Do you ever struggle to communicate with your mom? Or feel like you and your spouse sometimes speak different languages? We talk with linguist Deborah Tannen about how our conversational styles can cause unintended conflicts, and what we can do to communicate more effectively with the people in our lives.
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Nov 10
Why Following Your Dreams Isn't Enough
<p>Entrepreneurs typically have no shortage of passion, heart, and vision. But at Stanford University, <a href="https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/faculty/hayagreeva-rao" target="_blank">Huggy Rao</a> says there are other elements that may matter more when it comes to ... Show More
1h 30m
May 2019
Language Creates Your Reality with Anna Gát
Instant messaging has transformed how we communicate, but what does that mean for our relationships? This is the first time in human history that we can communicate with anyone, anywhere, at anytime. Yet, miscommunication happens now more than ever before. Anna Gát is the co-foun ... Show More
1h 22m
May 2024
How Can We Be More Effective With Language?
Have you ever wondered what’s up with double negation, the history of gender neutral pronouns, or why swearing is taboo? Then get ready for this week’s guest, linguist Anne Curzan! Anne and Jonathan talk about how the English language has evolved since the 1300s and how our words ... Show More
53m 20s
Oct 2020
21. Words Matter: How to Make Your Communication Inclusive
<p>What way can the language we use reinforce existing stereotypes and biases? </p><p>In this episode of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/"><em>Think Fast, Talk Smart</em></a><em>,</em> <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/sarah-soule/">Sarah Soule</a>, Senior Associ ... Show More
24m 18s