195. Q&A on Conflict, Confidence, and Connection: Me2We 2025 Part 2
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
Think Fast Talk Smart
4.7 • 806 Ratings
🗓️ 3 April 2025
⏱️ 13 minutes
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Summary
Stanford experts answer live questions on leadership, authenticity, and communication.
What happens when four top Stanford thinkers take live questions from a room full of leaders? In Part 2 of this special Think Fast, Talk Smart series from the Stanford LEAD Me2We Conference, Matt Abrahams and his panel of expert GSB faculty—Allison Kluger, Naomi Bagdonas, Christian Wheeler, and Nir Halevy—answer questions from a live audience. They cover real-world challenges around leadership, authenticity, psychological safety, and managing your reputation in complex environments. With honest reflections and actionable advice, their answers offer a candid look at what it takes to lead with intention while staying true to yourself.
Episode Reference Links:
- Allison Kluger
- Book Allison Contributed to: Brand Up
- Naomi Bagdonas
- Nir Halevy
- Christian Wheeler
- Ep.2 Communicating Our Multiple Selves: How to Effectively Manage Your Reputation
- Ep.13 Make ’Em Laugh: How to Use Humor as a Secret Weapon in Your Communication
- Ep.30 Dissolve Disagreements: How Communication Impacts Conflict
- Ep.18 Managing in the Moment: How to Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
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Chapters:
- (00:00) - Introduction
- (02:23) - Bridging Political Divides
- (05:36) - Navigating Confidence and Context
- (07:41) - Rethinking Leadership and Reputation
- (13:31) - Conclusion
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| 0:00.0 | This episode is brought to you by Stanford University. |
| 0:04.1 | As a Think Fast Talk Smart listener, you're familiar with the techniques and tactics developed by my Stanford colleagues that can help you be a better strategic communicator, like the work of Jamil Zaki on how to be more trusted and connected. |
| 0:16.7 | Stanford professors help shape the world in many other ways. |
| 0:20.5 | Recently, my colleagues in the Stanford School of Engineering hosted a course for the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School. |
| 0:27.1 | Over 10 days, Stanford professors taught the pilots some of the latest AI and robotics technologies |
| 0:32.5 | that they could apply to their careers designing, testing, and evaluating military aircraft and satellites. |
| 0:39.2 | Partnerships like this one with the Air Force are part of everyday research activities at |
| 0:43.5 | Stanford. If you'd like to stay informed on world-changing research like this, sign up for |
| 0:48.4 | Stanford Report at connect.standford.edu. |
| 0:56.0 | What is better than getting advice and guidance on how to hone and develop your communication skills from one amazing knowledgeable guest? |
| 1:03.0 | Getting that advice and guidance from four amazing guests. |
| 1:07.0 | My name is Matt Abraham's, and I teach strategic communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business. |
| 1:13.6 | Welcome to Think Fast, Talk Smart, the podcast. In our first episode, I asked Naomi Bagdonus, |
| 1:20.9 | Christian Wheeler, Neer Hellevy, and Alison Kluger, questions about their research, along with |
| 1:26.4 | their thoughts on AI and advice they had for |
| 1:29.0 | all the leaders in the room. In this episode, you'll hear our panelists answer questions from our |
| 1:34.9 | audience. So let's get started and let's get learning. Before we get started, I wanted to invite |
| 1:42.4 | you to join us for our upcoming Think Fast TalkSmart live event on April 14th and 15th. |
| 1:49.0 | I'll be giving a brief talk and then I'll take questions live. |
| 1:52.1 | If you want to appear on video with me, consider joining premium. |
| 1:55.7 | Register at FasterSmarter.io slash live. |
| 1:59.4 | That's FasterSmarter.io slash live. I's faster, smarter.io slash live. I look forward to celebrating |
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