety, and Answering Well
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282. The Language of Luck: Why Fortune Favors Those Who Pay Attention
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281. Be Clear, Be Concise, Be Remembered: Masters of Scale
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16 Apr 2026
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280. Stay Relevant: Future Proof Your Career in an AI World
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13 Apr 2026
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279. Rethinks: How to Leverage What People Already Want
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09 Apr 2026
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278. How Do You Mean? It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It
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06 Apr 2026
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277. How Small Choices Shape Better Communication
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02 Apr 2026
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276. Dead End Goals: Are Your Ambitions Actually Leading You Toward Meaning?
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30 Mar 2026
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275. Cracking the Code: Learn The Unspoken Rules of Workplace Success
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26 Mar 2026
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274. Choose Connection Over Perfection: Why Happiness Starts with Better Communication
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23 Mar 2026
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273. Quick Thinks: How to Create Messages People Remember
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19 Mar 2026
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272. Say What Sticks: The Neuroscience of Memorable Communication
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16 Mar 2026
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271. Rethinks: The Key to Lasting Behavior Change
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12 Mar 2026
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270. Make Belief: The Mindset Shifts That Make Your Communication Stronger
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269. Ask Matt Anything: Bring Clarity to Complicated Conversations
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268. Going Viral: How To Balance Authenticity and Spectacle
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267. Rethinks: Why Authenticity Leads to Better Communication
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266. Your Brain Has Too Many Tabs Open: Managing the Voice in Your Head
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265. Complexity to Connection: Humanizing High-Stakes Communication
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264. Show Your Receipts: Communicating in a Post-Truth World
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16 Feb 2026
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263. Smart Isn’t the Same as Clear: How to Sharpen Your Ideas
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12 Feb 2026
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262. Own the Room: How Voice, Breath, and Body Work Together
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261. Meetings With a Point: How to Design For Better Decisions
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260. From Role To Soul: The Four Ingredients For Mastering Meaning
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259. Quick Thinks: Task-Focused to People-Focused—A Smarter Way to Communicate
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258. When Power Talks, People Walk: Why Leaders Don’t Hear What Matters Most
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26 Jan 2026
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257. Move Your Audience: Lessons From MLK You Should Use
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256. Be Kind: The Most Overlooked Driver of Success
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255. How Leaders Sound Smart Without Saying Too Much