הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Smart Tech (2026)

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Beyond the AI Hype: What It Really Takes to Build Scalable Automation with Solomon Williams and Noah Borts 47:58

6d ago47:58

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In this episode of The AI Advantage, host Solomon Williams sits down with Noah Borts, Co-Founder of Happy Path, for an honest conversation about what it really takes to build and scale AI automation in the enterprise world - without getting lost in hype. Noah shares the behind-the-scenes journey of Happy Path, from early experimentation and overrea…

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10. Quick Thinks: Use This Framework to Speak up in Virtual Meetings 4:06

20h ago4:06

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We've all been in the situation where you have something important to contribute to a meeting and you don't know how to insert your thoughts. On this "Quick Thinks" episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, podcast host Matt Abrahams offers the three ways to insert your ideas, either by paraphrasing, asking a question, or stating an emotion. He also outli…

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253. Top 10: The Best Communication Tips from 2025 25:17

7d ago25:17

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Our 10 favorite communication insights from 2025. The most transformative communication insights are the ones we actually remember to use. That’s why host Matt Abrahams is taking stock of his favorite communication tips from this year, so we can carry them into the next. In this annual Think Fast, Talk Smart tradition, Abrahams shares his top 10 co…

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9. It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It: How To Communicate Power 21:06

8d ago21:06

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Power exists in every relationship — whether we like that idea or not — and to be effective in any role, power needs to be understood. In this episode, Matt Abrahams sits down with Professor of Organizational Behavior Deborah Gruenfeld to discuss her new book, Acting with Power: Why We Are More Powerful Than We Believe. Deborah shares how body lang…

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252. Rethinks: How to Make Complex Ideas Accessible 16:27

12d ago16:27

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Presenting complex information for your audience to understand. As communicators, we often need to take complex information (e.g., financial, technical, or scientific) and make it more understandable for our audience – we’re experts and they likely aren’t. But having so much knowledge on the topics we discuss can often make the job more difficult: …

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Why Simplicity Wins: AI, Agency Growth, and the Future of Digital Work 48:16

13d ago48:16

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In this episode of The AI Advantage, host Solomon Williams sits down with Jesse McCabe, Co-Founder and CEO of Solid Digital, for an honest conversation about what AI really means for modern digital agencies. With nearly two decades of experience building an agency at the intersection of engineering and design, Jesse shares how AI is reshaping workf…

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251. How to Stop Performing and Start Communicating with Presence 27:58

14d ago27:58

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Why good communication requires presence, not performance. Effective communication isn't about perfecting your performance. According to Dr. Kate Mason, it's about being powerfully present. Mason is a world champion debater, executive communication coach, and author of the book Powerfully Likeable. In her work coaching senior executives to communic…

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8. High-Stakes Communication: How to Manage Anxiety When Speaking in Front of Others 21:36

15d ago21:36

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Most people feel nervous in situations such as speaking in front of a class, pitching a big idea, or giving a toast, yet research-backed techniques can help manage both the symptoms and sources of our speaking jitters.Matt Abrahams sits in the interviewee chair for this episode and talks with the podcast's producer, Jenny Luna, to share his backsto…

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Building Trustworthy AI: Inside Privacy, Compliance, and Real-World AI Agents 28:19

20d ago28:19

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In this episode of The AI Advantage, host Solomon Williams sits down with Naman Bajpai, CTO for a grounded, no-nonsense conversation about what it really takes to build and scale trustworthy AI. From early-stage startups to Fortune 500 enterprises, Naman has worked at the intersection of innovation, privacy, and compliance - where AI ambition meets…

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250. How to Navigate Conflict: Tools For Productive Communication 28:41

21d ago28:41

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Celebrate our 250th episode with expert strategies that make tough conversations easier — and more meaningful. Some of the most meaningful shifts in how we communicate come from the moments that challenge us the most. In this special 250th episode of Think Fast Talk Smart, Matt Abrahams reflects on the insights that have shown him how conflict can …

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7. Don't Get Lost in Translation: How Non-Native Speakers Can Communicate With Confidence 15:08

22d ago15:08

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Having to communicate in a language other than our native tongue can be quite a challenge. In this podcast episode, host Matt Abrahams speaks with Ken Romeo, the Associate Director for the Stanford Language Center, on specific tactics and approaches non-native speakers can use to prepare for speeches or presentations. Ken also shares advice on how …

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249. Quick Thinks: Rituals That Make Teamwork Work 18:39

26d ago18:39

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The right rituals—and the right conversations—can transform how your team collaborates. Strong collaboration starts with thoughtful practices and clear communication. As Molly Sands, Head of the Teamwork Lab at Atlassian, emphasizes, the teams that thrive are the ones that regularly pause to align on what matters and how they’re progressing. “You w…

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The Automation Shift: What Keegan Dillon Learned from More Than 57 Plants and a Decade in Tech 34:30

27d ago34:30

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In this episode, host Solomon Williams sits down with Keegan Dillon - founder of JOINER Services and co-host of Automation Breakfast for a raw, insightful look at what a decade inside the world of automation really teaches you. After consulting across more than 57 manufacturing plants, Keegan has seen firsthand how the industry is evolving, where t…

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248. Better Together: How to Supercharge Your Team’s Productivity 24:29

28d ago24:29

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The secret to effective teamwork and collaboration. To collaborate, we have to communicate. As Molly Sands knows, “The more that we can get on the same page, the more effective we are.” Sands is a behavioral scientist and the head of the Teamwork Lab at Atlassian, where she researches how teams can collaborate more effectively and efficiently, espe…

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6. From Monologue to Dialogue How to Handle a Skeptical Audience 18:33

29d ago18:33

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Preparing to speak in front of a skeptical audience is more than thinking about objections beforehand – there are specific techniques you can use to respond to these challenging situations without sounding defensive, evasive, or dismissive. Here, we offer a few key tips for how to handle skepticism with aplomb.In this podcast, host Matt Abrahams an…

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Breakthrough Engineering: Caminno’s AI That Shrinks Months of Work into Hours 38:58

1M ago38:58

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In this electrifying episode of The AI Advantage, host Solomon Williams sits down with Dr. Anika Stein, CEO of Caminno, to reveal how breakthrough AI is collapsing engineering timelines - from months to hours. Dr. Stein shares how Caminno’s hybrid-AI platform is redefining what’s possible across aerospace, defense, geothermal, and fusion by turning…

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247. “Matt”er of Fact: Coaching on Feedback and Q&A 16:33

1M ago16:33

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Two new Think Fast Talk Smart AI tools put communication skills to the test in real time. Technology promises many things, but few experiments illustrate its potential more vividly than a coach in conversation with his own digital counterpart. In this episode, Matt Abrahams introduces two new AI-powered tools from the Think Fast Talk Smart Online L…

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5. Quick Thinks: Communicating and Leading Virtually 8:22

1M ago8:22

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Leading successful meetings remotely and being a strong speaker on-screen require specific skills. Communicating effectively has to do with your presence, ability to leverage tools, and your audience engagement. In this Quick Thinks episode, Stanford GSB Strategic Communications lecturer Matt Abrahams shares best practices for becoming a more effec…

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246. Shared Wisdom: How Communication Defines Culture and Builds Community 22:35

1M ago22:35

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Why good communication is the key to good communities. Community and communication go hand-in-hand. For Sandy Pentland, the culture and cohesion of any group “has to do with the stories [people] tell each other.” Pentland is a professor at MIT, where he helped create and direct the MIT Media Lab. As a pioneer in computational social science, he’s u…

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How Nativ Uses AI to Break Language Barriers and Help Brands Go Global 43:25

1M ago43:25

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In this episode of The AI Advantage, host Solomon Williams speaks with Ashish Ranjan Jha (Co-Founder & CEO of Nativ) to explore how AI is reshaping global expansion through faster, smarter, culturally aligned localization. Nativ is redefining what it means for brands to scale internationally - moving beyond simple translation to true culturalizatio…

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245. Mindful Messages: Leveraging the Power of Presence 19:55

1M ago19:55

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When you enter a conflict trying to win, Deepak Chopra says you’ve already lost. “We can resolve any conflict,” says Dr. Deepak Chopra. All it takes is what he calls “conscious communication.” Chopra is a physician, a leading authority on integrative wellbeing, and the author of over 97 books. His “conscious communication” approach puts presence at…

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4. The Journey to Mastery: How Self Reflection Can Improve Communication 15:44

1M ago15:44

15:44

What does it mean to truly master communication? How can we speak and write for the most impact? In this podcast episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturers JD Schramm and Matt Abrahams discuss how to use self reflection for self improvement. They also offer methods for preparing for a high stakes situation suc…

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244. Community Creates Change: Build Relationships That Actually Matter 25:26

2M ago25:26

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Why community is the most powerful tool for transformation. Community isn't just a feel-good buzzword. According to Gina Bianchini, it's a catalyst for personal and collective transformation. Bianchini is the CEO and founder of community-building platform, Mighty Networks, and author of the book Purpose: Design a Community and Change Your Life. "Co…

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From Overwhelmed to Efficient: How Dave Braun Uses AI & Virtual Teams to Build High-Performing Businesses 41:46

2M ago41:46

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In this episode of The AI Advantage, host Solomon Williams sits down with Dave Braun, CEO of Pro Website Creators and Chief Freedom Officer at HireMyVA, to break down exactly how AI, automation, and virtual teams can transform the way entrepreneurs work. Dave shares his journey from semiconductor engineering management to building successful remote…

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243. Rethinks: How Lessons from Neuroscience Can Help You Communicate Confidently 27:49

2M ago27:49

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Reduce speaking anxiety and achieve your communication goals. “There’s no difference between the physiological response to something that you’re excited about and something that you’re nervous about or dreading,” says Andrew Huberman, associate professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University. In this Think Fast Talk Smart Rethink…

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3. When Knowing Too Much Can Hurt Your Communication: How to Make Complex Ideas Accessible 13:27

2M ago13:27

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As communicators, we often need to take complex information (e.g., financial, technical, or scientific) and make it more understandable for our audience – we’re experts and they likely aren’t. But having so much knowledge on the topics we discuss can often make the job more difficult: we dive in too quickly, forget about our audience's needs, or us…

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242. Tech Tools: The Power of Showing, Not Telling 14:22

2M ago14:22

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Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick. Sometimes the best way to explain an idea is to show it. That’s why Loom was built — to make communication more visual, authentic, and efficient. By combining video, screen sharing, and AI-powered editing, Loom helps teams connect and collaborate asynchronously, no matter where …

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Making Data Speak: How Hemant Panse Turns Company Data into AI-Driven Growth 47:22

2M ago47:22

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In this episode of The AI Advantage, host Solomon Williams sits down with Hemant Panse, Founder and CEO of Mantra Technologies and Data Speak, to explore how businesses can unlock the power hidden within their own data. Hemant shares how his team helps small and mid-sized organizations modernize legacy systems, implement AI, and start generating re…

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241. Team Spirit: How to Make Group Work Work 23:28

2M ago23:28

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How to unlock the power of groups through collective communication. They say teamwork makes the dream work. But as Colin Fisher knows, unlocking the power of groups requires a specific kind of collective communication. Fisher is an associate professor of organizations and innovation at University College London School of Management and author of Th…

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2. Communicating Our Multiple Selves: How to Effectively Manage Your Reputation 16:41

2M ago16:41

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How others perceive us in person and via social media can impact our careers and social standing. But we can build the reputation we want through conscious communication. On this podcast episode, strategic communication lecturers Matt Abrahams and Allison Kluger share techniques on effectively improving and managing your reputation. लोग हमें सामने …

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Lost Masterpieces Reborn: How AI Vanguard Uses Technology to Restore the 12 Caesars 52:05

2M ago52:05

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In this episode of The AI Advantage, host Solomon Williams talks with Yan Antropov, co-founder of AI Vanguard Art, about one of the most inspiring intersections of technology and culture — using AI to resurrect lost masterpieces. Yan takes us inside The 12 Caesars Project, where artificial intelligence, scientific precision, and human artistry comb…

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240. Belief It or Not: How to Rewrite the Narratives That Hold You Back 27:43

2M ago27:43

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How to identify and rewrite the limiting beliefs holding you back. Achieving what you want in life doesn’t just hinge on what you believe about your future. According to Muriel Wilkins, it has just as much to do with what you believe about your past and present. Wilkins is an executive coach, author, and host of the HBR podcast Coaching Real Leader…

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1. Speaking Without a Net: How to Master Impromptu Communication 21:58

2M ago21:58

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Most professional communication is spontaneous in nature: it’s providing feedback in the moment, answering questions, introducing people. On this podcast episode, Strategic Communication lecturer Matt Abrahams speaks with Stanford lecturers Adam Tobin and Dan Klein on how to become more comfortable and confident in in-the-moment speaking situations…

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AI Agents in Action: How Ilya Ozerets Turns Automation into Real Business Growth 38:16

2M ago38:16

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In this episode of The AI Advantage, host Solomon Williams talks with Ilya Ozerets, Founder of Belchoice and Instaloper, about how AI agents are transforming modern business operations, from web optimization to compliance and customer engagement. Ilya unpacks the real impact of agentic AI, showing how businesses can go beyond hype and use automatio…

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239. Tech Tools: How Smarter Scheduling Leads to Stronger Communication 13:18

2M ago13:18

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Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick. Meetings are where collaboration happens — but too often, scheduling them feels like the biggest barrier to meaningful connection. That’s why Calendly was created: to simplify scheduling and make time for what truly matters — the conversation itself. In this episode of the Think…

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238. AMA: Why Listening Might Be Your Most Powerful Skill 25:43

2M ago25:43

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When we truly listen, every conversation changes — including the one with ourselves. Listening isn’t about waiting for your turn to speak — it’s about being present enough to truly hear. In a world full of noise, slowing down to listen can feel like a radical act. Yet it’s in those moments of stillness and attention that real understanding begins. …

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Introducing Think Fast, Talk Smart (Hindi): The Podcast 1:59

2M ago1:59

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Join Matt Abrahams, lecturer in strategic communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he sits down with experts from across the world to discuss public speaking anxiety, speaking off the cuff, nailing a Q&A, and more. Stanford Graduate School of Business के Strategic Communication के lecturer Matt Abrahams के साथ जुड़िए, जहाँ वो दुनिय…

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Scaling with AI: How Ine Velaers Automates Workflows and Redefines Leadership in the Age of Smart Automation 30:00

3M ago30:00

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In this episode of The AI Advantage, host Solomon Williams talks with Ine Velaers - an independent consultant at IvelTrad and former Vice President at Density6- about the human side of automation and what it really takes to scale with AI. Ine shares her unconventional path from art and language studies to leading automation initiatives across indus…

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237. Mistake It Till You Make It: Learn Faster and Fail Smarter 26:14

3M ago26:14

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Why we learn the most when we accept that we might be wrong. Effective communication isn’t about having all the answers. As Astro Teller knows, it’s about finding (and sometimes fumbling) your way through the questions. Teller is a computer scientist, entrepreneur, and inventor who serves as Captain of Moonshots at X, Alphabet's Moonshot Factory. I…

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236. Tech Tools: Zeroing in on Your Email Communication 13:20

3M ago13:20

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Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick. Staying on top of communication starts with staying in control of your inbox. That’s why Rahul Vohra, founder and CEO of Superhuman, believes that how we manage email directly shapes how we manage our time, focus, and relationships. For years, Superhuman has helped professionals…

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From Compliance to Trust: How AI is Redefining Cybersecurity Leadership in Latin America and Beyond 25:27

3M ago25:27

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In this episode of The AI Advantage, host Solomon Williams talks with Lucas Galvao, CEO and Founder of Open Cybersecurity, about one of the biggest shifts in modern security - moving from compliance to trust. Lucas shares how his team is transforming cybersecurity leadership across Latin America and the U.S. by using automation and AI to make compl…

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235. Refine, Reframe, Repeat: Make Your Communication a Slam Dunk 19:52

3M ago19:52

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The road to mastery is paved with small improvements every day. Communicating can feel daunting at times. What does it take to find your voice in the moments that matter most? As Chiney Ogwumike says, “There is freedom on the other side of your fear.” As a professional basketball player, NBA and WNBA analyst for ESPN, and advocate for gender equali…

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Maximizing AI for Sales and Business Growth: Strategy-First Approaches for Modern Leaders 20:06

3M ago20:06

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In today’s episode, host Solomon Williams, founder of Solonox, dives deep into his own journey, offering insights from his experience in Azure cloud engineering, Scrum, and enterprise AI frameworks. Solomon shines a spotlight on the evolving landscape for small and medium businesses, sharing what he’s learned about implementing AI not just for the …

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234. Need to Know: Lead With Transparency, Character, and Silence 24:05

3M ago24:05

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When it comes to leading a team, there’s no such thing as too much information. Good leadership is about good communication. And for General Stanley McChrystal, that means creating a culture of free-flowing information: “The goal is to have everyone know everything all the time,” he says. McChrystal is a retired four-star general, former commander …

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233. Tech Tools: Write with Confidence and Impact 11:54

3M ago11:54

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Balancing AI Automation With Human Touch: Marketing Insights From DEFCON 1’s Aya Dorado 40:02

3M ago40:02

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In today’s episode, host Solomon Williams sits down with Aya Dorado, Vice President at DEFCON 1 Marketing, to explore the intersection of automation, AI, and human psychology in marketing. Aya shares her unique journey from automation specialist to executive leader, unpacking how DEFCON 1’s CRM solution was originally built to solve real problems f…

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232. Pause, Don’t Panic: Finding Calm in High-Stakes Moments 25:52

3M ago25:52

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To connect with others, you have to get out of your own head. Whether presenting to millions on live television or talking to just one person, Dan Harris knows that the quality of every interaction depends on the presence you bring to it. Harris is a former national news anchor for ABC News and is now the host of the 10% Happier podcast and author …

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AI, Security, and Opportunity: How Leaders Can Prepare for the Future 40:28

3M ago40:28

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In this insightful conversation, host Solomon Williams sits down with Madinah Ali, President of Safe PC Solutions, to explore the evolving landscape of AI, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion. Madinah shares her journey into the world of generative AI, her passion for building AI literacy frameworks, and the crucial need to bridge the digital divi…

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231. Secret Signals: Why We Rarely Say Exactly What We Mean 24:11

3M ago24:11

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Why what isn’t said can communicate more than what is spoken. We often speak in hints and half-truths, not because we can’t be direct, but because subtlety protects our relationships. “An awful lot of the time, we don’t just blurt out what we mean,” says Steven Pinker. “We hint, we wink, we beat around the bush — counting on our listener to read be…

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230. Tech Tools: Use Visuals to Your Advantage 11:28

4M ago11:28

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Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick. Clear communication isn’t just about sharing information — it’s about making ideas stick. That’s why Yuhki Yamashita, Chief Product Officer at Figma, believes the key to effective collaboration lies in turning complex concepts into simple, memorable visuals. For years, Figma has…

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