Learn how to embrace failure and turn mistakes into opportunities for growth with insights from Harvard professor Amy Edmondson. Discover the different types of failures and how they impact learning and innovation. Find out how to create a safe environment where failure is seen as a stepping stone to success.

Learn how to turn obstacles into advantages in the workplace through 'friction fixing'. Discover the power of clear communication in eliminating bad friction. Hear about the importance of simplicity, storytelling, and analogies in connecting with others. Explore creative communication tactics and the impact of personalized job titles on team performance.

Guest Jeffrey Pfeffer, author of 'Power: Why Some People Have It and Others Don't,' shares tips on strengthening communication through language and presence. Topics include using forceful language, dressing well, and speaking with conviction. Insights on developing power and status are discussed, emphasizing simplicity and assertiveness in communication.

New York Times Opinion columnist David Brooks shares how to communicate so people feel seen and heard. He explores vulnerability and creating space for others to be vulnerable as the key to deeper connections. Brooks and host Matt Abrahams discuss fundamentals of communicating with vulnerability and empathy, outlining skills to connect more deeply in relationships.

Matt Abrahams engages with his worldwide audience to answer questions on communication challenges. Topics include crafting impactful questions, navigating emotional dynamics, delivering difficult news, creating memorable introductions, and managing disruptive behaviors.

Matt discusses the principles of powerful, focused communication including concision, relevance, accessibility, and precision. He highlights the role of a communicator as a translator and shares techniques for simplifying complex information. The episode emphasizes the use of analogies, considering audience understanding, and chunking information. It also delves into the significance of structuring communication and setting clear goals. Tune in for Part 2 with the 'Ask Me Anything' portion.

Discover how working face-to-face generates more ideas and a wider range of possibilities compared to remote collaboration. This podcast explores the challenges of virtual meetings, the impact of choice architecture on decision making, and the importance of a meaningful work environment. It also delves into future questions such as the revolution of AI and the changing dynamics of hybrid work and remote communications.

Learn how to improve communication skills, avoid relying on bullet points, and ask the right questions to galvanize action. Get practical advice on sounding like a better version of yourself and the role of leadership in effective communication.

Learn practical tips for making meetings more effective and engaging. Explore different types of meetings and the importance of understanding their purpose. Discover key ingredients for successful meetings, including clear agendas and creating an inclusive environment. Reflect on the significance of clarity and engagement in meetings and communication.

Emmy Award winner Karin Reed and Joe Allen, known as "The Meeting Doctor," join Matt Abrahams to discuss reshaping approach to meetings. They highlight the constraints hindering effective meetings and strategies for optimizing them. Karin shares valuable tips for enhancing on-air presence, while Joe tackles challenges of managing disruptive behaviors in virtual meetings.