Mastery Talks

Matt Abrahams teaches strategic communication at Stanford, hosts the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast, and has authored the book Think Faster, Talk Smarter. 👉 Matt Abrahams: https://mattabrahams.com/ 🎙️ Think Fast, Talk Smart Podcast: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/business-podcasts/think-fast-talk-smart-podcast ❤️ Support Mastery Talks: https://www.patreon.com/MasteryTalks 👉 Submit your assignments: https://www.linkedin.com/company/masterytalks/ team@masterytalks.com 00:00 Intro 00:57 Matt Abraham's spontaneous dinner party 02:30 Think Faster. Talk Smarter 04:42 Why leaders fail at communication 10:30 Invisible structure 15:56 Becoming a better listener 20:31 Storytelling 22:20 How to capture attention 26:44 The importance of small talk 30:31 Blocking the noises 33:11 Embracing mediocrity 35:46 Assignment from Matt

Alison Kluger is a pro in media with lots of industry experience and now she teaches at Stanford about strategic communication, reputation management, and leadership. She shares her incredible journey, showing how her real-life experiences tie into the powerful lessons she teaches. 📺 Video version:https://youtu.be/5rywyaPHk5M 👉 Allison Kluger: https://www.allisonkluger.com/ ❤️ Support Mastery Talks: https://www.patreon.com/MasteryTalks 👉 Submit your assignments: https://www.linkedin.com/company/masterytalks/ team@masterytalks.com 00:00 Intro 00:45 Meet Allison Kluger 06:51 Why stories are important for leaders 11:50 How to craft a great story 16:17 Five stories you should have in your pocket 18:32 How to build your reputation 29:52 Working your way out of a reputational crisis 40:01 The Trust Radar 47:00 Executive presence as a leader 54:37 The first step towards the goal 56:52 Assignment for the listeners

Ready to unlock the secrets of world-class negotiation? Join Yana Ibrahimova and Juliana Chyzhova in a game-changing episode of Mastery Talks with Stanford's renowned professor, Margaret Neale.  📚 Leave your email for a chance to win a signed copy of Margaret Neale's book "Getting More of What You Want" This isn't your typical negotiation talk, folks. You'll dive deep into the intersection of psychology and economics and learn how to redefine your negotiation game.  Professor Neale will walk you through a science-backed approach to leadership that turns complex theories into practical strategies. She'll show you how cognitive biases impact your negotiations and why planning and preparation are key.  But that's not all. You'll also discover how to shift from a win-lose mentality to collaborative problem-solving and understand how gender dynamics play a crucial role in negotiations.  This episode is a powerhouse of groundbreaking insights and practical advice that will help you negotiate smarter, not harder. Are you ready to take your negotiation game to the next level? If so, you won't want to miss this episode!