130. Best Of: How to Maintain a Powerful Presence in Your Communication

“Simple language, forceful language, vivid language, and keeping it simple and direct,” says Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer, are all powerful tools to strengthen your communication.
Host and Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer Matt Abrahams interviews Pfeffer (www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-..., the author many books, including Power: Why Some People Have It and Others Don't (www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-..., about the verbal and nonverbal ways we can harness, or give away, our authority when we’re speaking to others. Pfeffer is also the host of the podcast Pfeffer on Power (pfefferonpower.podbean.com/) and teaches the Stanford GSB online course None (www.gsb.stanford.edu/exec-ed/...)
Think Fast, Talk Smart (www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights...) is a podcast produced by Stanford Graduate School of Business. Each episode provides concrete, easy-to-implement tools and techniques to help you hone and enhance your communication skills.
Episode Reference Links:
Jeffrey Pfeffer's podcast: Pfeffer on Power (jeffreypfeffer.com/pfeffer-on...) Jeffrey Pfeffer's books: Dying for a Paycheck (jeffreypfeffer.com/books/dyin...) & Power: Why Some People Have It and Others Don't (jeffreypfeffer.com/books/powe...) Stanford GSB Online Course: None (www.gsb.stanford.edu/exec-ed/...) Ep 12, Deb Grunfeld: KZbin ( • 12. It's Not What You ... ) / Website (www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights...) Ep 44, Melissa Jones Briggs: KZbin ( • 44. Act Like a Leader:... ) / Website (www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights...)
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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Introduction
Matt Abrahams introduces the episode, highlighting the importance of power and presence in communication.
(00:01:31) Defining Power and Status
Jeffrey Pfeffer shares his definition of power and status, emphasizing their significance in achieving goals despite opposition.
(00:02:45) Nonverbal & Verbal Behaviors to Communicate Power
Specific behaviors that convey power, and those to avoid.
(00:05:46) Emotion and Power
Pfeffer explores the role of emotion in conveying power, highlighting the effectiveness of displaying strong emotions like anger and passion.
(00:09:11) Virtual Communication
Strategies for projecting competence and higher status in virtual communication are discussed, emphasizing the importance of appearance and framing on video calls.
(00:10:55) Communicating Across Power Levels
Jeffrey Pfeffer advises on crafting concise, powerful messages for communication with higher-status individuals, emphasizing the importance of directness and presentation in person.
(00:12:06) Tailoring Messages with Flattery
Pfeffer suggests beginning communications with flattery, highlighting its effectiveness in making the recipient more receptive to your message.
(00:13:33) The Importance of ‘Warming Up’
Why we should warm up physically and vocally before important communications.
(00:16:33) The Final Three Questions
Pfeffer shares his best communication advice in a concise slide title, the communicators he “admires”, and his three ingredients for a successful communication recipe.
(00:19:20) Conclusion and Appreciation

[@dianamaestremolina6817]

Espectacular gracias ❤

[@starleopard]

Disagree with the interrupting... Purposely interrupting can come off as posturing and selfish, especially if you then won't let others interrupt you it's hypocritical. I find the most powerful conversations are when it feels as if someone has patience and great consideration for your words and responds with utter respect. I think being interruptive and aggressive can be misconstrued as power but to people who are mindful and courteous it can be extremely off putting...anyone else have thoughts on this?

[@shrikantpawar8269]

Good morning sir

[@TV19933]

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[@callmeaang]

I was interested in all this until he went off about Trump 😅