podcast

Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

by Matt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart

259. Quick Thinks: Task-Focused to People-Focused—A Smarter Way to Communicate

29.01.2026 • 00:22:12

How “spaciousness” helps teams move beyond busywork — and build the conditions for honest conversation. “We’re just so busy right now” is one of the ...

258. When Power Talks, People Walk: Why Leaders Don’t Hear What Matters Most

26.01.2026 • 00:28:43

Why it’s critical to say what needs to be said — and listen when others do the same. Speak out, listen up — these are Megan Reitz’s core pillars of w...

257. Move Your Audience: Lessons From MLK You Should Use

19.01.2026 • 00:25:41

Why it’s not about being born a great communicator, but becoming one. The greatest communicators aren’t always great from the start. As Lerone Martin...

256. Be Kind: The Most Overlooked Driver of Success

15.01.2026 • 00:26:33

Why being kind is the best investment. Can kindness be a company’s competitive advantage? Bonnie Hayden Cheng says yes — and she’s got a business met...

255. How Leaders Sound Smart Without Saying Too Much

13.01.2026 • 00:28:06

The keys to communicating clarity, not confusion. What separates communicators who clarify from those who confuse? The ability to “Simplify complexit...

254. Start Fresh: How Framing, Timing, and Talk Can Improve Your Finances

06.01.2026 • 00:26:24

How to have more open conversations about money. Talking about money is taboo for many people. But according to Wendy De La Rosa, financial well-bein...

253. Top 10: The Best Communication Tips from 2025

30.12.2025 • 00:27:11

Our 10 favorite communication insights from 2025. The most transformative communication insights are the ones we actually remember to use. That’s why...

252. Rethinks: How to Make Complex Ideas Accessible

25.12.2025 • 00:17:54

Presenting complex information for your audience to understand. As communicators, we often need to take complex information (e.g., financial, technic...

251. How to Stop Performing and Start Communicating with Presence

23.12.2025 • 00:29:08

Why good communication requires presence, not performance. Effective communication isn't about perfecting your performance. According to Dr. Kate Mas...

250. How to Navigate Conflict: Tools For Productive Communication

16.12.2025 • 00:29:51

Celebrate our 250th episode with expert strategies that make tough conversations easier — and more meaningful. Some of the most meaningful shifts in ...