Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

296. AMA: Speaking Out, Staying Grounded, and Managing Up


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Practical communication strategies you can use immediately at work and beyond.

How do you speak up when a conversation is moving faster than you can think? What should you do when emotions threaten to derail your listening? And how can you give honest feedback to a boss who doesn’t seem interested in hearing it?

In this Ask Matt Anything episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, host Matt Abrahams answers listener questions from the Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community on some of the most challenging workplace communication scenarios. From practical techniques for inserting your ideas into fast-paced meetings to strategies for managing emotions and delivering feedback upward, Matt shares actionable advice to help you communicate with greater confidence, clarity, and impact.

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 Chapters:

  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (02:04) - Speaking Up in Meetings
  • (04:44) - Listening Through Emotion
  • (08:00) - Giving Feedback Upward
  • (13:17) - Conclusion

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