Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

Join Matt Abrahams, a lecturer of Strategic Communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business, a

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How victim, villain, and helpless stories sabotage our most important conversations.The hardest conv

Great strategy starts with a question—and a story worth believing in.A good strategy isn’t just buil

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

How to have the conversations that are most difficult — and most important.Before you can have hard

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

The power of creating the reputation you want to have.Whether you know it or not, you have a brand.

Alex Rodriguez shares why in sports and business, striking out is just a part of the game.From the b

This live Q&A with host Matt Abrahams celebrates 200 episodes of Think Fast, Talk Smart.In an ag

This three-part miniseries is all about keeping your cool when speaking on the spot.Communicating ef

This three-part miniseries is all about keeping your cool when speaking on the spot.Communicating ef

This three-part miniseries is all about keeping your cool when speaking on the spot.Communicating ef

Communication isn’t about perfect word choice, it’s about connecting with others.For native speakers

Stanford experts answer live questions on leadership, authenticity, and communication.What happens w

Effective leadership begins with the way you communicate.Leading with impact isn’t about speaking lo

Turn Q&A from nerve-wracking to confidence-boosting with strategies for clear, controlled answer

Turn Q&A from nerve-wracking to confidence-boosting with strategies for clear, controlled answer

How to craft compelling stories that captivate, inspire, and make an impact.Great storytelling isn't

How to craft communication that your audience will remember.Why do some messages stick, while others

How to turn latent motivation into fuel for change.If you want to be a changemaker, you’ll have to c

Why numbers are only as compelling as the narratives we attach to them.Facts and figures can be your