Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

Matt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart
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Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques Podcast

Join Matt Abrahams, a lecturer of Strategic Communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business, every Tuesday as he sits down with experts in the field to discuss real-world challenges. How do I send my message clearly when put on the spot? How do I write emails to get my point across? How can I easily convey complex information? How do I manage my reputation? Whether you’re giving a toast or presenting in a meeting, communication is critical to success in business and in life. Think Fast, Talk Smart provides the tools, techniques, and best practices to help you communicate more effectively. Learn more & sign up for our eNewsletter: https://fastersmarter.io

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    158. Hope for Cynics: Building Trusting Relationships through Communication

    “Acts of trust are the bedrock on which relationships are formed.” There’s a lot in the world to make us cynical about other people and their motives and intentions. But by “trusting loudly,” Professor Jamil Zaki believes we can renew our faith in one another.Zaki is a professor of psychology at Stanford, director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience lab, and author of several books, including his most recent, Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness. While many people feel suspicious of others and are reluctant to trust them, Zaki finds that relying on other people is a necessary part of forming relationships. “Acts of trust are the bedrock on which relationships are formed,” Zaki says. “The only way that strangers become friends and friends become best friends, the only way that we can build partnerships is through a willingness to count on one another.” In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Zaki joins host Matt Abrahams to discuss practical strategies for fostering trust and challenging our cynical assumptions, offering a hopeful perspective on human nature, backed by surprising scientific insights. Episode Reference Links: Jamil Zaki: WebsiteStanford Profile: Jamil Zaki Jamil’s Lab: Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab Jamil’s Book: Hope for CynicsEp.84 Quick Thinks: How Others Define Us Website / YouTube Ep. 129 Connect Deeply: How to Communicate So People Feel Seen and Heard Website / YouTube Connect: Email 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: (00:00:00) IntroductionHost Matt Abrahams introduces guest Jamil Zaki, director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab. (00:01:03) Defining Trust and Its Importance A definition of trust and its impact on relationships with others. (00:01:54) Building Better Trust Developing trust, with a focus on communication and "trusting loudly." (00:03:24) Understanding Cynicism  The concept of cynicism, its impact on social interactions, and the idea of the cynicism trap. (00:05:47) The Cynicism Spectrum Whether cynicism is binary or a spectrum, and what the opposite of cynicism looks like. (00:08:07) Fostering Hopeful Skepticism How to cultivate hopeful skepticism instead of falling into cynicism. (00:10:20) Challenges of Overcoming Cynicism Advice on expanding worldviews and managing confirmatory experiences. (00:15:10) Self-Fulfilling Prophecies  The power of self-fulfilling prophecies and how they shape social interactions. (00:17:31) The Final Three Questions Jamil’s approach to communicating concepts eloquently, a communicator he admires and his ingredients for successful communication. (00:24:36) Conclusion (00:00) - Introduction (01:03) - Defining Trust and Its Importance (01:54) - Building Better Trust (03:24) - Understanding Cynicism (05:47) - The Cynicism Spectrum (08:07) - Fostering Hopeful Skepticism (10:20) - Challenges of Overcoming Cynicism (15:10) - Self-Fulfilling Prophecies (17:31) - The Final Three Questions (24:36) - Conclusion

    26 min
  2. 157. Communicating the Future: Defining Where We Want AI to Take Us

    27 AUG

    157. Communicating the Future: Defining Where We Want AI to Take Us

    Advancing technology can be used to raise our own standards of communication.

    22 min
  3. 156. Creative Communication: How Our Design Choices Illustrate Our Values

    20 AUG

    156. Creative Communication: How Our Design Choices Illustrate Our Values

    Applying design thinking to communication can help create the world around us.

    25 min
  4. 155. Can We Be Candid? How to Communicate Clearly and Directly

    13 AUG

    155. Can We Be Candid? How to Communicate Clearly and Directly

    In communication the best route is often the most direct.

    17 min
  5. 154. Best of: Communicating Better as a Leader

    6 AUG

    154. Best of: Communicating Better as a Leader

    Dean Jon Levin shares his thoughts on the changing role of communication in business leadership.

    16 min
  6. 153. Listen Up, Leaders: A Record-Setting Coach’s Guide to Communication

    30 JUL

    153. Listen Up, Leaders: A Record-Setting Coach’s Guide to Communication

    Championships are won through communication.

    27 min
  7. 152. Fix Your Communication: Why It’s About Connection Over Perfection

    23 JUL

    152. Fix Your Communication: Why It’s About Connection Over Perfection

    The Fixable podcast turns to Matt Abrahams on what to do when communication breaks down.

    36 min
  8. 151. Get Hired: How the Right Communication Can Advance Your Career

    16 JUL

    151. Get Hired: How the Right Communication Can Advance Your Career

    Find the words that work — to get work.

    26 min
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Join Matt Abrahams, a lecturer of Strategic Communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business, every Tuesday as he sits down with experts in the field to discuss real-world challenges. How do I send my message clearly when put on the spot? How do I write emails to get my point across? How can I easily convey complex information? How do I manage my reputation? Whether you’re giving a toast or presenting in a meeting, communication is critical to success in business and in life. Think Fast, Talk Smart provides the tools, techniques, and best practices to help you communicate more effectively. Learn more & sign up for our eNewsletter: https://fastersmarter.io

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