Season 5

Jan. 16, 2024

124. Making Meetings Meaningful, Pt. 1: How to Structure and Organize…

Meetings that don't suck: the secrets to running a successful meeting.

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Jan. 9, 2024

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

Crafting questions that can lead to better communication outcomes.

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Jan. 2, 2024

122. How To Be More Confident and Calm in Your Communication: Managin…

Research-backed techniques on how to beat nervousness in the moment.

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Dec. 26, 2023

121. Building Trust and Connection: How to Lead with Vulnerability

“Vulnerability for leaders is not the same as it is for everybody else.”

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Dec. 19, 2023

120. A Few of Matt’s Favorite Things: 10 Communication Takeaways from…

Insights gathered from this season, and the top 10 takeaways to enhance communication skills.

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Dec. 12, 2023

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

Channel stress to help your performance and relationships.

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Dec. 5, 2023

118. Maximizing your Personal Brand: Communicating Who You Are to Hel…

Align with who you are and where you want to go.

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Nov. 28, 2023

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

Research from neuroscience shows that communication builds a shared reality.

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Nov. 21, 2023

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

Tips and techniques on mastering the art of chit chat.

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Nov. 14, 2023

115. Best of: How We Set and Achieve Goals

Explore an essential ingredient of human behavior: motivation.

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Nov. 7, 2023

114. Communication Means Paying Attention: The Four Pillars of Active…

Listening is where human understanding begins.

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Oct. 31, 2023

113. Missing Something? How to Kick FOMO with Conscious Decision-Maki…

How to conquer one of our greatest fears: the fear of missing out.

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Oct. 24, 2023

112. From Mistakes to "Missed Takes"

A special episode from Matt Abrahams's Think Faster, Talk Smarter audiobook.

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Oct. 16, 2023

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

“The more questions you ask, the more you learn, the more engaged you will be with others.”

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Oct. 10, 2023

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

How to use structure, simplicity, and everyday vocabulary to transmit ideas more effectively.

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Oct. 3, 2023

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

Why simple communication is the key to moving others to action.

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Sept. 26, 2023

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

If you’re reading from your notes, you’re going to miss the magic of the moment.

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Sept. 19, 2023

107. Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You'r…

Tips and tools from Matt's new book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot

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Sept. 12, 2023

106. Best Of: Using Skills From Improv to Master Your In-The-Moment C…

Become more comfortable and confident in in-the-moment speaking situations.

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Sept. 5, 2023

105. Radical Candor: The Communication Shift That Can Transform Your …

The power of being both caring and challenging when giving feedback.

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