Think Fast Talk Smart
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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 challenges. How do I send my message clearly when put on the spot? How do I write emails to get my point across?

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

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June 3, 2025

207. From Conflict to Connection: Having Crucial Conversations that C…

How victim, villain, and helpless stories sabotage our most important conversations. The hardest conversations aren’t just about what you say to the other person. According to Joseph Grenny , critical conversations begin with...

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May 29, 2025

206. Crafting Narratives That Motivate: What’s Your Strategy Story?

Great strategy starts with a question—and a story worth believing in.

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May 27, 2025

205. Say What Sucks: Catalyzing Organizational Change with AI

A live SXSW panel on how employee complaints illuminate the path to organizational innovation.

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May 20, 2025

204. Tough Talks: Turn Tension Into Trust

How to have the conversations that are most difficult — and most important.

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May 15, 2025

203. No Script, No Problem: Final Secrets to Speaking Under Pressure …

Stay sharp, sound confident, and speak with impact — even when you're put on the spot.

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May 13, 2025

202. Own Your Brand: How to Communicate with Presence and Impact

The power of creating the reputation you want to have.

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