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Podcast: Evolution Exchange Denmark Podcast
Episode: Evo DK #236 - Bridging The Gap Between Tech And Business
Pub date: 2025-01-21

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Join Alex Robinson as he delves into the intersection of technology and business with Mikkel Gardosoe, Head of Group Business Architecture & Change Management at DSV; Jeppe Tue Ishoy, ERP Manager and Solution Architect at Liewood; Martin Højgaard-Hansen, Executive IT Management Consultant at Nordea Asset Management; and Magnus Christensen, Head of Global Pricing Analytics at Novonesis. Explore how these leaders are driving digital transformation, optimizing IT strategies, and leveraging technology to bridge the gap between technical innovation and business success.

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Podcast: Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques (LS 60 · TOP 0.1% what is this?)
Episode: 176. From Stereotypes to Synergy: Communicating Across Generations
Pub date: 2024-12-31

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Age diversity and cross-generational synergy can transform an organization.

Most of us know age diversity matters in the workplace. But according to UCLA’s Bob McCann, we're thinking about it all wrong: it's not just about having different generations present — it's about creating meaningful connections between them.

As director of UCLA's Leadership Communication Program and founder of the McCann Group, McCann has spent years researching intergenerational workplace dynamics. With four to six generations now working side by side, he says there’s never been a better time to create synergies between the old and the young.

"There's a tremendous opportunity for meeting and interacting with people who are different than you, for increasing a variety of potential outcomes in business in a positive way, if we can maximize our intergenerational engagement," he says. His research reveals that while many organizations focus on gender and ethnic diversity, age diversity often gets overlooked in DEI initiatives — despite its crucial role in workplace success.

In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, McCann joins Matt Abrahams to discuss how organizations can move beyond superficial age diversity to create meaningful cross-generational connections. From reverse mentoring programs to shadow boards, they explore practical ways leaders can harness the power of generational difference to drive innovation and collaboration.

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• Bob McCann
• Ep.67 What Is Normal? How Culture Affects Communication Styles
• Ep.21 Words Matter: How to Make Your Communication Inclusive

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Podcast: Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques (LS 60 · TOP 0.1% what is this?)
Episode: 177. Don’t Resolve, Evolve: Top 10 Lessons For 2025
Pub date: 2025-01-07

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Ten essential communication strategies designed to elevate your skills.

2024 has been an incredible year for learning and growth, and as we head into 2025, there’s no better time to reflect on the skills and strategies that can shape our communication and careers. In this special episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Matt Abrahams takes us through ten standout lessons from the past year. These aren’t just ideas to remember — they’re practices to evolve with. From Priya Parker’s insights on generous authority to Huggy Rao’s call to cut through jargon monoxide, each concept highlights how small shifts in mindset and behavior can lead to big transformations. With actionable advice and real-world examples, this episode is packed with inspiration to help you Think Fast, Talk Smart, and communicate better in the year ahead.

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• Ep.174 Fix Meetings: Transform Gatherings Into Meaningful Moments
• Ep.164 Using "Pre-suasion" to Influence Others
• Ep.158 Hope for Cynics: Building Trusting Relationships through Communication
• Ep.156 Creative Communication: How Our Design Choices Illustrate Our Values
• Ep.148 Conviction and Compassion: How to Have Hard Conversations
• Ep.142 Power and Persuasion: Live Insights from Stanford Experts
• Ep.137 When Words Aren’t Enough: How to Excel at Nonverbal Communication
• Ep.138 Speak Your Truth: Why Authenticity Leads to Better Communication
• Ep.134 How to Chat with Bots: The Secrets to Getting the Information You Need from AI
• Ep.131 Friction Fixing: How to Use Obstacles to Your Advantage          
• Ep.120 A Few of Matt’s Favorite Things: 10 Communication Takeaways from 2023's TFTS Episodes 

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Podcast: Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques (LS 60 · TOP 0.1% what is this?)
Episode: 178. Navigating Chaos and Uncertainty: The Power of Transparency and Empathy
Pub date: 2025-01-14

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Clear communication during times of uncertainty.

Whether leading people through a 15-minute meeting or a years-long pandemic, communication requires compassion. For Dr. Anthony Fauci, that means being clear about who we’re speaking to and concise in what we say.

As one of the world's leading experts in infectious diseases and public health, Fauci has been America's most trusted voice during the COVID-19 pandemic and other health crises. Whether addressing groups of fellow scientists and specialists or everyday people, his communication approach is the same. "Know your audience," he says. "Decide what your message is and make it crisp [and] clear."

In addition to being clear about the known facts, Fauci advocates for equal transparency about the unknowns. "Be totally transparent into what you know and what you don't know," he says. "Transparency, honesty and a little bit of humility — let the audience know that you don't know everything."

In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Fauci joins Matt Abrahams to discuss how leaders can communicate more effectively by staying focused on what matters most. From managing uncertainty to handling contentious interactions, they explore how clarity and transparency build trust and drive results.

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• Dr. Anthony Fauci 
• Dr. Fauci’s Book: Expect the Unexpected 

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Podcast: Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques (LS 60 · TOP 0.1% what is this?)
Episode: 179. Finding Positive in Negative Emotions: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing
Pub date: 2025-01-21

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A double definition of happiness — and how to cultivate both parts.

The new year gives us an opportunity to reflect on who we are and who we want to be. As we set resolutions and prepare for evolutions, this special four-part series on communication, happiness, and well-being explores practical ways to enhance our lives through better communication, deeper connections, and more meaningful choices.

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to happiness, but according to Laurie Santos, everyone needs the two key components of contentment and fulfillment — or as she puts it, being happy in your life and happy with your life.

“Being happy in your life [means] your life is filled with joy,” explains Santos, a Yale psychology professor and host of The Happiness Lab podcast. This felt sense of happiness — enjoying where we are, what we do, and who we’re with — is essential, but it’s not the only piece of the puzzle. Being happy with your life, she says, is the belief that “your life is going well. Being happy with your life gets closer to things like fulfillment and purpose.”

In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Santos joins Matt Abrahams to explore how to cultivate both sides of her happiness equation, from building deeper connections with others to transforming the ways we communicate with ourselves.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/ThinkFast and get ten percent off your first month.

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•  Laurie Santos
• The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos | Podcast 

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Podcast: Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques (LS 60 · TOP 0.1% what is this?)
Episode: 180. Unlocking Your Future Self: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing
Pub date: 2025-01-23

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Why creating happiness in the future starts today.

The new year gives us an opportunity to reflect on who we are and who we want to be. As we set resolutions and prepare for evolutions, this special four-part series on communication, happiness, and well-being explores practical ways to enhance our lives through better communication, deeper connections, and more meaningful choices.

In pursuing happiness and well-being, we often focus on the present moment. But according to Hal Hershfield, one of the best ways to help ourselves today is to have a conversation with ourselves in the future.

"When I say future self, I really mean any version of us that exists at some later point in time," explains Hershfield, a UCLA professor and author of Your Future Self: How to Make Tomorrow Better Today. By thinking of our future selves as different people — ones we should care about — we can make better choices in the present. "If we can tap into the feelings of our future selves, then we can do more that benefits them, which may make our lives easier now and later."

In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Hershfield and host Matt Abrahams explore how communication between our present and future selves can help us set goals, make decisions, and overcome pitfalls like procrastination, enabling us to take meaningful action now so we can thrive today and tomorrow.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/ThinkFast and get ten percent off your first month.

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• Hal Hershfield 
• Hal’s Book: Your Future Self: How to Make Tomorrow Better Today

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Podcast: Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques (LS 60 · TOP 0.1% what is this?)
Episode: 181. Why Happiness is a Direction, Not a Destination: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing
Pub date: 2025-01-28

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Why connection is the key to a life well lived.

The new year gives us an opportunity to reflect on who we are and who we want to be. As we set resolutions and prepare for evolutions, this special four-part series on communication, happiness, and well-being explores practical ways to enhance our lives through better communication, deeper connections, and more meaningful choices.

When it comes to happiness, Arthur Brooks says it’s not about reaching a destination — it's about heading in the right direction. And according to him, that direction is fundamentally about relationships.

"Loving more people... more and more love... if you pursue that, you will defy the trends and get happier,” says Brooks, a social scientist, Harvard Business School professor, and author of several books including Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier, cowritten with Oprah Winfrey. According to him, a happy life is made of enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning, which we cultivate through connection with others. "Faith, family, friends, and work, that's your basic happiness 401k plan,” he says.

In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Brooks and host Matt Abrahams explore the fundamental role of relationships in creating a happy life, and how effective communication helps us build and maintain these essential connections.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/ThinkFast and get ten percent off your first month.

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• Arthur Brooks 
• Arthur’s Book: Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier

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Podcast: Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques (LS 60 · TOP 0.1% what is this?)
Episode: 182. Stop Chasing Time and Start Owning It: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing
Pub date: 2025-01-30

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Clarify your purpose — and stop wasting time.

The new year gives us an opportunity to reflect on who we are and who we want to be. As we set resolutions and prepare for evolutions, this special four-part series on communication, happiness, and well-being explores practical ways to enhance our lives through better communication, deeper connections, and more meaningful choices.

As Cassie Holmes knows, how we spend our time has a big impact on our happiness and well-being. For her, that means focusing on the things not just immediately in front of us, but those that most closely align with our purpose.

"When I say purpose, what I mean is what really drives you," explains Holmes, a professor at UCLA Anderson School of Management and author of Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most. Living a happier and more fulfilled life, she says, rests on using purpose to drive our decisions. “Once you clarify for yourself: what is your purpose? What is your why? Then you can use that as a filter [for] where you should be spending your time.”

In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Holmes and host Matt Abrahams explore practical strategies for being more purposeful with our time. From email management to relationship building, Holmes shares research-backed approaches for achieving greater happiness through intentional choices.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/ThinkFast and get ten percent off your first month.

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• Cassie Holmes
• Cassie’s Book: Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most 

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Podcast: Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques (LS 60 · TOP 0.1% what is this?)
Episode: 184. Fit or Quit? Find the Job That is Right For You—Catalyze Your Career
Pub date: 2025-02-06

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Stay prepared, build your network, and take control of your career.

Most of us know that career growth is important—but according to Catherine Fisher, we're thinking about it all wrong. It’s not just about landing a job or climbing the ladder; it’s about staying adaptable, building strong connections, and being proactive about opportunities before you need them.

As LinkedIn’s Vice President of Global Consumer Communications, Fisher has spent years helping professionals navigate an evolving job market. She says the biggest mistake people make is waiting until they’re unhappy or unemployed to think about their next move. “Your network is like a garden,” she explains. “You have to tend to it constantly if you want it to thrive.”

In this episode of Think Fast Talk Smart, Fisher joins Matt Abrahams to share practical, actionable strategies for staying ahead. From recognizing when it’s time for a change to job crafting and personal branding, they explore how small but intentional moves can shape a career that aligns with your strengths and ambitions. Whether you're feeling stuck or simply want to future-proof your career, this conversation will give you the tools to stay in control and ready for what’s next.

This episode is brought to you by LinkedIn. Explore your job potential at Linkedin.com/jobs.

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• Catherine Fisher 

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Episode: 185. Say Less, Mean More: Craft Compelling Communication
Pub date: 2025-02-11

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How to captivate an audience and make your message stick.

Pitches and presentations don’t fall flat because speakers aren’t prepared. For Guy Kawasaki, it’s because speakers miss the point. “If all you're trying to do is inform, you're not going to pull it off. You have to entertain your audience.”

A renowned author, speaker, and entrepreneur, Kawasaki knows that the point of great storytelling isn’t about information, it’s about emotion. “Too many speakers think, ‘I need to inform my audience. I need to get my story across,’” he says. But throughout his career, formerly as Chief Evangelist at Apple and now co-founder of Canva, he’s shown how successful communication is about captivating audiences, not conveying facts. “If you entertain people, you have a chance of informing them.”

In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Kawasaki joins Matt Abrahams to explore practical strategies for building decks, structuring presentations, and tips for keeping audiences engaged. From investor pitches to keynote presentations, these strategies help create effective storytelling — in business and beyond.

Episode Reference Links:

• Guy Kawasaki
• Guy’s Book: Think Remarkable
• Ep.82 It’s Not About You: Why Effective Communicators Put Others First
• Ep.47 Quick Thinks: How to Use Storytelling to Be a Better Founder  

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