In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by communication expert Matt Abrahams to discuss strategies from his latest book “Think Faster, Talk Smarter”. Matt has decades of experience coaching executives on impromptu speaking.
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Episode highlights
00:00 - Episode highlight
01:30 - Matt's background in communication
03:21 - Inspiration behind the new book
04:40 - Why communication isn't taught earlier
05:14 - Unlocking communication abilities
06:32 - Best ways to practice communication skills
08:24 - Setting communication expectations
09:16 - Common communication misconceptions
10:25 - Preparing right before public speaking
12:49 - Reframing mistakes as "missed takes"
14:02 - Striving for connection over perfection
14:35 - The value of small talk
16:24 - Being interested vs. interesting
17:08 - Communication abilities critical for sales
18:33 - Taking time to think through answers
19:17 - Biggest communication challenges
20:25 - Getting better at spontaneous speaking
22:08 - Perfecting your presence
22:53 - How technology is changing communication
25:11 - Using AI conversationally
26:35 - AI for personalized learning
28:12 - The future of human+AI communication
29:20 - Efficiency gains from AI
29:39 - Parting advice on communication
30:11 - Where to find the book & Matt
31:03 - Conclusion & where to connect
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