2024-12-26
15 分钟Enjoy this preview of our first Ask Matt Anything (AMA). We are excited to introduce this special edition of Think Fast, Talk Smart, featuring a preview of our first-ever Ask Matt Anything (AMA) episode. Typically, these sessions are exclusive to our Think Fast, Talk Smart Premium members, where Matt Abrahams answers the most pressing communication questions submitted by our premium community. Think Fast, Talk Smart Premium was created to deepen our connection with you and support your growth as effective communicators. Premium members enjoy exclusive benefits like regular full-length AMA episodes, eQuips, or Essential Quick Insight Playlist, early access to events, and more. Beyond this, your membership helps us continue to build a global community dedicated to improving communication skills and advancing careers.If you find this episode helpful, we invite you to join our Think Fast, Talk Smart Premium community to unlock the full library of AMAs, submit your own questions, and gain access to even more tools and resources. Thank you for being part of our journey! You can learn more at fastersmarter.io/premium. Episode Reference Links: Ep.133 From Good to Super: How Supercommunicators Unlock the Language of ConnectionEp.137 When Words Aren’t Enough: How to Excel at Nonverbal Communication Connect: Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters: (00:00) - Introduction (01:37) - Building Trust with Senior Leadership (03:59) - Engaging Large Virtual Audiences (07:47) - Managing Nonverbal Communication (09:57) - Balancing Emotions in Conversations (11:47) - Navigating Status Differences in Meetings (14:52) - Conclusion ********Become a Faster Smarter Supporter by joining TFTS Premium.
Hi Matt here.
Before we get started, I wanted to wish all of you happy holidays and happy new year.
2025 marks Think Fast Talk Smart's five year anniversary and we are excited to continue to develop content and a community that supports you developing your communication and career.
We have lots of great things coming up.
In January you'll notice several collaborations we have with companies to help bring you more in depth and meaningful content.
In mid January, we'll release our miniseries on Communication Happiness and soon we'll also be hosting a LinkedIn Live focusing on expanding and developing your career.
As always, we thank you for listening and your support.
Hi Jenny here.
For those of you who don't know me, I'm Jenny Luna, the founding executive producer of Think Fast Talk Smart.
Welcome to our first Premium AMA Ask Matt Anything.
This is a preview and I'm excited to help you get some questions answered.
Our Thinkfast Talk Smart AMAs allow you to directly get your communication questions answered by Matt and as a thinkfast Talk Smart premium member, you can submit your questions on our premium portal.
You'll not only hear your question answered, but you can hear all other premium members questions answered.
For our general listeners, we will periodically run AMA previews like this one, where you will hear a few of Matt's answers to the AMA questions.
So without further ado, let's bring Matt on to answer some of your insightful questions.
Hey Jenny, great to be here with you.
Thank you.
First up, we have a question from Sumiko and they write it is very difficult to listen to others opinions when we have strong opinions ourselves, especially when it comes to senior leadership who may not have the technical background to truly grasp a situation.
Could you share your thoughts on how I can have more constructive discussions, get alignment and move forward on a project before losing trust.
First, Sumiko, thank you for the question and trust is absolutely critical in all of our communication.