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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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We asked listeners to send in their communication conundrums and ended up with an inbox full of thou

Knowing what to say to a skeptical audience is paramount, but how can your body language communicate

Whether we realize it or not, we negotiate everyday. But when we approach these situations as a win-

Most of the work we do requires coordinating and collaborating with others. But how can we ensure th

Humor does more than just make people laugh. It allows you to connect with your audience, diffuse te

Power exists in every relationship — whether we like that idea or not — and to be effective in any r

We’re constantly bombarded with competing images, messaging, and bids for our attention. That's why

Most people feel nervous in situations such as speaking in front of a class, pitching a big idea, or

Although it may feel counter intuitive, letting go of our prepared notes and focusing on the present

Having to communicate in a language other than our native tongue can be quite a challenge. In this p

We've all been in the situation where you have something important to contribute to a meeting and yo

Leading successful meetings remotely and being a strong speaker on-screen require specific skills.&n

Preparing to speak in front of a skeptical audience is more than thinking about objections beforehan

What does it mean to truly master communication? How can we speak and write for the most impact? In

As communicators, we often need to take complex information (e.g., financial, technical, or sci

How others perceive us in person and via social media can impact our careers and social standing. Bu

Most professional communication is spontaneous in nature: it’s providing feedback in the moment, ans

Join Matt Abrahams, lecturer in strategic communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as