Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

A framework to help us communicate professional goals with those who we care about most.

Show Notes

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Do love and money mix? Labor economist and Stanford Graduate School of Business professor emerita Myra Strober says absolutely. 
“Separating money and love is not a good idea. I have had 40 years to think about this, and, in my class at the GSB on work and family, each semester I realize how important it is to intertwine love and money."
In this podcast episode, Matt Abrahams sits down with Strober and social innovation leader Abby Davisson to discuss the thorny topics of work, money, career, and love. In their new book, Money and Love: An Intelligent Roadmap for Life’s Biggest Decisions, the coauthors provide a framework for communicating in and around tough decisions with those we love. These may include caring for aging relatives, expanding your family, changing careers or moving.
“If you are in a relationship, maybe you have kids or other people living in your household, the first thing you need to realize is that your career decisions are going to affect the whole ecosystem,” Davisson says. “It’s very important not just to clarify what you want, but to anticipate and think about the impact on those around you.”

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More resources: 
Myra Strober: Breaking Barriers at Stanford GSB
 Achieving Balance In Work and Life, video with Myra Strober
Myra Strober: How the Workplace Works — or Doesn't — for Families
An Economist’s Take on Why Parental Leave Matters
How Companies Can Solve the Pay Equity Problem
Money and Love: An Intelligent Roadmap for Life's Biggest Decisions, HarperCollins
Strober and Davisson on Forbes

Creators & Guests

Host
Matt Abrahams
Lecturer Stanford University Graduate School of Business | Think Fast Talk Smart podcast host

What is Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques?

Join Matt Abrahams, a lecturer of Strategic Communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business, every Tuesday as he sits down with experts in the field to discuss real-world challenges.
How do I send my message clearly when put on the spot? How do I write emails to get my point across? How can I easily convey complex information? How do I manage my reputation? Whether you’re giving a toast or presenting in a meeting, communication is critical to success in business and in life.
Think Fast, Talk Smart provides the tools, techniques, and best practices to help you communicate more effectively.
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