Changing role of communication in business leadership.
May 28
292. Headspace Habits: Lessons for Calm, Confident Communication
The hidden habits behind calm, confident communicators.What does it really take to become a more confident communicator? In this special collaboration between Think Fast, Talk Smart and Headspace, host Matt Abrahams shares practical, mindful strategies for speaking with clarity, ... Show More
30m 37s
May 25
291. Hello, Stranger: Why Curiosity Beats Charisma Every Time
What keeps us from being more social? Nick Epley calls it a “mind-reading mistake.”We all think about what others think, particularly what they think about us. The problem, says Nick Epley, is that we’re almost always wrong.Epley is a professor of behavioral science at the Univer ... Show More
30m 16s
May 21
290. Quick Thinks: How to Have Better Conversations About Aging
How can we approach aging with more joy, empathy, and meaningful connection?We often talk about lifespan, or how long we live, but Kerry Burnight believes the more important question is how fully we live along the way.Burnight is a gerontologist, former professor of geriatric med ... Show More
21m 10s
Feb 2024
Synergy Shorts #3: Vinh Giang, International Keynote Speaker on the power of Effective Communication in life, career and building a Successful Brand
We are back with another exciting episode in our Synergy Shorts Series featuring our all-time favorite guest, Vinh Giang! This episode has not only stolen the spotlight as our most downloaded but has also become a fan favorite for its profound insights on effective communication. ... Show More
11m 46s
Apr 2025
How—and When—to Adapt Your Leadership Style
In the past, executives were usually taught to practice command-and-control leadership. Today they’re often advised to be nimbler, more adaptive, and less controlling. The truth is that most executives need to be able to move back and forth between those two leadership styles. IM ... Show More
12m 23s
Jan 2024
Matt Abrahams: Think Faster, Talk Smarter
<p>Become a more effective communicator by absorbing several practical tips from Matt Abrahams, author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot. Matt is a Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University’s Graduate School of B ... Show More
32m 20s
Aug 2025
Geoff Woods | Tapping AI's Power as a Leader
Geoff Woods, author of "The AI-Driven Leader," joins Maril to discuss what it means to be a leader in the AI space. He explains how AI can be used to grow businesses, sharpen strategy and rethink how we lead. Geoff shares how working with AI as a thought partner helps us solve bi ... Show More
35m 19s
Aug 2025
3395: Communication Skills Every Tech Leader Needs
<p data-start="156" data-end="508">What do you do when your technical brilliance doesn't translate into clear, compelling communication? That's where Salvatore Manzi comes in. With a background in business communication and a career spent coaching leaders across tech, finance, an ... Show More
28m 38s
Apr 2025
Number 1 Communication Expert: Stop Doing this… People Will Like You More | Jefferson Fisher
In this episode, Jefferson Fisher discusses the nuances of toxic behavior, communication, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence. He shares insights on how to handle difficult conversations and strategies for standing up for oneself without escalating conflicts. Codie and Jef ... Show More
1h 44m