18. Managing in the Moment: How to Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

Think Fast Talk Smart

Communicating, Influence, Career Skills, Career, Business, Education, Leadership, Careers, Communication, Career Growth, Public Speaking, Language Learning, Improv

4.7 • 711 Ratings

🗓️ 28 August 2020

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Embracing failure and incorporating play into work.

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0:00.0	Hi, Matt here. You've invested in your education to grow, advance, and unlock new career opportunities.
0:07.0	But here's the challenge. How do you position yourself to stand out in a competitive job market?
0:13.0	It's not just about what you know. It's about how much you communicate your value, build strategic relationships, and take decisive action.
0:21.7	That's where today's sponsor, Strawberry.me, career coaching, comes in.
0:26.2	They match students and professionals with certified career coaches who will help you refine
0:31.1	your personal brand to confidently articulate your skills and experiences,
0:35.3	to develop a results-driven strategy and stay accountable so you
0:39.8	follow through on networking, applications, and negotiations. Because knowing what to do is one thing.
0:46.4	Having a coach to push you forward, that's how you create real momentum in progress.
0:51.9	Visit strawberry.m.m.m. TFTS and claim your $50 credit. That's strawberry.
0:59.1	dot me slash TFTS.
1:04.2	Welcome to Think Fast, Talk Smart, the podcast. Think back to a day in your recent past. Did things go the way you
1:14.4	expected? Did everything and everyone follow the script you planned? Unfortunately, business
1:20.5	in life can be quite chaotic, unpredictable, and even messy. How can we better prepare ourselves to manage all of this spontaneity in a
1:30.1	creative, collegial way? I'm Matt Abraham's, and I teach strategic communication at Stanford Graduate School
1:37.2	of Business. Today, I am really looking forward to speaking with Christian Wheeler, who is the
1:42.9	GSB Stratacom professor of management
1:45.3	and professor of marketing. Christian teaches a variety of courses, including those on behavioral
1:50.5	research, marketing management, and spontaneous management. Welcome, Christian. Hi, Matt. Great
1:57.2	to be here. I've really enjoyed working with you on a few projects at the GSB.
2:01.6	You seem to have unending energy and are amazing to watch teach.
2:05.6	I'm so excited about our conversation.
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