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Jan 2024
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Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast (A S...

Matt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart
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Think Fast, Talk Smart provides the tools, techniques, and best practices to help you communicate more effectively. 
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“I’m not saying necessarily fight more, I’m saying fight better.”Conflict doesn’t have to mean avoidance or escalation. Priya Parker, expert facilitator, strategic advisor and author of The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict, argues there’s a third option: “hea ... Show More
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322. Talk Back: Why Arguing With Yourself Can Help You Flourish
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321. The Respect Effect: What Stereotype Threat Teaches Us About Communication
“Everybody you interact with needs that signal of respect.”Feeling seen and respected can shape how we communicate and connect with others. For Stanford social psychologist and author of Churn: The Tension That Divides Us and How to Overcome, Claude Steele, understanding stereoty ... Show More
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