Episodes

138. Speak Your Truth: Why Authenticity Leads to Better Communication
April 16, 2024

138. Speak Your Truth: Why Authenticity Leads to Better Communication

"You can never go wrong when you’re saying your truth."

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137. When Words Aren’t Enough: How to Excel at Nonverbal Communication
April 9, 2024

137. When Words Aren’t Enough: How to Excel at Nonverbal Communication

Why good communication isn’t just about the words we say.

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136. The Art of Disagreeing Without Conflict: Navigating the Nuance
April 2, 2024

136. The Art of Disagreeing Without Conflict: Navigating the Nuance

Decision-making, conflict negotiation, and the psychology of disagreement.

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135. Rethinks: The Personal and Professional Power of Emotional Awareness
March 26, 2024

135. Rethinks: The Personal and Professional Power of Emotional Aware…

Why deep connection with others starts by connecting more deeply with ourselves.

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134. How to Chat with Bots: The Secrets to Getting the Information You Need from AI
March 19, 2024

134. How to Chat with Bots: The Secrets to Getting the Information Yo…

How LLMs can help teams supercharge their problem-solving.

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133. From Good to Super: How Supercommunicators Unlock the Language of Connection
March 12, 2024

133. From Good to Super: How Supercommunicators Unlock the Language o…

Techniques that distinguish a good communicator from a “supercommunicator:”

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132. Lean Into Failure: How to Make Mistakes That Work
March 5, 2024

132. Lean Into Failure: How to Make Mistakes That Work

Fostering an environment where failure is not feared but embraced.

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131. Friction Fixing: How to Use Obstacles to Your Advantage
Feb. 27, 2024

131. Friction Fixing: How to Use Obstacles to Your Advantage

Why resistance isn’t always a bad thing.

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130. Rethinks: How to Maintain a Powerful Presence in Your Communication
Feb. 20, 2024

130. Rethinks: How to Maintain a Powerful Presence in Your Communicat…

Body language and word choices that can help you “power up” or “power down” your communication.

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129. Connect Deeply: How to Communicate So People Feel Seen and Heard
Feb. 13, 2024

129. Connect Deeply: How to Communicate So People Feel Seen and Heard

How to communicate so that others feel seen, heard, and understood.

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128. Four Powerful Principles Pt. 2: Your Questions Answered
Feb. 8, 2024

128. Four Powerful Principles Pt. 2: Your Questions Answered

Matt takes live questions from his worldwide audience.

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127. Four Principles of Powerful, Focused Communication Pt. 1
Feb. 6, 2024

127. Four Principles of Powerful, Focused Communication Pt. 1

Matt takes live questions from his worldwide audience.

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126. BONUS Making Meetings Meaningful: When Face-to-Face Meetings Matter
Jan. 30, 2024

126. BONUS Making Meetings Meaningful: When Face-to-Face Meetings Mat…

Introducing the If/Then Podcast: Zoom In…or Out? When Face-to-Face Meetings Matter

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Think Fast Talk Smart® The Podcast (A Sound Bite!)
Jan. 29, 2024

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

Think Fast Talk Smart provides the tools, techniques, and best practices to help you communicate more effectively.

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125. Making Meetings Meaningful Pt. 2: Key Ingredients for Effective Meetings
Jan. 23, 2024

125. Making Meetings Meaningful Pt. 2: Key Ingredients for Effective …

How to run meetings that don’t suck: part two of our mini-series for running successful meetings.

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124. Making Meetings Meaningful Pt. 1: How to Structure and Organize More Effective Gatherings
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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123. Rethinks: Why Curiosity Is Communication’s Secret Weapon
Jan. 9, 2024

123. Rethinks: Why Curiosity Is Communication’s Secret Weapon

Crafting questions that can lead to better communication outcomes.

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121. Building Trust and Connection: How to Lead with Vulnerability
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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120. A Few of Matt’s Favorite Things: 10 Communication Takeaways from 2023's TFTS Episodes
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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119. Rethinks: How to Embrace the Benefits of Stress
Dec. 12, 2023

119. Rethinks: How to Embrace the Benefits of Stress

Channel stress to help your performance and relationships.

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117. Say It, See It: How to Connect Through Conversation
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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116. Quick Thinks: Don't Sweat the Small Talk
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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