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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