Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot
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Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot
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Robinson C. –
I’ve been following the think fast talk smarter podcast and I’ve been a fan of Matt for years now! I just started reading it and already from the first few pages Matt shares the breakdown of the book, and techniques! We’re all communicating all the time! Get this book to improve your work, life and relationships! Thank you Matt!
Thomas S. Cole –
As someone who is a member of Gen Z – the content of this book could not have been made available at a more ideal time. We are in a time right now where people my age are struggling to communicate in all facets of life. But instead of accepting this as the new reality, Matt has chosen to take this challenge head on and offer out easy to understand frameworks and strategies that can be implemented by everybody.This is an absolute must for anybody who feels themselves faltering in conversation or anybody who wants to master the skills. Absolutely recommend you check it out.
Emerita, Stanford University –
Matt Abrahams is my friend and Stanford colleague. He has distinguished himself as an authority on the techniques and skills needed to overcome the natural fear we all have of public speaking. In this wonderful book he weaves personal stories and expert advice into a book that you will keep and reread over time. The genius of this book is its clear organization and practical advice. His: “TRY THIS” exercises produce results. Many books promise “the way to overcome your anxiety.” Matt delivers. His Stanford course “Improvisational Speaking” has a waiting list. Now, we don’t have to wait. Buy this creative and useful book and follow the advice. It might change your life.
Radha Kamdar –
Helpful if you’re someone like who struggles with public speaking
Joy –
Wow. This book is seriously dense. It weaves in and out between tips and tools, personal anecdotes, and exercises and steps … one after another after another. At times there was so much information to take in that I felt a bit overwhelmed and had to take a lot of reading breaks. It’s just jammed with that much “content.”The real challenge for me will be taking the time to practice and implement what’s in it.As an afterthought, I recommend bookmarking the pages/tips that that you want to practice or implement as you’re reading the book for the first time, so it’s easy to go back afterwards.Really enjoyed this book. Well written. Easy to read. Enjoyable flow between stories and techniques.
Elham –
This is a must read to become a more confident speaker. There are countless useful tips and techniques to up level your public speaking.
Dolly Chugh –
This book has already paid for itself. It’s got so many actionable tips that I am putting to use in conversation at home and at work. The funny thing is that I thought of myself as pretty good at thinking on my feet, small talk, winging it, etc but reading this book taught me concrete tools on how to take it to another level. It’s easy and entertaining to read, too!
Janet H. Moore, business communication prof. and executive coach –
This book is so useful that today I put a copy on reserve in the library for my MBA students. The book gives specific, actionable advice about how to master Q&A and other spontaneous speaking. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to improve impromptu speaking.
Kurt Gray –
It’s never easy to find the right words to say when we’re put on the spot…but this book will help you be more eloquent, to say what you mean while also sounding good.
Mark J. Silverman –
Matt Abrahams is a master at communication. This new book is a how to for every situation you find yourself in. Incredibly valuable and well written.
PinoStar –
I have been a fan Matt’s podcast for over a year, and his book is great too. He further breaks down communications and has try this and drill this sections which the reader put everything into action. This books holds an easy to use set of tools that will provide results for you no matter what you do.
Chad Starkey –
In the two weeks since buying Matt’s book, I’ve used his advice – successfully – in high level meetings at work to somewhat confrontational interactions with a neighbor and everyone in between. This book is not only great for advancing your career or better advocating for your passions, but it also gives you a foundation upon which to communicate in every aspect of your life. Well done Matt!
Turner –
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in strengthening the skills needed to communicate effectively. Before reading this book, I tended to teach, rambling on thinking I was helping by adding details. As Matt’s mother said, “Tell me the time, don’t build me the clock.” I had never heard it put that way, but I’ve heard “Get to the point” more times than I’d like to admit. This book has saved my loved ones and clients by putting me on a disciplined path of clear, concise speech. Among other things, I really found Matt’s ‘What – So What – Now What’ framework to be useful. The book brings to mind a quote attributed to Leonardo DaVinci: Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
A Cook –
Matt has written a great book that will change the way you approach the world. I highly recommend it.Bravo!
Jeffrey Ball –
I can deploy a process and develop skills to improve my everyday interactions with others? I honestly had never considered it. For me, process begets habit and improvements in my habits make lasting change. I’m excited to put into practice what I’m learning from this entertaining and accessible gem of a book.
Dixit family –
Just got done reading and found valuable insights on effective communications, here are a few that really resonated with me:- Understand your audience: Tailor your message by considering your audience’s knowledge level, attitudes, concerns, and motivations.- Be concise: Focus on your message’s relevance and goal. Avoid overloading with unnecessary information.- Embrace emotion: Storytelling, analogies, engagement, and active listening can invoke emotions in your audience, making your message more impactful.- Deal with senior leaders: When speaking to higher-ups, put the “bottom line up front.” Senior leaders appreciate clarity and brevity.- Manage presentation anxiety: Matt shared tips like deep belly breathing, identifying sources of anxiety, and learning from past experiences to reduce anxiety before presentations.
bonnie j. wright –
Looking to improve your communication skills because you want to be more effective at your job, improve your relationship with your significant other, or be more at ease talking with strangers. This book is an easy read filled with real world examples along with easy to understand and use structures. This is for anyone that wants to improve their ability to communicate effectively with confidence in a variety of situations. What are you waiting for, buy and read the book!
Valerie T –
Similar to the approachable style of Matt’s Think Fast Talk Smart podcast, his Think Faster Talk Smarter book is engaging and loaded with helpful information and actionable exercises. Matt’s 6-step approach with examples and “Try it” and “Drill it” exercises is like having a personal coach encouraging you and giving expert advice on your journey. Reading Think Faster Talk Smarter is giving me the tools as well as the reassurance and confidence that I can hone my spontaneous communication skills.
Vivek k –
I’ve read many books on communication but tips and ideas such books gives are difficult to implement. This books , however, is really good. It analysed psychology behind the communication and gives very logical and practical action plan that will help in any time of communication . Highly recommended!
lisa –
My husband and I have long been fans of the Think Fast Talk Smart podcast and this book builds upon the best of the podcast with new tips and tricks and is organized by communication context and situation, making the book an incredibly handy reference manual on key communication topics. From “Rocking the Q&A” to “Feedback that Doesn’t Flop” to “The Secrets to Saying We’re Sorry,” Think Faster Talk Smarter delivers all the goodness of the podcast in a more easily referenceable and actionable form so that when you know you have key communication situations coming up, you can go straight to the best practices in this book rather than having to sift through 100+ hours of podcast episodes. Given the sheer number of hours we all communicate daily, mastering this skill is critical to both business and life success and regardless of what you do for a living, this book helps increase the level of your daily living. Highly recommended.
Tom Bazaar –
Think Faster, Talk Smarter is just an outstanding resource for anyone looking to enhance their public speaking skills. Whether a novice or an experienced speaker, this book offers valuable techniques, practical advice, and real-world examples that gives you the tools to become a more confident and effective communicator.Aside from providing useful strategies on how to organize ideas, structure arguments, and express thoughts concisely, Abrahams gets into the significance of body language, gestures, and vocal variety in delivering a compelling speech. And if you’re anything like me, the advice overcoming anxiety and stage fright is invaluable. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking to master the art of public speaking.