What Great Communicators Do Differently (#325)
2026-10-27
What separates great communicators from everyone else? It’s not confidence, charisma, or having the perfect words.
The best way to introduce yourselfHow to interrupt someone politelyWhat to do in the final five minutes before an important presentationWhy memorizing a speech can actually make you worseWhat Matt means when he tells people to “dare to be dull”How to respond to criticism How great communicators listen, ask questions, and make others feel heard.
Matt Abrahams, Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer, bestselling author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter, and host of the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast, reveals why many of our instincts before presentations, meetings, and difficult conversations may be working against us.
In this episode, we cover:Matt’s central message: great communication isn't about perfection. It's about connection.
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3 Takeaways™ features insights from the world’s best thinkers, business leaders, writers, politicians, scientists and other newsmakers. Each episode ends with 3 key takeaways to help you understand the world in new ways that can benefit your life and career. Hosted by Lynn Thoman. A global top 1% podcast.