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Think Faster, Talk Smarter
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Think Faster, Talk Smarter

How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot

Simon Element, 2023 mais...


Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Applicable
  • Well Structured
  • Engaging

Recommendation

Picture it: Without warning, your boss asks for your opinion during a meeting; or you are called on to make an impromptu wedding toast; or you run into a potential client at a party. You want to appear intelligent and charming, but instead, you freeze. An unexpected call to communicate ad-lib can trigger a fight-or-flight response. However, you can learn to speak eloquently in spontaneous situations by mastering a few basic strategies, says communication consultant Matt Abrahams. Adopt his six-step “Think Faster, Talk Smarter” framework to unleash the spontaneous speaker within.

Take-Aways

  • Engaging communicators are made, not born. 
  • Calm your anxiety by acknowledging your apprehension and creating a management plan.
  • Unlock your creativity and spontaneity by “maximizing mediocrity” rather than striving for perfection.

About the Author

Matt Abrahams is an author and a lecturer at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. He hosts the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast and works as a communication consultant.