120. A Few of Matt’s Favorite Things: 10 Communication Takeaways from 2023's TFTS Episodes |...

Matt reflects on all the advice we've heard this season and shares the top 10 takeaways that he’s applying to his own communication:
(00:00) Matt's Introduction
(00:42) Jonah Berger: episode 80 (www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights...)
(02:09) Rachel Greenwald: episode 89 (www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights...)
(03:44) Dan Pink: episode 92 (www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights...)
(04:53) Vanessa Patrick: episode 95 (www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights...)
(06:55) Carmine Gallo: episode 103 (www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights...)
(07:43) Katie Milkman: episode 104 (www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights...)
(09:12) Kim Scott: episode 105 (www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights...)
(10:32) Francis Frei: episode 109 (www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights...)
(11:40) Patrick McGinnis: episode 113 (www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights...)
(13:14) Julian Treasure: episode 114 (www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights...)
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1. Verbs to Nouns for Persuasion (Episode 80 with Jonah Berger): - Turning verbs into nouns enhances persuasive impact. - Example: Instead of asking people to vote, ask them to become a voter. - Rephrasing messages can increase the likelihood of positive responses. 2. Be Interested, Not Interesting (Episode 89 with Rachel Greenwald): - Reduce small talk pressure by being curious and asking questions. - Start conversations with observations to create familiarity. - Effective for initiating meaningful interactions and connections. 3. Talk Like a Human (Episode 92 with Dan Pink): - Avoid jargon and cryptic language; prioritize audience understanding. - Empathy is the antidote to the curse of knowledge or passion. - Clear communication results from understanding the audience's perspective. 4. Empowered Refusal (Episode 95 with Vanessa Patrick): - Saying no is not a rejection but a demonstration of personal beliefs. - Deepened self-awareness and setting personal policies aid in effective refusal. - Helps in prioritizing and engaging in meaningful activities. 5. Be a Translator (Episode 103 with Carmine Gallo): - Effective communication involves translating complex language. - Preparing relevant content based on audience research improves communication. - Bridging the gap between different fields or expertise enhances understanding. 6. Temptation Bundling (Episode 104 with Katie Milkman): - Motivate by combining enjoyable activities with challenging ones. - Enhances engagement in tasks that may feel like drudgery. - Example: Listening to favorite podcasts only while working out. 7. When Furious, Get Curious (Episode 105 with Kim Scott): - Responding to constructive feedback with curiosity rather than defensiveness. - Asking questions to understand the reasons behind emotional responses. - Leads to productive discussions and learning opportunities. 8. Emotion in Communication (Episode 109 with Francis Frey): - Emotions are essential for effective communication; they make us absorptive. - Even in technical fields, bringing emotion to the forefront enhances communication. - Starting communication by considering the emotional impact is beneficial. 9. FOMO Types and Overcoming Fear (Episode 113 with Patrick McGinnis): - Identifying two types of FOMO: aspirational and herd. - Asking critical questions to replace fear with facts. - Reflecting on personal motivations to overcome FOMO. 10. Listening with Audience in Mind (Episode 114 with Julian Treasure): - Knowing your audience and listening intently are key to effective communication. - Question: What is the listening I am speaking into? - Emphasizes the need to be in service of the audience's unique needs and perspectives.

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