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Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

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One of the most essential ingredients to success in business and life is effective communication. Join Matt Abrahams, best-selling author and Strategic Communication lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he interviews experts to provide actionable insights that help you communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. From handling impromptu questions to crafting compelling messages, Matt explores practical strategies for real-world communication challenges. Whether you’re navigating a high-stakes presentation, perfecting your email tone, or speaking off the cuff, Think Fast, Talk Smart equips you with the tools, techniques, and best practices to express yourself effectively in any situation. Enhance your communication skills to elevate your career and build stronger professional relationships. Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes. Subscribe now to unlock your potential as a thoughtful, impactful communicator. Learn more and sign up for our eNewsletter at fastersmarter.io.© Think Fast Talk Smart LLC Aprendizaje de Idiomas Economía Exito Profesional
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  • 225. Speaking Fluent Internet: How Algorithms Are Changing the Way We Speak

    225. Speaking Fluent Internet: How Algorithms Are Changing the Way We Speak
    Aug 26 2025

    In the digital age, it’s critical to craft communication that fits the context.


    Like it or not, algorithms now decide whose messages get heard. “If you want to communicate effectively,” says Adam Aleksic, “you need to be exactly aware of what that medium is doing.”

    Aleksic is a linguist, author, and educational content creator with millions of followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. His latest book, Algospeak: How Social Media Is Transforming the Future of Language, explores how the platforms we use create new contexts that require new ways of communicating. “Every medium uniquely affects how we communicate, and we adapt our speech to these media,” he says. In the same way that we tailor communication for the contexts of the office, the gym, or the bar, digital platforms — and the algorithms that drive them — require the same contextualized communication. “You have to appeal to [the] algorithm,” he says.

    In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Aleksic and host Matt Abrahams examine how words are born, change meaning, and spread in the digital age. Their conversation highlights practical ways to be more intentional with the words we choose by considering the medium, understanding the context, and adapting communication accordingly.

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    Episode Reference Links:

    • Adam Aleksic
    • Adam’s Book: Algospeak
    • Ep.91 Um, Like, So: How Filler Words Can Create More Connected, Effective Communication

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    Chapters:

    • (00:00) - Introduction
    • (02:21) - Language, Labels, & Identity
    • (04:40) - What Is Algospeak?
    • (05:46) - Generational Language Gaps
    • (08:03) - Communicating for Multiple Mediums
    • (10:45) - Mastering Virality & Engagement
    • (12:12) - Semiotics & Going Viral
    • (13:58) - The Evolution of “Like”
    • (15:09) - Hedging, Ambiguity, & Power Dynamics
    • (17:47) - Actionable Takeaways on Communication
    • (18:58) - Grammar: Rules, Context, & Changing Norms
    • (21:01) - The Final Three Questions
    • (26:50) - Conclusion

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    28 m
  • 224. Make Your Messages Epic: The Evolution of Words and the Stories They Carry

    224. Make Your Messages Epic: The Evolution of Words and the Stories They Carry
    Aug 21 2025

    Why modern communication still relies on ancient words and narratives.


    All communication and connection depend on one thing: language. That’s why Laura Spinney says understanding language — where it comes from and how it evolves over time — can help us use it more effectively.

    “Language is incredibly powerful,” says Spinney, an author and journalist published in the Atlantic, National Geographic, Nature, and New Scientist. As “humanity’s oldest tool,” language has evolved as we have, which Spinney explores in her latest book, Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global. In addition to the words themselves, there are also the stories that humans have carried with them for millennia. “Some stories that we still tell today,” Spinney notes, have remained stable for tens of thousands of years — providing more than just entertainment — shaping how we understand the world, share knowledge, and build community.

    In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Spinney and host Matt Abrahams discuss why language and storytelling are fundamental to being human, what makes a story compelling, and how our ever-evolving language continues to be our best tool for communication and connection.


    To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium.

    Episode Reference Links:

    • Laura Spinney
    • Laura’s Books: Proto / Pale Rider
    • Ep.168 How Story Can Change Everything in Your Career
    • Ep.91 Um, Like, So: How Filler Words Can Create More Connected, Effective Communication

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    Chapters:

    • (00:00) - Introduction
    • (02:28) - Power & Limits of Language
    • (02:59) - Detecting Lies
    • (04:50) - Origins of Storytelling
    • (07:46) - What Makes a Great Story
    • (10:35) - Proto-Indo-European Language
    • (12:56) - Language Families & Connections
    • (15:10) - Language Clues in History
    • (17:21) - The Final Three Questions
    • (21:59) - Conclusion

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    24 m
  • 223. Laughing Matters: Levity, Leadership, and Lasting Connection

    223. Laughing Matters: Levity, Leadership, and Lasting Connection
    Aug 19 2025
    By lightening up your communication, you can build serious connections.Humor in communication isn’t all fun and games. According to Alison Wood Brooks and Naomi Bagdonas, levity is one of the most serious tools we have in building successful connections.Wood Brooks and Bagdonas, both teachers, authors, and experts in the field of communication, recognize how crucial levity is to our professional and personal interactions. “It’s easy to think of [humor] as this extra bonus thing,” says Wood Brooks. “What we find is it’s incredibly core to how people are relating to each other.” Bagdonas agrees: “When there's the presence of laughter in team meetings, those teams are more successful and more creative. Leaders with a sense of humor—not even a good sense of humor—are seen as more motivating, more admired, [and] their teams report being more engaged.”In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Wood Brooks and Bagdonas join host Matt Abrahams to explore levity as a mindset, or as Bagdonas puts it, “Navigating life on the precipice of a smile.” Together, they share how lightness and humor can break barriers, bridge connections, and unlock the door to better communication.To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium.Episode Reference Links:Alison Wood Brooks Alison’s Book: TalkNaomi Bagdonas Naomi’s Book: Humor, SeriouslyEp.13 Make ’Em Laugh: How to Use Humor as a Secret Weapon in Your CommunicationEp.73 Listen Up: Why It’s Better to Be Interested Than InterestingEp.89 Listen, Listen, Listen: How to Build Deep ConnectionsEp.169 Don't Be a ZQ: Make Your Conversations Count Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (03:19) - Talk Tour Insights (04:39) - Top Advice on Asking Questions (06:49) - Guiding Principles for Leaders (09:23) - Importance of Levity (11:23) - Why Humor Matters (13:12) - Letting Go of Comfort (16:30) - Overthinking Levity (18:36) - Creating Space for Levity (22:08) - Conclusion *****This Episode is sponsored by Stanford. Stay Informed on Stanford's world changing research by signing up for the Stanford ReportSupport Think Fast Talk Smart by joining TFTS Premium.
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    24 m
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This was a fun and comprehensive podcast. The ideas presented are very well thought out; and the communication between the presenters are fun and easy to follow! I like the focus on each aspect of the conversation, such as being in the moment, in the hot seat. Yes, and! Improve was a chapter that helped me immensely! I will continue to listen; thank you, Matt Abrahams!

Communicastic! - ok fantastic then!

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I just stumbled on this podcast today and I’m already 6 episodes down.

Take a listen and then apply what you learn

Advice you can use

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This podcast is very good, especially for people that want to gain more knowledge and change. I learned a lot listening to the Stanford graduates. I don’t have to go to college if I can listen to this, if I could ask questions then we would learn even more.

Interesting

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Just what i needed I love this as I aspire to be a speaker this is helping me so much!

Amazing

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