Think Fast, Talk Smart
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Matt Abrahams' conversations on effective communication and public speaking strategies.
Why we picked this
We picked Think Fast, Talk Smart for its insistence that better communication is a practiced skill, not a natural gift. Host Matt Abrahams draws on his Stanford lecturing background to break down specific techniques—how to listen before problem-solving, how to frame hard conversations so they don’t threaten autonomy, how to give and receive without grand gestures. The show trades inspirational platitudes for concrete, repeatable frameworks. If you want your words to land, this feed is a working manual.
Recent episodes
312. Quick Thinks: Speak with Confidence, Clarity, and Power
Aug 6, 20269 min
311. Don't Lose the Room: How to Make Ideas Stick
Aug 3, 202622 min
310. A Matter of Meaning: What Other People Teach You About Your Communication
Jul 30, 202619 min
309. Stretch, Don't Stress: How Great Communication Makes Better Leaders
Jul 27, 202626 min
308. Ask Matt Anything: From Nerves to Know-How in High-Stakes Moments
Jul 23, 202617 min
307. Accent-uate, Don't Compensate: Why Clarity Matters More Than Perfection
Jul 20, 202623 min
306. Trust the Process: How to Design Teams That Actually Work
Jul 16, 202617 min
305. The Humor Habit: Why Great Communicators Think Like Comedians
Jul 13, 202627 min
304. Rethinks: Craft Compelling Communication
Jul 9, 202622 min
303. On Point, On Brand: Why Honest Communication Always Lands
Jul 6, 202622 min
302. Master This: How to Learn Like the Experts Do
Jul 2, 202618 min
301. Trust at First Sight: Create More Meaningful Connections
Jun 29, 202624 min
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