Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

34. How We Gain — Or Give Away — Authority While Speaking

Jun 3, 2021

In this engaging discussion, Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford's Graduate School of Business, dives into the intricate dynamics of authority in communication. He shares how simple, vivid language can significantly strengthen our message. Pfeffer emphasizes the importance of body language and vocal techniques in asserting confidence and presence. He also touches on the value of pre-communication warm-ups to ease anxiety and enhance performance. Listeners will gain actionable insights to elevate their speaking skills and influence.

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Use simple, forceful, and vivid language to enhance communication strength.

Non-verbal cues like eye contact and posture contribute to conveying authority effectively.

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Defining Power and Status

Power is defined as the ability to achieve goals despite opposition, emphasizing the importance of being truthful. Jeff Fer highlights that people appreciate learning how to be effective in a world where truth can be challenging. He stresses the significance of conveying power through behaviors like maintaining eye contact, standing tall, and using forceful gestures.

Passion Amplifies Expression

00:43

Intro

2min

Mastering Authority in Communication

12min

The Importance of Pre-Communication Warm-Ups

2min

Mastering Communication: Key Techniques and Insights

2min

Mastering the Essentials of Convincing Communication

3min

“Simple language, forceful language, vivid language, and keeping it simple and direct,” says Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer, are all tools to increase the strength of your communication. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, host and lecturer Matt Abrahams interviews Jeffrey Pfeffer, author of Dying for a Paycheck, about the verbal and nonverbal ways we can harness, or give away, our authority in communication.

To hear more from Jeffrey, listen to Pfeffer on Power, a podcast about accelerating your career.

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Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

34. How We Gain — Or Give Away — Authority While Speaking

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