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154. Best of: Communicating Better as a Leader

2024/8/6
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John Levin: 领导者沟通的核心在于与人建立联系，激发和激励他们，有时也需要挑战他们。随着职业发展，沟通方式也需要不断调整，从单纯地传达信息到建立联系、激励和启发。这需要持续的学习和实践。 John Levin: 领导者在模糊和充满挑战的时期，最重要的就是及时提供清晰的信息，同时也要留出空间让大家形成自己的观点、讨论想法和进行辩论。这需要在表达自身立场的同时，兼顾不同观点和视角的多样性。 John Levin: 沟通对商业领袖至关重要，无论对象是领导团队、员工、客户、股东还是公众。清晰的沟通能力是领导者必备的素质。 Matt Abrahams: 认同John Levin的观点，并补充说明了在沟通中，除了信息传递，还要考虑人们的情感感受。

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The host introduces John Leven, Dean of Stanford Graduate School of Business, and asks him to share how his views on communication have changed over time. John acknowledges that communication in leadership involves connecting with people, motivating, and inspiring them, which differs from simply presenting ideas in academia. He emphasizes that communication is a craft that requires continuous work and practice.

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"In a leadership role, so much more of communication is about connecting with people, establishing shared humanity, motivating them, inspiring them, sometimes challenging them." 

On August 1, 2024, Jonathan D. Levin), the tenth dean of Stanford Graduate School of Business, was appointed the President of Stanford University. In this Think Fast, Talk Smart)* *episode from 2022, Levin reflects on the importance of communication as a leader. There is a balance, he says, in being direct with your dialogue, while also "leaving space for people to form their own opinions, to discuss ideas, to debate."

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(00:00:00) Introduction

Host Matt Abrahams introduces guest Jon Levin, Dean of Stanford Graduate School of Business.

(00:01:33) Evolution of Communication in Leadership

How Jon’s communication has evolved over his career.

(00:03:30) Best Practices in Leadership Communication

Communicating with clarity during times of ambiguity and challenge.

(00:06:16) The Future of Communication in Business

The role of communication in business leadership and education.

(00:07:00) Teaching Capitalism Amid Societal Issues

How Stanford GSB educates students on capitalism while addressing modern challenges.

(00:10:35) Expanding Business Education

The Stanford GSB’s initiatives to reach and educate a broader audience.

(00:13:02) The Final Three Questions

John shares his best communication advice, a communicator he admires and ingredients for successful communication. 

(00:15:17) Conclusion

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