Book description
Develop the life-changing ability to excel in spontaneous communication situations—from public speaking to interviewing to networking—with these essential strategies from a Stanford lecturer, coach, and host of the popular Think Fast, Talk Smart The Podcast.
Many of us dread having to convey our ideas to others, often feeling ill-equipped, anxious,…
Why read it?
1 author picked Think Faster, Talk Smarter as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
It turns out that leaders make the biggest difference, not in their scripted remarks, but in the unscripted moments. But we are often left wishing that we had handled these moments differently, a phenomenon James Joyce referred to as afterwit.
This gift of a book provides all the guidance you need to reduce afterwit and prepare for unscripted moments in work and life. We think faster and talk smarter since implementing the ideas in this fantastic book.
From Frances and Anne's list on The best books for fixing more (and breaking less) at work.
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