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Mar 2020
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6. Quick Thinks: Communicating and Leadi...

Matt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart
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Leading successful meetings remotely and being a strong speaker on-screen require specific skills. Communicating effectively has to do with your presence, ability to leverage tools, and your audience engagement. In this Quick Thinks episode, Stanford GSB Strategic Communications lecturer Matt Abrahams shares best practices for becoming a more effective and engaging online communicator. 

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