68. Directive vs. Dialogue: Communicating Better as a Leader

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

🗓️ 27 September 2022

⏱️ 19 minutes

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The changing role of communication in business leadership.

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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.
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1:02.9	A big challenge for leaders and managers is to balance the tension between being directive and specific
1:10.2	and allowing for space for discussion,
1:13.7	debate, and difference.
1:15.8	Today on the podcast, we'll discuss this and the ever-changing expectations of leaders in communication.
1:24.3	I'm Matt Abrahams, and I teach strategic communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
1:30.3	Welcome, think fast, talk smart, the podcast.
1:34.3	I'm excited to chat with John Levin, who is the Philip H. Knight Professor and Dean of Stanford Graduate School of Business.
1:43.3	Before becoming Dean in 2016, John spent 16 years
1:46.9	in the Economic Department at Stanford. In 2021, he was appointed to President Joe Biden's
1:52.8	Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Well, hi, John. Welcome to the podcast. I'm super
1:59.8	excited to have you here. Thanks, Matt. Great to be here.
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