Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques 60. Communicating Uncertainty: How to Connect With Your Audience, Even When The Answers Aren’t Clear
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Jun 7, 2022 
In this enlightening discussion, Lloyd Minor, the Dean of the Stanford School of Medicine and author of 'Discovering Precision Health,' shares insights on communicating uncertainty, especially in health and leadership. He emphasizes that embracing ambiguity can enhance communication rather than hinder it. Minor also highlights the unique strengths introverts bring to leadership roles and underscores the vital importance of active listening. Tune in for practical strategies to navigate uncertainty and foster trust in any audience.
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Supporting Introverts
- Recognize that introverts recharge by spending time alone or with small groups.
- Provide introverted colleagues with the space and time they need to process information.
Active Listening
- Active listening is crucial for building trust and fostering dialogue.
- Concentrate and focus to truly understand what others are saying, showing them that you value their input.
Psychiatry Clerkship Listening
- During his psychiatry clerkship, Lloyd Minor practiced listening without taking notes.
- This exercise honed his ability to focus and truly hear what others were saying.