219. Six Motivations, One Workplace: Who Are You at Work?
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When communicating with their employees, most firms have no idea who they’re talking to.Good commu...
219. Six Motivations, One Workplace: Who Are You at Work?
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When communicating with their employees, most firms have no idea who they’re talking to.Good commu...
218. Teaching Truths & Tactics: Live Lessons From Stanford in Capetown
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Real connection means understanding your audience, staying true to yourself, and creating space for ...
218. Teaching Truths & Tactics: Live Lessons From Stanford in Cape Town
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Real connection means understanding your audience, staying true to yourself, and creating space for ...
217. Rethinks: How to Build Deep Connections
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to be a skilled conversationalist in work, love, and life.Whether you’re trying to build a rom...
217. Rethinks: How to Build Deep Connections
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to be a skilled conversationalist in work, love, and life.Whether you’re trying to build a rom...
216. Wired for Words: A Neuroscientist’s Guide to Influence
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding your audience's psychology is the key to crafting communication that resonates.Persuad...
216. Wired for Words: A Neuroscientist’s Guide to Influence
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding your audience's psychology is the key to crafting communication that resonates.Persuad...
215. The New Media Landscape: Trust, Transparency, and Transformation
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0700
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
For your communication to be credible, you can’t just say it — you have to do it.Want people to ...
215. The New Media Landscape: Trust, Transparency, and Transformation
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For your communication to be credible, you can’t just say it — you have to do it.Want people to ...
214. From Crisis to Clarity: Simplicity, Feedback, and the Art of Being Heard
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0700
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
How to communicate clearly in any context, from newsrooms to the world stage.All good communication,...
214. From Crisis to Clarity: Simplicity, Feedback, and the Art of Being Heard
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to communicate clearly in any context, from newsrooms to the world stage.All good communication,...
213. Rethinks: Building Trusting Relationships Through Communication
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0700
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
How to turn doubt and suspicion into hopefulness and trust.There’s a lot in the world to make us c...
213. Rethinks: Building Trusting Relationships Through Communication
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to turn doubt and suspicion into hopefulness and trust.There’s a lot in the world to make us c...
212. Break It to Make It: Disrupt Your Way to the Perfect Job Fit
Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0700
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Career growth starts with stepping outside your comfort zone.Building a successful career isn’t ab...
212. Break It to Make It: Disrupt Your Way to the Perfect Job Fit
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Career growth starts with stepping outside your comfort zone.Building a successful career isn’t ab...
211. Small Screens, Strong Signals: Mastering Modern Communication
Tue, 24 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0700
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In the age of virtual communication, here’s how to ensure your messages convey what you mean.Texts...
211. Small Screens, Strong Signals: Mastering Modern Communication
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the age of virtual communication, here’s how to ensure your messages convey what you mean.Texts...
210. First Impression to Lasting Impact: Use Status Strategically
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0700
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Career success takes a status boost, not a power grab.How do you chart the career course you’ve al...
210. First Impression to Lasting Impact: Use Status Strategically
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Career success takes a status boost, not a power grab.How do you chart the career course you’ve al...
209. Find Your Fit, Find Your Focus - Catalyze Your Career
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0700
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
How to turn curiosity, clarity, and AI into your most powerful job search tools.Job search isn’t j...
209. Find Your Fit, Find Your Focus - Catalyze Your Career
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to turn curiosity, clarity, and AI into your most powerful job search tools.Job search isn’t j...
208. Ambiguity to Action: Tensions and Trade-Offs of Leadership and Communication
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0700
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Amidst constant change, clear communication is the key to navigating uncertainty.How do you communic...
208. Ambiguity to Action: Tensions and Trade-Offs of Leadership and Communication
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amidst constant change, clear communication is the key to navigating uncertainty.How do you communic...
207. From Conflict to Connection: Having Crucial Conversations that Count
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0700
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
How victim, villain, and helpless stories sabotage our most important conversations.The hardest conv...
207. From Conflict to Connection: Having Crucial Conversations that Count
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How victim, villain, and helpless stories sabotage our most important conversations.The hardest conv...
206. Crafting Narratives That Motivate: What’s Your Strategy Story?
Thu, 29 May 2025 06:00:00 -0700
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Great strategy starts with a question—and a story worth believing in.A good strategy isn’t just ...
206. Crafting Narratives That Motivate: What’s Your Strategy Story?
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Great strategy starts with a question—and a story worth believing in.A good strategy isn’t just ...
205. Say What Sucks: Catalyzing Organizational Change with AI
Tue, 27 May 2025 06:00:00 -0700
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
A live SXSW panel on how employee complaints illuminate the path to organizational innovation.Wrong ...
205. Say What Sucks: Catalyzing Organizational Change with AI
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A live SXSW panel on how employee complaints illuminate the path to organizational innovation.Wrong ...
204. Tough Talks: Turn Tension Into Trust
Tue, 20 May 2025 06:00:00 -0700
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
How to have the conversations that are most difficult — and most important.Before you can have har...
204. Tough Talks: Turn Tension Into Trust
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to have the conversations that are most difficult — and most important.Before you can have har...
203. No Script, No Problem: Final Secrets to Speaking Under Pressure (Bonus)
Thu, 15 May 2025 06:00:00 -0700
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Stay sharp, sound confident, and speak with impact — even when you're put on the spot.Communicatin...
203. No Script, No Problem: Final Secrets to Speaking Under Pressure (Bonus)
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stay sharp, sound confident, and speak with impact — even when you're put on the spot.Communicatin...
202. Own Your Brand: How to Communicate with Presence and Impact
Tue, 13 May 2025 06:00:00 -0700
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The power of creating the reputation you want to have.Whether you know it or not, you have a brand. ...
202. Own Your Brand: How to Communicate with Presence and Impact
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The power of creating the reputation you want to have.Whether you know it or not, you have a brand. ...
201. Ballpark to the Boardroom: How Alex Rodriguez Hits a Communication Home Run
Tue, 06 May 2025 06:00:00 -0700
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Alex Rodriguez shares why in sports and business, striking out is just a part of the game.From the b...
201. Ballpark to the Boardroom: How Alex Rodriguez Hits a Communication Home Run
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Rodriguez shares why in sports and business, striking out is just a part of the game.From the b...
200. Four Keys for Focused Communication: Live Lessons from Our 200 Episodes
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0700
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This live Q&A with host Matt Abrahams celebrates 200 episodes of Think Fast, Talk Smart.In an ag...
200. Four Keys for Focused Communication: Live Lessons from Our 200 Episodes
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This live Q&A with host Matt Abrahams celebrates 200 episodes of Think Fast, Talk Smart.In an ag...
199. Blunder Pressure: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (3 of 3)
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0700
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This three-part miniseries is all about keeping your cool when speaking on the spot.Communicating ef...
199. Blunder Pressure: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (3 of 3)
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This three-part miniseries is all about keeping your cool when speaking on the spot.Communicating ef...
198. Pause and Effect: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (2 of 3)
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0700
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This three-part miniseries is all about keeping your cool when speaking on the spot.Communicating ef...
198. Pause and Effect: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (2 of 3)
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This three-part miniseries is all about keeping your cool when speaking on the spot.Communicating ef...
197. Prep or Perish: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (1 of 3)
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0700
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This three-part miniseries is all about keeping your cool when speaking on the spot.Communicating ef...
197. Prep or Perish: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (1 of 3)
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This three-part miniseries is all about keeping your cool when speaking on the spot.Communicating ef...
196. Ditch the Dictionary: Communicate Confidently Through Connection
Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0700
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Communication isn’t about perfect word choice, it’s about connecting with others.For native spea...
196. Ditch the Dictionary: Communicate Confidently Through Connection
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Communication isn’t about perfect word choice, it’s about connecting with others.For native spea...
195. Q&A on Conflict, Confidence, and Connection: Me2We 2025 Part 2
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0700
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Stanford experts answer live questions on leadership, authenticity, and communication.What happens w...
195. Q&A on Conflict, Confidence, and Connection: Me2We 2025 Part 2
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stanford experts answer live questions on leadership, authenticity, and communication.What happens w...
194. Live Lessons in Levity and Leadership: Me2We 2025 Part 1
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0700
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Effective leadership begins with the way you communicate.Leading with impact isn’t about speaking ...
194. Live Lessons in Levity and Leadership: Me2We 2025 Part 1
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Effective leadership begins with the way you communicate.Leading with impact isn’t about speaking ...
193. Conquer Questions: ADDing Value To Your Answers
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0700
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Turn Q&A from nerve-wracking to confidence-boosting with strategies for clear, controlled answer...
193. Conquer Questions: ADDing Value To Your Answers
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Turn Q&A from nerve-wracking to confidence-boosting with strategies for clear, controlled answer...
192. Quick Thinks: How to Supersize Your Stories
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0700
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
How to craft compelling stories that captivate, inspire, and make an impact.Great storytelling isn't...
192. Quick Thinks: How to Supersize Your Stories
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to craft compelling stories that captivate, inspire, and make an impact.Great storytelling isn't...
191. Memorable Messages: Choose Words That Capture Attention and Stay Remembered
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0700
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
How to craft communication that your audience will remember.Why do some messages stick, while others...
191. Memorable Messages: Choose Words That Capture Attention and Stay Remembered
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to craft communication that your audience will remember.Why do some messages stick, while others...
190. Motivation Matters: How to Leverage What People Already Want
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0700
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
How to turn latent motivation into fuel for change.If you want to be a changemaker, you’ll have to...
190. Motivation Matters: How to Leverage What People Already Want
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to turn latent motivation into fuel for change.If you want to be a changemaker, you’ll have to...
189. Numbers Need Narrative: Use Data to Influence and Inspire
Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0800
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Why numbers are only as compelling as the narratives we attach to them.Facts and figures can be your...
189. Numbers Need Narrative: Use Data to Influence and Inspire
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why numbers are only as compelling as the narratives we attach to them.Facts and figures can be your...
188. Mind Reading 101: To Know What Your Audience Thinks, Just Ask
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0800
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
How to really know what your audience is thinking.To be a great communicator, you have to get out of...
188. Mind Reading 101: To Know What Your Audience Thinks, Just Ask
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to really know what your audience is thinking.To be a great communicator, you have to get out of...
187. Experimenting, Failing, and Finding Your Job Fit - Catalyze Your Career
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 07:35:57 -0800
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Rethink career success by testing, adapting, and staying open to unexpected opportunities.Career pla...
187. Experimenting, Failing, and Finding Your Job Fit - Catalyze Your Career
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rethink career success by testing, adapting, and staying open to unexpected opportunities.Career pla...
186. Own Your Impact: How to Communicate Your Personal Power
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0800
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Why good communication starts with tapping into your power.Impactful communication isn’t just abou...
186. Own Your Impact: How to Communicate Your Personal Power
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why good communication starts with tapping into your power.Impactful communication isn’t just abou...
185. Say Less, Mean More: Craft Compelling Communication
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0800
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
How to captivate an audience and make your message stick.Pitches and presentations don’t fall flat...
185. Say Less, Mean More: Craft Compelling Communication
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to captivate an audience and make your message stick.Pitches and presentations don’t fall flat...
184. Fit or Quit? Find the Job That is Right For You—Catalyze Your Career
Thu, 06 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0800
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Stay prepared, build your network, and take control of your career.Most of us know that career growt...
184. Fit or Quit? Find the Job That is Right For You—Catalyze Your Career
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stay prepared, build your network, and take control of your career.Most of us know that career growt...
183. Rethinks: How Anxiety Can Fuel Better Communication
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0800
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Reframe anxiety as a strength and use stress to enhance your communication.Stress, anxiety, nervousn...
183. Rethinks: How Anxiety Can Fuel Better Communication
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reframe anxiety as a strength and use stress to enhance your communication.Stress, anxiety, nervousn...
182. Stop Chasing Time and Start Owning It: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing
Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0800
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Clarify your purpose — and stop wasting time.The new year gives us an opportunity to reflect on wh...
182. Stop Chasing Time and Start Owning It: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarify your purpose — and stop wasting time.The new year gives us an opportunity to reflect on wh...
181. Why Happiness is a Direction, Not a Destination: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0800
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Why connection is the key to a life well lived.The new year gives us an opportunity to reflect on wh...
181. Why Happiness is a Direction, Not a Destination: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why connection is the key to a life well lived.The new year gives us an opportunity to reflect on wh...
180. Unlocking Your Future Self: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0800
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Why creating happiness in the future starts today.The new year gives us an opportunity to reflect on...
180. Unlocking Your Future Self: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why creating happiness in the future starts today.The new year gives us an opportunity to reflect on...
179. Finding Positive in Negative Emotions: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing
Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0800
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
A double definition of happiness — and how to cultivate both parts.The new year gives us an opport...
179. Finding Positive in Negative Emotions: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A double definition of happiness — and how to cultivate both parts.The new year gives us an opport...
178. Navigating Chaos and Uncertainty: The Power of Transparency and Empathy
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0800
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Clear communication during times of uncertainty.Whether leading people through a 15-minute meeting o...
178. Navigating Chaos and Uncertainty: The Power of Transparency and Empathy
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clear communication during times of uncertainty.Whether leading people through a 15-minute meeting o...
177. Don’t Resolve, Evolve: Top 10 Lessons For 2025
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0800
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Ten essential communication strategies designed to elevate your skills.2024 has been an incredible y...
177. Don’t Resolve, Evolve: Top 10 Lessons For 2025
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ten essential communication strategies designed to elevate your skills.2024 has been an incredible y...
176. From Stereotypes to Synergy: Communicating Across Generations
Tue, 31 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0800
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Age diversity and cross-generational synergy can transform an organization.Most of us know age diver...
176. From Stereotypes to Synergy: Communicating Across Generations
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Age diversity and cross-generational synergy can transform an organization.Most of us know age diver...
Ask Matt Anything (AMA) 1: Trust, Paraphrasing, and Nonverbal Cues
Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0800
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Enjoy this preview of our first Ask Matt Anything (AMA).We are excited to introduce this special edi...
Ask Matt Anything (AMA) 1: Trust, Paraphrasing, and Nonverbal Cues
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this preview of our first Ask Matt Anything (AMA).We are excited to introduce this special edi...
175. Mastering Toasts and Tributes: Making Your Words Count
Tue, 24 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0800
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Crafting impactful toasts for every occasion."Almost reflexively, most of us focus in the moment on ...
175. Mastering Toasts and Tributes: Making Your Words Count
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Crafting impactful toasts for every occasion."Almost reflexively, most of us focus in the moment on ...
174. Fix Meetings: Transform Gatherings Into Meaningful Moments
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0800
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Turn any meeting or get-together into a chance for deep connection and collaboration.Whether you’r...
174. Fix Meetings: Transform Gatherings Into Meaningful Moments
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Turn any meeting or get-together into a chance for deep connection and collaboration.Whether you’r...
173. Rethinks: Surviving the Holidays
Tue, 10 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0800
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Master holiday conversations.The holiday season is a time of joy, connection, and, occasionally, com...
173. Rethinks: Surviving the Holidays
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Master holiday conversations.The holiday season is a time of joy, connection, and, occasionally, com...
Between the Lines: In Storytelling, Simplify to Amplify - Premium Sampler
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0800
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Visit fastersmarter.io/premium to become a Premium subscriber."Start with the action moment or right...
Between the Lines: In Storytelling, Simplify to Amplify - Premium Sampler
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Visit fastersmarter.io/premium to become a Premium subscriber."Start with the action moment or right...
172. Bring Mindfulness to Your Communication
Tue, 03 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0800
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Mindfulness can transform your communication and your career.When we react, our instincts and impuls...
172. Bring Mindfulness to Your Communication
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mindfulness can transform your communication and your career.When we react, our instincts and impuls...