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Feb 19
Ep73 “The Dangers of Group Think on Decision Making” with Adi Sunderam
Whether it be in politics, public health, or corporate finance, why are people more likely to interpret facts or data in a way that fits their preconceived notions about the world as opposed to searching for the fundamental truth? A new paper from the Harvard Business School call ... Show More
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Ep72 Alternatives vs. Mutual Funds: Where Should You Put Your Money
In the rapid-moving world of delegated money management, it is important to recognize the differences in how mutual funds and alternative assets operate. When it comes to alternatives, how do these funds wind up with strong incentive contracts for the money managers as opposed to ... Show More
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Jan 22
Ep71 “The Working From Home Revolution” with Nick Bloom
When the pandemic hit in 2020, working from home skyrocketed. Six years later, many companies have returned to in-person work, but hybrid models are still the dominant structure. So with WFH here to stay in some form, what’s the proper balance? And what are we at risk of losing i ... Show More
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Feb 2022
52. Communicating Our Mistakes: How to Avoid Common Flaws and Make Better Decisions
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Jan 2020
1. Speaking Without a Net: How to Master Impromptu Communication
<p>Most professional communication is spontaneous in nature: it’s providing feedback in the moment, answering questions, introducing people. On this podcast episode, Strategic Communication lecturer Matt Abrahams speaks with Stanford lecturers <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.i ... Show More
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Oct 2020
21. Words Matter: How to Make Your Communication Inclusive
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Mar 2021
29. Question Everything: Why Curiosity Is Communication’s Secret Weapon
<p>The information you receive is only as strong as the questions you ask. In this episode of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/"><em>Think Fast, Talk Smart</em></a>, Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturers Matt Abrahams and <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests ... Show More
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Jul 2020
14. Be Better At Work: How to Communicate Better With Coworkers and Employees
<p>Most of the work we do requires coordinating and collaborating with others. But how can we ensure the benefits of working with others, while avoiding conflict that’s inherent to communicating within groups?</p><p>In this episode, Matt Abrahams speaks with <a href="https://www. ... Show More
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Oct 2020
22. Under Pressure: How to Communicate Clearly and Timely During a Crisis
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May 2023
88. Rethinks: Leading From Home – How to Create the Right Environment for Communication
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Aug 2020
17. Think Fast: You Asked, We Answered
<p>We asked listeners to send in their communication conundrums and ended up with an inbox full of thoughtful, specific questions. </p><p>In this episode of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/"><em>Think Fast, Talk Smart</em></a>, host and Stanford GSB lecturer Matt Abrahams i ... Show More
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Jan 2024
Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast (A Sound Bite!)
<p>Whether you’re giving a toast or presenting in a meeting, communication is critical to success in business and in life. Join Matt Abrahams, a lecturer of Strategic Communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he sits down with experts in the field to discuss real- ... Show More
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May 2024
3 Simple Tips to Talk Smarter According to a Stanford Professor
<p>Stanford professor, author, and podcast host Matt Abrahams is back on the show to share simple tips that will help you think faster and talk smarter. You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>How to manage speaking anxiety symptoms</li><li>Simple ways to structure your communication for the au ... Show More
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Are you breaking some basic rules of communication without knowing it? What are the things you can start doing right now to communicate better? In this episode of All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions, hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen are joined by Matt Abrahams, lecturer at Stanford GSB, and host of the highly influentia ... Show More
<p>In this episode of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/"><em>Think Fast, Talk Smart</em></a>, host Matt Abrahams sits down with finance professors <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/jonathan-berk/">Jonathan Berk</a> and <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/ ... Show More
<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
<p>“Knowing your values gives you a beacon, or a lamppost, that can inform how you’re going to prioritize your actions.” </p><p>In this episode of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/"><em>Think Fast, Talk Smart</em></a><em>, </em>Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer ... Show More
<p><em>*This episode of </em>Think Fast, Talk Smart<em> won "</em><a href="https://winners.webbyawards.com/2023/podcasts/individual-episodes/business/248860/leading-from-home-how-to-create-the-right-environment-for-communication"><em>Best Business Podcast Episode</em></a><em>" at ... Show More