199. Blunder Pressure: Mastering In-the-Momen...

“I’m not saying necessarily fight more, I’m saying fight better.”Conflict doesn’t have to mean avoidance or escalation. Priya Parker, expert facilitator, strategic advisor and author of The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict, argues there’s a third option: “hea ...  Show more

“What you think is not gospel.”Can arguing with yourself make you happier? Martin Seligman, positive psychology pioneer and author of Agency: The Psychological History of Human Progress, says our negative thoughts don’t have to dictate how we feel. By recognizing our internal nar ...  Show more

How do we communicate successfully when we don't get to prepare what we want to say? What skills do we need to respond powerfully in spur of the moment questions? In this episode, Matt Abrahams joins Tom in discovering the tools to think fast, talk smart, and how we should strive ...  Show more

This weekend we're joined by Matt Abrahams, whose recently released book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot, will help you develop the life-changing ability to excel in spontaneous communication situations, from public speaking to i ...  Show more

This weekend we're joined by Matt Abrahams, whose recently released book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot, will help you develop the life-changing ability to excel in spontaneous communication situations, from public speaking to i ...  Show more

We all know that leaders need to captivate audiences and effectively convey their ideas. But not every speaking opportunity can be prepared and practiced. That's why it's so important to learn the skill of speaking off-the-cuff, and Matt Abrahams, lecturer at the Stanford Graduat ...  Show more