Think Faster, Talk Smarter

Stanford University lecturer and host of the number one business podcast "Think Fast, Talk Smart," Matt Abrahams, reveals the secrets to cutting through anxiety and finding the right words when it counts. Filled with practical, tactical advice, this book is indispensable, according to Kim Scott, bestselling author of "Radical Candor."

Communication is crucial to success in life and business. However, it is not just big speeches that matter; it is also those critical, spur-of-the-moment situations for which we cannot prepare. A prospective client asking unexpected questions during a sales pitch, a teacher singling you out for an answer during a class, a high-pressure meeting with senior executives at work, or even a heartwarming toast to deliver on the spot are all scenarios that might cause you to freeze up. The pandemic boosted this fear by stripping the spontaneity from communication during lockdown and changing the communication landscape in the years since.

In this invaluable guide, Matt Abrahams provides a six-point methodology that will enable you to manage these stressful, impromptu circumstances to create and deliver crisp, compelling, and calm communication. "Think Faster, Talk Smarter" is an energetic, engaging resource for anyone who wants to speak out, spread their ideas, and ultimately share their story. Tony Faddell, inventor of the iPod and co-creator of the iPhone, describes it as exceptional. "Think Fast, Talk Smart" was number one on Apple Podcasts in the Careers genre during early April 2023.