38. The New Normal: How Hybrid Work Actually Works
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“One of the things I think is really exciting about all this, and perhaps a little bit frightening...
37. Be Better: How Communication Catalyzes Business Transformation
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Stanford GSB Lecturer Robert Siegel sits down with Matt A...
36. Perfecting Teamwork: Building High-Performing Teams By Encouraging Learning
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Sara Singer, a professor of organizational behavior (by c...
35. Leading From The Hot Seat: How To Communicate Under Pressure
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“I say sometimes that leadership is a journey into yourself. It’s self-renewal, self-reflection,...
34. How We Gain — Or Give Away — Authority While Speaking
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Simple language, forceful language, vivid language, and keeping it simple and direct,” says Pro...
33. Hacking your Speaking Anxiety: How Lessons from Neuroscience Can Help You Communicate Confidently.
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“There’s no difference between the physiological response to something that you’re excited abo...
32. Speech That Empowers: How to Encourage Growth and Resilience in a Younger Audience
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Communication is such a delicate dance and kids need to emerge from childhood having practiced,”...
31. Quick Thinks: How to Shine Online and Excel at Virtual Communication
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It has been over a year since millions of people have switched from office work to working from home...
30. Dissolve Disagreements: How Communication Impacts Conflict
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Communication, conflict, and cooperation are intertwined in a multitude of ways,” says Nir Hale...
29. Question Everything: Why Curiosity Is Communication’s Secret Weapon
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The information you receive is only as strong as the questions you ask. In this episode of Think Fas...
28. Building Strong Relationships: How to Effectively Communicate in Your Professional and Personal Life
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recognizing the importance of forging connections with others — and learning how to build those bo...
27. Psychology Trumps Technology: How to Be a Better Communicator on Social Media
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Psychology trumps technology,” says Jeff Hancock, founding director of the Stanford Social Medi...
26. Writing to Win: How to Quickly Capture Readers and Keep Them Engaged
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“The reader is impatient,” says Glenn Kramon, Stanford GSB lecturer in management and editor at ...
25. Quick Thinks: All Effective Communication Must Start With This
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we look back on more than 20 interviews with Think Fast, Talk Smart guests, we’ve heard one pie...
24. Feelings First: How Emotion Shapes Our Communication, Decisions, and Experiences
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Something like 90 to 95% of our decisions and behaviors are constantly being shaped the non-consc...
23. Look Within: How to Lead with Self Awareness and Vulnerability
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Effective is being able to achieve your goals, which is important, but there are plenty of people...
22. Under Pressure: How to Communicate Clearly and Timely During a Crisis
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Knowing your values gives you a beacon, or a lamppost, that can inform how you’re going to prio...
21. Words Matter: How to Make Your Communication Inclusive
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What way can the language we use reinforce existing stereotypes and biases? In this episode of Thin...
20. Question Your Questions: How to Spark Creativity in Your Communication
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Sparking communication starts with asking why or what or how.” On this episode of Think Fast, T...
19. Showing Your Smile From Behind a Mask: How Culture and Emotion Impact Communication
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“In companies, you’re interacting with other people who come from different cultural contexts, a...
18. Managing in the Moment: How to Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“The less time you can spend dwelling on your mistakes, the more mental energy you can devote to d...
17. Think Fast: You Asked, We Answered
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We asked listeners to send in their communication conundrums and ended up with an inbox full of thou...
16. Quick Thinks: How to Craft Your Body Language When Confronting Objections
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing what to say to a skeptical audience is paramount, but how can your body language communicate...
15. The Art of Negotiation: How to Get More of What You Want
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whether we realize it or not, we negotiate everyday. But when we approach these situations as a win-...
14. Be Better At Work: How to Communicate Better With Coworkers and Employees
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most of the work we do requires coordinating and collaborating with others. But how can we ensure th...
13. Make ’Em Laugh: How to Use Humor as a Secret Weapon in Your Communication
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Humor does more than just make people laugh. It allows you to connect with your audience, diffuse te...
12. It's Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It: How To Communicate Power
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Power exists in every relationship — whether we like that idea or not — and to be effective in a...
11. The Science of Influence: How to Persuade Others And Hold Their Attention
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re constantly bombarded with competing images, messaging, and bids for our attention. That's wh...
10. High-Stakes Communication: How to Manage Anxiety When Speaking in Front of Others
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most people feel nervous in situations such as speaking in front of a class, pitching a big idea, or...
9. Quick Thinks: How Being Present-Oriented Improves Communication
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Although it may feel counter intuitive, letting go of our prepared notes and focusing on the present...
8. Don't Get Lost in Translation: How Non-Native Speakers Can Communicate With Confidence
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Having to communicate in a language other than our native tongue can be quite a challenge. In this p...
7. Quick Thinks: Use This Framework to Speak up in Virtual Meetings
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've all been in the situation where you have something important to contribute to a meeting and yo...
6. Quick Thinks: Communicating and Leading Virtually
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Leading successful meetings remotely and being a strong speaker on-screen require specific skills. C...
5. From Monologue to Dialogue: How to Handle a Skeptical Audience
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Preparing to speak in front of a skeptical audience is more than thinking about objections beforehan...
4. The Journey to Mastery: How Self Reflection Can Improve Communication
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to truly master communication? How can we speak and write for the most impact? In ...
3. When Knowing Too Much Can Hurt Your Communication: How to Make Complex Ideas Accessible
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As communicators, we often need to take complex information (e.g., financial, technical, or scientif...
2. Communicating Our Multiple Selves: How to Effectively Manage Your Reputation
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How others perceive us in person and via social media can impact our careers and social standing. Bu...
1. Speaking Without a Net: How to Master Impromptu Communication
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most professional communication is spontaneous in nature: it’s providing feedback in the moment, a...
Introducing Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matt Abrahams, lecturer in strategic communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as ...