Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

172. Bring Mindfulness to Your Communication

Dec 3, 2024

Marshall Goldsmith, a world-renowned executive coach and author, discusses how mindfulness can revolutionize communication. He highlights the importance of reflection before responding, asking if our words enhance relationships. Goldsmith introduces his “feed forward” method for constructive feedback and shares daily reflective questions that guide us towards living an 'earned life'. He emphasizes that clarity and intentionality in communication lead to personal growth and effective leadership, ultimately fostering deeper connections.

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Mindfulness in communication, as advocated by Marshall Goldsmith, emphasizes reflecting before speaking to enhance relationships and career satisfaction.

Transitioning from traditional feedback to a 'feed forward' approach fosters a culture of constructive dialogue and empowers personal growth and adaptability.

Deep dives

The Paradox of Achievement and Happiness

Pursuing an earned life requires aligning actions and choices with a deeper purpose, rather than solely chasing achievements. The conventional belief in Western culture is that happiness is a byproduct of accomplishments, leading many to a cycle of constant striving without fulfillment. Highlighting this, the concept of the ‘hungry ghost’ illustrates how individuals can be left unsatisfied despite their efforts. True contentment comes from actively choosing happiness, instead of waiting for external markers of success to define it.

Intro

2min

The Power of Clarity and Intentionality

9min

Harnessing Daily Reflection for Personal Growth

3min

Effective Communication and Influencing Leadership

3min

The Power of Unconditional Love and Effective Communication

3min

Mindfulness can transform your communication and your career.

When we react, our instincts and impulses are in the driver’s seat. But when we take the time to reflect, that’s when Marshall Goldsmith says we take back control of how we respond.

“Before speaking at work, breathe,” Goldsmith says. “Is my comment going to improve this other human being's commitment? At home, breathe. Is my comment going to improve this relationship with someone I love? If the answer is no, why am I saying it?”

As a world-renowned executive coach, speaker, and best-selling author, Goldsmith teaches how a mindful approach can change how we relate to others, to ourselves, and even to our career goals and ambitions. Through reflection, we identify our values, which we can use to live what Goldsmith calls an “earned life — when the choices, risks, and effort we make in each moment align with an overarching purpose in our lives.”

In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Goldsmith joins host Matt Abrahams to explore practical strategies for bettering our interactions with others and ourselves, from his “feed forward” method for giving and receiving constructive critique to his "daily questions" practice, which prompts reflective self-inquiry to keep us focused on what truly matters.

Episode Reference Links:

Marshall Goldsmith
Marshall’s Books: What Got Here Won't Get You There / Triggers
Ep.138 Speak Your Truth: Why Authenticity Leads to Better Communication

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Chapters:

(00:00) - Introduction
(01:50) - Key Communication Advice
(02:32) - An Earned Life
(04:29) - Transition to Leadership
(06:00) - Breathe Before Speaking
(07:15) - Feedforward vs. Feedback
(08:15) - Managing Triggers
(10:06) - Daily Success Checklist
(12:44) - Using AI for Coaching
(14:13) - Influencing Up Leadership
(15:48) - The Final Three Questions
(18:43) - Conclusion

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Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

172. Bring Mindfulness to Your Communication

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