{"podcast":{"title":"Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques","slug":"think-fast-talk-smart-communication-techniques-265379","podcast_index_feed_id":265379,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/think-fast-talk-smart-communication-techniques","website_url":"https://fastersmarter.io","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PnQH0uXqoWcTGWFJMZsyxcW4a_UTMcBsEmtAQtejWjU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMTFm/MzE2MzEwOTVhNTYy/YjVjYzBlYWJmZWJm/ZjM5ZS5wbmc.jpg","author":"Think Fast Talk Smart","episode_count":315,"summary":"One of the most essential ingredients to success in business and life is effective communication. Join Matt Abrahams, best-selling author and Strategic Communication lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he interviews experts to provide actionable insights that help you communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. From handling impromptu questions to crafting compelling messages, Matt explores practical strategies for real-world communication challenges. Whether you’re navigating a high-stakes presentation, perfecting your email tone, or speaking off the cuff, Think Fast, Talk Smart equips you with the tools, techniques, and best practices to express yourself effectively in any situation. Enhance your communication skills to elevate your career and build stronger professional relationships. Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes. Subscribe now to unlock your potential as a thoughtful, impactful communicator. Learn more and sign up for our eNewsletter at fastersmarter.io.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T02:17:31.462590+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/think-fast-talk-smart-communication-techniques-265379"},"episode":{"title":"309. Stretch, Don't Stress: How Great Communication Makes Better Leaders","slug":"309-stretch-don-t-stress-how-great-communication-makes-better-leaders","published_at":"2026-07-27T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/think-fast-talk-smart-communication-techniques-265379/309-stretch-don-t-stress-how-great-communication-makes-better-leaders","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/think-fast-talk-smart-communication-techniques-265379","url":"https://www.fastersmarter.io/309-stretch-dont-stress-how-great-communication-makes-better-leaders/","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/p155759/op3.dev/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/tracking.swap.fm/track/zA4xtlPBvf2K1K9zesjz/media.transistor.fm/c08eab83/953866cc.mp3","summary":"\"When there's a gap between our intention and our impact, we diminish others and our communication.\" The best leaders don't succeed because they have all the answers—they succeed because they bring out the best thinking in others. Liz Wiseman , executive advisor, CEO of the Wiseman Group, and author of the million-copy bestseller Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter , has spent years studying why some leaders amplify the intelligence around them while others unintentionally hold people back. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart , Wiseman joins Matt Abrahams to explore the habits of multiplier leaders, the subtle ways well-intentioned managers accidentally diminish their teams, and how curiosity, trust, and thoughtful communication create environments where people can do their best work. Together, they share practical strategies for leading with greater impact by aligning your intentions with the experience you create for others. Key Takeaways: Great leaders multiply, not diminish. Create trust, ask more than you tell, and challenge people to do their best thinking instead of stepping in with the answers. Good intentions aren't enough. The most effective communicators pay attention to the impact of their actions, ensuring their support empowers others rather than unintentionally holding them back. Activity: Ask the multiplier question. At the end of your next one-on-one or team meeting, ask: \"What do you need from me to do your best work?\" Listen without jumping in to solve the problem. Focus on understanding what will help others think, contribute, and perform at their highest level. To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium . 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