16. Quick Think: How to Craft Your Body Language When Confronting Objections Stanford Graduate School of Business 2021-12-01 | Knowing what to say to a skeptical audience is paramount, but how can your body language communicate empathy, openness, and power?In this “Quick Think” episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, we revisit Matt Abrahams’s conversation with Stanford GSB lecturer Burt Alper about how to keep body language in mind when it comes to handling objections.Think Fast, Talk Smart is a podcast produced by Stanford Graduate School of Business and hosted by Matt Abrahams. Each episode provides concrete, easy-to-implement tools and techniques to help you hone and enhance your communication.
Alumni Spring Reunion, May 3, 2024 Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-05-04 | Alumni Spring Reunion, May 3, 2024
Stanford GSB Alumni Reunions Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-05-03 | Stanford GSB Alumni celebrate their class reunions on campus.
Digital Transformation: Leading Organizational Change Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-05-01 | The Digital Transformation: Leading Organizational Change program provides the core technical knowledge, strategic skills, and confidence you need to lead impactful digital initiatives. Learn how to match the right technologies to right-sized objectives, rethink the customer journey using data, and discover frameworks to implement your digital strategy and garner organizational support.
Ep. 26, Advancing Sustainable Water Management Conference Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-05-01 | Listen as professor William P. Barnett and Stanford student Charlotte Kramer host a discussion with Paul Milgrom, professor of Humanities and Sciences and Barton H. “Buzz” Thompson, professor of Natural Resources Law to discuss the takeaways from an academic conference held at Stanford GSB on Apr 18-19 2024.This conference explored cutting-edge research and ideas on how to promote more sustainable management and allocation of freshwater resources. Freshwater is the world’s most crucial resource. Yet regional water allocation among uses and users is often inefficient, inequitable, and inflexible. Most water management systems are also ill prepared for climate change and rapid oscillations between extreme droughts and extreme floods. And many regions of the world continue to overexploit their water supplies, leading to problems ranging from groundwater overdraft to declining freshwater ecosystems.The Stanford Initiative on Business and Environmental Sustainability Research Conference Series is hosted by Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability.Season 2, episode 26, recorded April 22, 2024.#GSBsustainability #GSBpodcast
Oh, the Humanity! Relating to Robots May Change Us. But How? With Szu-chi Huang Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-05-01 | Whether or not robots can feel is a question that, at least for now, might be better left to the philosophers. But what’s becoming increasingly clear, says Associate Professor Szu-chi Huang, is that robots do have the capacity to make us feel. In this episode of If/Then: Business, Leadership, Society, Huang delves into the effect that robots can have not just on our emotions, but on our behavior.Huang’s research shows that when people witness people helping others, they’re inspired to do the same. This is what she calls “pro-social” behavior. But she wondered: what happens when a robot is the one lending a helping hand? Are people inspired to by machines?To find out, Huang designed a study where participants were shown various news reports about natural disasters and the measures being taken in response. In some stories, the “heroes” were human first responders; in others, they were robots. “In both cases, we [explained] in detail what those heroes were doing,” says Huang. Whether dragging survivors out of ruins after an earthquake or disinfecting hospitals amidst a surging COVID-19 pandemic, “The actions are exactly the same, but the heroes are different.”Following test subjects’ exposure to these stories, Huang measured their willingness to engage in pro-social behavior, like donating to support children in need. What she found was those who saw robot heroes were significantly less likely to donate than those who saw humans. “The robot stories actually make people feel less inspired,” says Huang. “And that has important consequences. If using robots lowers our intention to help others, it could have a pretty big negative social impact.”So what do we do as AI and robots play an increasing role in our lives? How do we embrace their benefits without downgrading our humanity and pro-sociability in the process? On this episode of If/Then, Huang shares, if we want robots to be good for society, then we need to humanize them.Takeaways 1. We are inspired to help people when we see others doing so. But what if it’s robots lending a helping hand? Are we still motivated to also help? 2. How we “humanize” robots — choosing features that highlight their vulnerability, autonomy, and finitude — could help us connect with them and ourselves more deeply.More Resources: 1. Robots or Humans for Disaster Response? Impact on Consumer Prosociality and Possible Explanations, Journal of Consumer Psychology: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/robots-or-humans-disaster-response-impact-consumer-prosociality2. Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast: From Dreaming to Doing: How We Set and Achieve Goals: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/dreaming-doing-how-we-set-achieve-goalsFrom Stanford GSB Insights:1. Why We See Rescue Robots as Helpers, Not Heroes: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/why-we-see-rescue-robots-helpers-not-heroes2. Redefining Success: Adopt the Journey Mindset to Move Forward: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/redefining-success-adopt-journey-mindset-move-forward
Is Democracy for Sale? Fighting for a Fair Economy Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-05-01 | Corporations and Society Initiative (CASI) hosted panel discussion on the challenges of creating a prosperous, fair, and trustworthy system. With Patrick Alley, co-founder of Global Witness, David Leonhardt, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and senior writer for The New York Times, and Bethany McLean, celebrated author and investigative journalist known for her critical examination of corporate scandals and the financial system.
Ep. 25, Duality of Environmental Justice Conference Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-30 | Listen as professor William P. Barnett and Stanford student Charlotte Kramer host a discussion with professor Roldopho Dirzo, Associate Dean for Integrative Initiatives in Environmental Justice, Bing Prof in Environmental Science, and Professor of Earth System Science and Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment discuss the takeaways from an academic conference held at Stanford GSB on March 18–19 2024.Historically disenfranchised communities have been on the frontlines of the challenges of the Anthropocene, with disproportionality in two major dimensions. On the one hand, global environmental change — the combined negative effects of land use change, over-exploitation, pollution, and climate change — has a disproportionately negative impact on the sectors of society that contribute the least to it. On the other hand, those communities that have historically been suppressed and marginalized also receive the lesser share of nature’s ecosystem services — the once bountiful resources of Mother Earth’s life-supporting systems. This conference examined the variety of mechanisms that underlie such duality and provided a forum to discuss how the development of a strong environmental justice culture and scholarship can help us to close the gap knowledge-to-action to create ethical, just, and resilient solutions for local, regional, and global sustainability.The Stanford Initiative on Business and Environmental Sustainability Research Conference Series is hosted by Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability.Season 2, episode 25, recorded March 18, 2023#GSBsustainability #GSBpodcast
140. Best of: How to Handle a Skeptical Audience | Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-30 | 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 and Stanford GSB lecturer Burt Alper share how to prepare for these challenges from your audience and discuss the importance of tactics like acknowledging audience input, reframing responses, and how to remain cool, collected, and credible.Episode Reference Links:Burt Alper: Website (burtalper.com) Stanford Profile: Website (https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/faculty/burton-alper) Ep.102 Create a Presence: How to Communicate in a Way Others Can Feel: Website (https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/create-presence-how-communicate-way-others-can-feel) / YouTube (youtu.be/0IiX6Q0j0Q4?feature=shared) Ep.70 Keep ’Em Coming: Why Your First Ideas Aren’t Always the Best: Website (https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/keep-em-coming-why-your-first-ideas-arent-always-best) / YouTube (youtu.be/U_inPSe0gJ8?feature=shared) Original Episode - Ep.5 From Monologue to Dialogue: How to Handle a Skeptical Audience: Website (https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/monologue-dialogue-how-handle-skeptical-audience) / YouTube (youtu.be/oFIObNysQb0?feature=shared) Connect:Email Questions & Feedback thinkfast@stanford.edu Episode Transcripts Think Fast Talk Smart Website (https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/business-podcasts/think-fast-talk-smart-podcast) Newsletter Signup + English Language Learning FasterSmarter.io (http://fastersmarter.io) Think Fast Talk Smart LinkedIn Page (linkedin.com/showcase/77761391) , Instagram (instagram.com/thinkfasttalksmart) , YouTube (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxq_lXOUlvQDgCVFj9L79kqJybW0k6OaB) Matt Abrahams LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/maabrahams) Stanford GSB LinkedIn (linkedin.com/school/stanford-graduate-school-of-business) & Twitter (twitter.com/stanfordgsb) Chapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionHost Matt Abrahams introduces the episode and guest Burt Alper, a fellow strategic communication lecturer at Stanford GSB(00:00:55) Handling Direct ObjectionsConfronting direct objections during presentations, particularly in professional settings like executive meetings or at the GSB.(00:02:37) Preparation for ObjectionsThe importance of preparation when anticipating objections and strategies for foreseeing potential pushbacks.(00:03:50) Emotional vs. Logical ObjectionsDistinctions between emotional and logical objections and how these types of objections manifest in conversations.(00:06:09) The Power of ReframingThe technique of reframing in objection handling and altering the context of a conversation to address concerns without conceding.(00:08:17) The Role of ParaphrasingParaphrasing as a critical skill for clarifying and addressing objections, with the benefits of accurately restating concerns to ensure mutual understanding.(00:12:11) The Final Three QuestionsBurt Alper shares the best communication advice he’s received, a communicator he admires, and his ingredients for successful communication.(00:14:55) ConclusionSee Privacy Policy at art19.com/privacy (art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info (art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info).Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/20487739?utm_source=youtube
LGBTQ Executive Leadership Program Webinar Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-26 | Find out why Stanford’s LGBTQ Executive Leadership Program is unique and impactful. Hear from the program faculty directors, Sarah Soule and Shelley Correll, about program updates, and learn more about the program experience from past participants Deena Fidas, Out & Equal; Erasmo Sanchez Herrera, National LGBT Chamber of Commerce; RaShawn Hawkins, HRC Workplace Equality Program; and Diego Sanchez, PFLAG.Learn more: gsb.stanford.edu/exec-ed/lgbtq
Asian Leadership Program Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-26 | Hear from faculty director Szu-chi Huang about how the Asian Leadership Program will help you sharpen your strengths, change your mindset, and develop skills needed to lead and build a phenomenal career.Learn more: gsb.stanford.edu/exec-ed/alp
Power to Truth: A CASI web series with Fahmi Quadir and Anat Admati Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-26 | informational series, gsb, business takeaways, stanford mba, business insights, higher education, grad school, mba, business school, stanford gsb, stanford business school, stanford university, stanford, stanford business, corporate scandals, accounting fraud, price discovery. Wirecard, AdTalem.
Is Democratic Capitalism in Crisis? Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-26 | A conversation launching the Program on Capitalism and Democracy (CAD) with CASI Co-Faculty Director and GSB Professor Anat Admati, CDDRL Senior Fellow Larry Diamond, and Global Witness Co-Founder Patrick Alley. CAD is a partnership with GSB’s Corporation and Society Initiative (CASI) and Stanford's Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL).
Flow State: How to Sink In, Pay Attention, and Increase Focus by Tapping into Uncertainty Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-23 | Athletes and artists often refer to "flow,” "flow state," which is characterized as the feeling of being completely immersed and engaged in what you’re doing. Research has shown that when we are "in the zone" our distractions fade and productivity spikes. How can we use this knowledge to more effectively goal set for the future, while remaining present? In this episode of Think Fast Talk Smart, host and strategic communications lecturer Matt Abrahams sits down with Stanford GSB assistant professor of organizational behavior David Melnikoff to discuss flow state, productivity, and goal pursuit. As Melnikoff shares, it’s less about perfection and more about getting into a state of maximum focus and concentration. Melnikoff shares insights into his research on how we can get into flow more easily while pursuing aspirational goals. “Goal-pursuit doesn’t always need to be a grind,” he says. “It can happen effortlessly or even automatically. That’s an underappreciated side of human motivation.”Think Fast, Talk Smart is a podcast produced by Stanford Graduate School of Business. Each episode provides concrete, easy-to-implement tools and techniques to help you hone and enhance your communication skills. Subscribe and follow on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.
Explainer: Carbon Reporting Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-23 | For companies intent on reducing their greenhouse gas emissions, carbon reporting is key. This video explains what it is and why accurate measurement is the first step toward reaching emissions targets.#explainers #howto #stanfordbusiness #video
“How to Become a Friction Fixer,” with Professor Bob Sutton and Professor Huggy Rao Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-19 | Professor Robert “Bob” Sutton and Professor Hayagreeva “Huggy” Rao discuss how you can become a Friction Fixer, eliminating those annoying obstacles that get in the way of your best work, and make it harder, slower, more complicated, or downright impossible to get things done. Taking lessons from “The Friction Project: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder,” Bob Sutton (Professor of Organizational Behavior, by courtesy, at the GSB, and Professor Emeritus of Management Science and Engineering), and Huggy Rao (The Atholl McBean Professor of Organizational Behavior and Human Resources at the GSB, and Professor of Sociology at the School of Humanities and Sciences, by courtesy) offer a wealth of advice on identifying and removing troublesome friction — while implementing the helpful kind. Recorded on April 17, 2024.More about Bob Sutton: bobsutton.netMore about Huggy Rao: huggyrao.com“The Friction Project” purchasing options: bobsutton.net/book/the-friction-project
View From The Top with Daniella Pierson, CEO and Founder of The Newsette Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-19 | In this View From The Top interview, Zack Doherty, MBA ’24, speaks with Daniella Pierson, Founder and CEO of The Newsette and Cofounder of Wondermind.Daniella discusses her founder journey — from building the Newsette in her college dorm, to launching her second company to change the way we think about mental health, to recently announcing her third company for empowering others with financial freedom. Daniella also opens up about the challenges she faced throughout her experiences, such as defying expectations of people who didn’t believe in her as well as her personal struggles with mental health.
Ep43 Examining Bad Investment Advice Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-18 | Is Suze Orman giving out bad investment advice? Should you ever not refinance rates drop? Is dilution of stock a bad thing for the early stock holders? Should you dollar cost average? In this episode, hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen evaluate three pieces of widely given investing advice and drill down for why each one is actually bad investment advice. Submit your questions to the show here: bit.ly/AllElseEqualFind All Else Equal on the web: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/business-podcasts/all-else-equal-making-better-decisions
Communication Tips for Non-Native English Speakers Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-17 | Strategic Communications lecturer and podcast host Matt Abrahams shares tips for English Language Learners.
Business Government and Society Forum Highlights Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-17 | Highlights from the inaugural Business, Government, and Society Forum, focusing on "Responsible Leadership in a Polarized World" hosted by Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB). Esteemed figures from various sectors: Jerome Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet Inc., and Patti Poppe, CEO of PG&E Corporation - participated in insightful discussions covering pertinent topics like free markets, technology, and sustainability.
Business Government and Society Forum Conversation with Patti Poppe, PG&E CEO Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-17 | Patti Poppe speaks with Stanford GSB professor Ken Shotts on transforming the company for safety and the environment, how investments in infrastructure and renewable sources will keep energy affordable, and the core values that guide her as a leader.#businessgovernmentsociety #bgs #stanfordbusiness
Business Government and Society Forum Conversation with Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve Chair Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-17 | Jerome Powell speaks with Stanford GSB professor Arvind Krishnamurthy on the challenges of leading the Federal Reserve, the principles by which they make economic decisions for the benefit of society, and his personal leadership journey. #businessgovernmentsociety #bgs #stanfordbusiness
Cashless: Is Digital Currency the Future of Finance? With Darrell Duffie Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-17 | Digital currency — whether privately-developed or government-issued — seems like an inevitability to Stanford Graduate School of Business finance professor Darrell Duffie. “Virtually all countries are exploring a central bank digital currency for potential use,” he says.An expert on banking, financial market infrastructure, and fintech payments, Duffie is interested in how central bank digital currencies (CBDC) could revolutionize economies around the world. The shift to a digital version of a fiat currency, still backed by a country’s central bank, could offer significant benefits compared to the current financial system. These include improved financial inclusion, lower cross-border payment costs, and more timely and secure transaction processing.The key, Duffie says, is striking the right regulatory balance to foster innovation while mitigating risks. As this episode of If/Then explores, if we want banking to be easier and more inclusive, then we need to understand digital currencies.Key Takeaways:The benefits of central bank digital currencies: As digital versions of a country's fiat currency, backed by its central bank, CBDCs could provide advantages over the current financial system. These include improved financial inclusion, lower cross-border payment costs, and more timely and secure transaction processing.Challenges could be ahead: Duffie sees two major impediments — privacy concerns and the potential impact on the U.S. dollar's global dominance.The U.S. dollar's reserve currency status is secure for now: China's development of a "digital renminbi" raises questions about the dollar's dominance. Even so, Duffie believes the U.S. currency will maintain its position as the world's reserve currency for decades to come.Regulation will be crucial: Duffie says the U.S. lags behind other countries in establishing clear rules for cryptocurrencies and digital assets. Finding the right regulatory balance is critical if we’re going to foster innovation while mitigating risks.More Resources:Darrell Duffie, The Adams Distinguished Professor of Management and Professor of Finance: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/faculty/darrell-duffieCapitol Gains: GSB Professors Share Their Expertise in DC and Beyond: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/experience/news-history/capitol-gains-gsb-professors-share-their-expertise-dc-beyondIf/Then is a podcast from Stanford Graduate School of Business that examines research findings that can help us navigate the complex issues we face in business, leadership, and society. Each episode features an interview with a Stanford GSB faculty member.Find out more about If/Then: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/business-podcasts/if-thenListen on: 🔊 Apple Podcasts: link.chtbl.com/6NOgw9kB?sid=YTDescrip🔊 Spotify: link.chtbl.com/XqhLq1HD?sid=YTDescrip#gsbifthen #gsbpodcasts
The Strategic Chief Sustainability Officer Program Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-16 | Hear from faculty co-directors Joseph Piotroski and Chris Field about how The Strategic Chief Sustainability Officer Program will help you become a more effective and informed sustainability leader to advocate for and accelerate change across your organization.Learn more: https://gsb.stanford.edu/exec-ed/csop
138. Speak Your Truth: Why Authenticity Leads to Better Communication | Think Fast, Talk Smart:... Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-16 | From the way you communicate, to the way build your life and career, Graham Weaver, MBA ’99, says it’s about “giving yourself permission to fully be yourself. You can never go wrong when you’re saying your truth.”Weaver is a lecturer in management, a GSB alum, and the founder and a partner of Alpine Investors. He stresses the importance of direct communication, highlighting how avoiding it can lead to wasted time, energy, and even financial losses. Reflecting on his own experiences in private equity, Weaver admits to struggling with being conflict-averse and not speaking his truth directly, which resulted in getting into bad deals and big losses for his company. “People think that by being indirect, they’re being kind, but all they're doing is creating confusion,” he says. “Clarity is compassionate. Even if it's not what they want to hear, the more direct and clear you can be, the more compassionate that is for the other person.”In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Weaver and host Matt Abrahams explore how being true to oneself not only fosters personal fulfillment but also enables us to show up better for others. Authenticity and self-belief lay the foundation for effective communication, leadership, and ultimately, success.We are nominated for a prized Webby award. We'd really appreciate you voting for us at: fastersmarter.io/webby (http://fastersmarter.io/webby) Voting ends on April 18th.Episode Reference Links:Graham Weaver: Website (grahamweaver.com) Last Lecture Series: How to Live an Asymmetric Life (youtu.be/dZxbVGhpEkI?feature=shared) (Link to Graham’s Last Lecture) H. Irving Grousbeck (https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/faculty/h-irving-grousbeck) (Stanford profile of Graham’s mentor and communicator he most admires) Ep.82 - It’s Not About You: Why Effective Communicators Put Others First YouTube (youtu.be/ubI5Q-94gVI?feature=shared) / Website (https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/its-not-about-you-why-effective-communicators-put-others-first) Ep.118 - Maximizing Your Personal Brand: Communicating Who You Are to Help Get What You Want YouTube (youtu.be/WZNKI4v_cko?feature=shared) / Website (https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/maximizing-your-brand-communicating-who-you-are-help-get-what-you-want) Connect:Email Questions & Feedback thinkfast@stanford.edu Episode Transcripts Think Fast Talk Smart Website (https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/business-podcasts/think-fast-talk-smart-podcast) Newsletter Signup + English Language Learning FasterSmarter.io (http://fastersmarter.io) Think Fast Talk Smart LinkedIn Page (linkedin.com/showcase/77761391) , Instagram (instagram.com/thinkfasttalksmart) , YouTube (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxq_lXOUlvQDgCVFj9L79kqJybW0k6OaB) Matt Abrahams LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/maabrahams) Stanford GSB LinkedIn (linkedin.com/school/stanford-graduate-school-of-business) & Twitter (twitter.com/stanfordgsb) Chapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionMatt Abrahams introduces guest Graham Weaver, a Stanford alum and lecturer in management at GSB.(00:0:43) Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Skills in BusinessHow skills like understanding personal dreams and overcoming limiting beliefs play a critical role in business success.(00:04:58) Living an Asymmetrical LifeLiving an asymmetrical life, including the importance of doing hard things, pursuing your passions, committing long-term, and writing your own story.(00:10:10) Lessons from Taylor SwiftBusiness and personal inspiration from Taylor Swift's response to professional setbacks, highlighting her work ethic and resilience.(00:13:04) Personal Growth and EnlightenmentGraham’s journey towards enlightenment and the practices he adopts to improve his personal and professional life.(00:16:08) The Final Three QuestionsGraham shares what differentiates an exceptional from average leader, a communicator he admires and his ingredients for successful communication.(00:21:05) ConclusionSee Privacy Policy at art19.com/privacy (art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info (art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info).Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/20259084?utm_source=youtube
Stories From Climbing the Mountain of Spirituality | Mikko Tamminen, MSx ’24 Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-15 | Many of us work hard to climb the mountain of materialism in order to achieve success in the hopes that it will also bring up meaning and fulfilment in life. That's what I thought and did until I hit rock bottom. By readjusting my view on life and starting to adventure up the mountain of spirituality, I've come to appreciate how much we can learn from different spiritual traditions, religions and philosophies if only we stay open and curious. Speaker: Mikko Tamminen, MSx ’24The LOWkeynotes Program features a series of nine-minute ‘keynote-style’ presentations from Stanford Graduate School of Business students about an idea they think could change lives, organizations, and the world. This presentation was delivered for the March 2024 LOWkeynotes season.
137. When Words Aren’t Enough: How to Excel at Nonverbal Communication | Think Fast, Talk Smart:... Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-09 | If communication is like painting, words are the primary colors. But to convey deeper meaning, we need a broader color palette, which Dana Carney (https://haas.berkeley.edu/faculty/carney-dana/) says requires the mastery of nonverbal communication.We often focus on the words that we say when honing our communication, but according to Carney, there are many instances “where nonverbals start to be more meaningful than verbals.” A professor at Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and the George Quist Chair in Business Ethics, Carney researches the nonverbal ways in which we communicate our biases, our preferences, our power, and our status.As Carney explores in her forthcoming book, The Five Nonverbal Rules of Power, there are several key areas of nonverbal behavior that we need to grasp in order to fully tap our potential as communicators. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, she and host Matt Abrahams discuss how to read the nonverbal communication of others — and how to gain control of the nonverbals we express to the world.Think Fast, Talk Smart (https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/business-podcasts/think-fast-talk-smart-podcast) is a podcast produced by Stanford Graduate School of Business. Each episode provides concrete, easy-to-implement tools and techniques to help you hone and enhance your communication skills.Episode Reference Links:Dana Carney: Website (https://haas.berkeley.edu/faculty/carney-dana/) Ep.12 - It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It: How to Communicate Power Website (https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/its-not-what-you-say-its-how-you-say-it-how-communicate-power) / YouTube (youtu.be/g19GMH6Xubs?feature=shared) Ep.16 - How to Craft Your Body Language When Confronting Objections Website (https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/quick-think-how-use-body-language-when-confronting-objections) / YouTube (youtu.be/kCAOqMzndXk?feature=shared) Connect:Email Questions & Feedback thinkfast@stanford.edu Episode Transcripts Think Fast Talk Smart Website (https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/business-podcasts/think-fast-talk-smart-podcast) Newsletter Signup + English Language Learning FasterSmarter.io (http://fastersmarter.io) Think Fast Talk Smart LinkedIn Page (linkedin.com/showcase/77761391) , Instagram (instagram.com/thinkfasttalksmart) , YouTube (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxq_lXOUlvQDgCVFj9L79kqJybW0k6OaB) Matt Abrahams LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/maabrahams) Stanford GSB LinkedIn (linkedin.com/school/stanford-graduate-school-of-business) & Twitter (twitter.com/stanfordgsb) Chapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionMatt Abrahams introduces guest Dana Carney, an expert in nonverbal communication.(00:01:12) Understanding Nonverbal CommunicationFoundational aspects of nonverbal communication, dividing it into perception and expression, and emphasizing the importance of facial expressions and body language.(00:02:11) The Nonverbal Rules of PowerHow nonverbal communication influences perceptions of power and status and the concept of the "five nonverbal rules of power".(00:04:37) Cultural and Contextual VariationsThe impact of culture and context on nonverbal cues, discussing how cultural differences can alter the interpretation of behaviors such as eye contact and proximity.(00:08:10) The Balance Between Verbal and Nonverbal CommunicationVerbal versus nonverbal communication and its significance especially in contexts where honesty or bias might be in question.(00:09:15) Achieving Communication Goals Through NonverbalsHow understanding nonverbal cues can help individuals achieve specific social interaction goals.(0012:51) Enhancing Nonverbal Communication SkillsPractical advice for becoming more aware of one's nonverbal communication, including self-observation and seeking feedback from others.(00:16:13) The Final Three QuestionsDana shares a nonverbal behavior that demonstrates confidence, a communicator she admires, and her recipe for successful communication.(00:21:09) ConclusionSee Privacy Policy at art19.com/privacy (art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info (art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info).Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/20146014?utm_source=youtube
Invisible Links, Visible Impacts: The Supply Chain Riddle | Ankit Srivastava, MSx ’24 Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-08 | The Covid pandemic served as a stark reminder of the complexity and fragility inherent in the world of supply chains. Each company faces unique challenges, yet a deeper examination reveals common patterns. By addressing these underlying patterns, we may unlock the full potential of the supplier-customer relationships, fostering innovation and resilience.Speaker: Ankit Srivastava, MSx ’24The LOWkeynotes Program features a series of nine-minute ‘keynote-style’ presentations from Stanford Graduate School of Business students about an idea they think could change lives, organizations, and the world. This presentation was delivered for the March 2024 LOWkeynotes season.
Swab to Save a Life: Growing the Bone Marrow Registry | Lauren Ullmann, MBA ’24 Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-08 | All it takes is the swab of your cheek to become a life-saving bone marrow donor. Today, donating bone marrow is a quick and painless procedure, resembling donating blood or plasma. You have the power to give someone a second chance at life – so what’s stopping you?Speaker: Lauren Ullmann, MBA ’24The LOWkeynotes Program features a series of nine-minute ‘keynote-style’ presentations from Stanford Graduate School of Business students about an idea they think could change lives, organizations, and the world. This presentation was delivered for the March 2024 LOWkeynotes season.
How Can You Move past Your Biggest Challenge? | Bani Maini, MSx ’24 Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-08 | In this thought-provoking talk, embark on a journey of personal anecdotes and groundbreaking insights revealing how confronting our deepest challenges sparks unexpected growth, self-discovery, and happiness. Explore the secrets to transforming adversity into opportunity, unlocking a future brimming with potential and purpose by embracing your unique path. Discover how shifting perspectives catalyze profound life changes, fostering a mindset that not only embraces adversity but also leverages it as a catalyst for success. Prepare to navigate life’s journey with newfound strength, courage, and optimism, unlocking the transformative power of resilience.Speaker: Bani Maini, MSx ’24The LOWkeynotes Program features a series of nine-minute ‘keynote-style’ presentations from Stanford Graduate School of Business students about an idea they think could change lives, organizations, and the world. This presentation was delivered for the March 2024 LOWkeynotes season.
The Power of Naturally Sweet Coffee | Maria Mejia, MSx ’24 Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-08 | Change your life and Jose’s life thousands of miles away with one simple choice: by drinking Specialty Coffee. When farmers pick only the ripest coffee cherries and the beans of these cherries are then roasted to bring out their natural sweetness, the result is Specialty Coffee which has the power to uplift growers, roasters, and everyone else along the supply chain. Best of all, you can actually taste the difference!Speaker: Maria Mejia, MSx ’24The LOWkeynotes Program features a series of nine-minute ‘keynote-style’ presentations from Stanford Graduate School of Business students about an idea they think could change lives, organizations, and the world. This presentation was delivered for the March 2024 LOWkeynotes season.
Why You Should De-Optimize Your Life | Maria Cano, MBA ’25 Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-08 | In the midst of our fast-paced lives, we find ourselves entangled in the pursuit of constant optimization — squeezing every moment dry. However, what if, instead of optimizing every second, we dared to de-optimize parts of our days? Embracing the seemingly unproductive aspects of life and incorporating more downtime into our schedule hold the key to curiosity and creativity.Speaker: Maria Cano, MBA ’25The LOWkeynotes Program features a series of nine-minute ‘keynote-style’ presentations from Stanford Graduate School of Business students about an idea they think could change lives, organizations, and the world. This presentation was delivered for the March 2024 LOWkeynotes season.
The Key to Innovation? An Effective Maintenance Strategy | Lauren Bilbo, MBA ’25 Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-08 | An effective maintenance strategy means the difference between unlocking innovation and floundering in escalating maintenance costs. This talk describes three ways to design a successful maintenance strategy to pave the way for innovation.Speaker: Lauren Bilbo, MBA ’25The LOWkeynotes Program features a series of nine-minute ‘keynote-style’ presentations from Stanford Graduate School of Business students about an idea they think could change lives, organizations, and the world. This presentation was delivered for the March 2024 LOWkeynotes season.
Bridging Cultural Divides: Everyone Needs this New Skill | Joy Liu, MBA ’24 Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-08 | What if a simple ‘how are you?’ could mean totally different things depending on who you ask? Join me on a journey to unravel the mysteries of cultures. From small talk to high-stakes discussions, understanding cultural nuances can redefine the way we engage with people around us.Speaker: Joy Liu, MBA ’24The LOWkeynotes Program features a series of nine-minute ‘keynote-style’ presentations from Stanford Graduate School of Business students about an idea they think could change lives, organizations, and the world. This presentation was delivered for the March 2024 LOWkeynotes season.
Body Intelligence: Using Humor to Navigate Belonging | Ruby Au, MBA ’25 Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-08 | Creating a sense of belonging can sometimes feel like a complex equation: one in which we try to solve for the right background, physical appearance, personality, or interests. But instead of “solving” for belonging, what if we can “feel” our way there? Your sense of humor is a powerful form of body intelligence that reveals the depth of understanding and connection you share with those around you. Speaker: Ruby Au, MBA ’25The LOWkeynotes Program features a series of nine-minute ‘keynote-style’ presentations from Stanford Graduate School of Business students about an idea they think could change lives, organizations, and the world. This presentation was delivered for the March 2024 LOWkeynotes season.
Through the Kaleidoscope: Re-envisioning Multiracial Identity in America | Zack Doherty, MBA ’24 Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-08 | Multiracial identity is ambiguous — when it comes to perception, there are often misalignments in how multiracial people see themselves versus how others see them. As America continues to grow more racially mixed, it is time we look at multiracial identity from a new lens, in order to create a more inclusive, connected, and united society.Speaker: Zack Doherty, MBA ’24The LOWkeynotes Program features a series of nine-minute ‘keynote-style’ presentations from Stanford Graduate School of Business students about an idea they think could change lives, organizations, and the world. This presentation was delivered for the March 2024 LOWkeynotes season.
Impatient Impact | Emily Tench, MBA ’25 Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-08 | We all aspire to change lives, change organizations and change the world. In today’s rapidly evolving world, the traditional approach of waiting to attain financial stability or prestigious job titles before making a difference is outdated. Our generation does not have the luxury of time. Urgent global challenges demand immediate action. Embracing “impatient impact” means courageously integrating social and environmental responsibilities into our current actions and decisions, ensuring a sustainable future for all. Speaker: Emily Tench, MBA ’25The LOWkeynotes Program features a series of nine-minute ‘keynote-style’ presentations from Stanford Graduate School of Business students about an idea they think could change lives, organizations, and the world. This presentation was delivered for the March 2024 LOWkeynotes season.
Inclusion Ignites Innovation | Valerie Fanelle, MBA ’25 Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-08 | Explore the undeniable link between inclusivity and breakthroughs in technology. This talk delves into how embracing diversity not only fosters innovation but also drives us toward a future where technology serves everyone. Discover the transformative impact of designing with everyone in mind, setting the stage for the next great leap in tech.Speaker: Valerie Fanelle, MBA ’25The LOWkeynotes Program features a series of nine-minute ‘keynote-style’ presentations from Stanford Graduate School of Business students about an idea they think could change lives, organizations, and the world. This presentation was delivered for the March 2024 LOWkeynotes season.
Journeying Beyond Limits: Building Bridges to Possibility | Alexandra Small, MBA ’24 Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-08 | The hallmark of humanity is aspiration. How can we bridge where we are and where we aspire to be? Drawing inspiration from women’s rights efforts, we witness the destruction of barriers and the expansion of possibilities, demonstrating the transformative power of transcending constraints. Speaker: Alexandra Small, MBA ’24The LOWkeynotes Program features a series of nine-minute ‘keynote-style’ presentations from Stanford Graduate School of Business students about an idea they think could change lives, organizations, and the world. This presentation was delivered for the March 2024 LOWkeynotes season.
Rank the Vote: A Simple Fix for Fairer Elections | Philip Groenwegen, MBA ’24 Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-08 | In today’s increasingly polarized political environment, it’s clear that we need to restore faith in our institutions. That starts with how we choose our leaders. Ranked-choice voting gives voters more choice in elections and incentivizes candidates to prioritize the issues that matter to the broadest swathe of the electorate. Adopting it in local, state, and federal elections can make government more responsive to voters’ needs and improve civic engagement. Speaker: Philip Groenwegen, MBA ’24The LOWkeynotes Program features a series of nine-minute ‘keynote-style’ presentations from Stanford Graduate School of Business students about an idea they think could change lives, organizations, and the world. This presentation was delivered for the March 2024 LOWkeynotes season.
Becoming a Serial Maverick: A Non-Linear Path to Self-Discovery | Cheryl Campos, MBA ’24 Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-08 | We all know we should follow our dreams, but how? In this Lowkeynote, learn to develop your inner talent by challenging your limiting beliefs. You never know what you might discover along the way.Speaker: Cheryl Campos, MBA ’24The LOWkeynotes Program features a series of nine-minute ‘keynote-style’ presentations from Stanford Graduate School of Business students about an idea they think could change lives, organizations, and the world. This presentation was delivered for the March 2024 LOWkeynotes season.
Do You Have a Medical Passport? | Avis Chan, MBA ’25 Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-08 | How many times have you been asked to fill in similar surveys about your medical history? How often have your providers inquired about details of your medical history that you couldn't recall? If you’ve ever wished that your medical records could be conveniently accessed by any providers to whom you’ve granted consent, it may be time for you to consider having a “medical passport.”Speaker: Avis Chan, MBA ’25The LOWkeynotes Program features a series of nine-minute ‘keynote-style’ presentations from Stanford Graduate School of Business students about an idea they think could change lives, organizations, and the world. This presentation was delivered for the March 2024 LOWkeynotes season.
The Problem with Mask-ulinity | Happy Saini, MSx ’24 Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-08 | Suppression or Survival? Explore the silent crisis of male emotional suppression across cultures, challenging the “act like a man” mantra. From anecdotes to global statistics, this LOWkeynotes exposes the dire consequences of stifling emotions. Discover how redefining masculinity can heal and liberate society itself.Speaker: Happy Saini, MSx ’24The LOWkeynotes Program features a series of nine-minute ‘keynote-style’ presentations from Stanford Graduate School of Business students about an idea they think could change lives, organizations, and the world. This presentation was delivered for the March 2024 LOWkeynotes season.
The Cultural Capital of Teenage Girls | Lydia Tahraoui, MBA ’25 Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-08 | We often use words like “basic,” “overrated,” and “shallow” when we talk about the interests of teen girls. But teen girls are powerful: They push their passions into pop culture through sheer dedication — and in doing so, they consistently create cultural and economic value. It’s time to reframe the narrative and respect teen girls as the tastemakers they are.Speaker: Lydia Tahraoui, MBA ’25The LOWkeynotes Program features a series of nine-minute ‘keynote-style’ presentations from Stanford Graduate School of Business students about an idea they think could change lives, organizations, and the world. This presentation was delivered for the March 2024 LOWkeynotes season.
Can AI make Online Education more Human? | Mudit Goel, MSx ’24 Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-08 | The future of education is heading towards online learning. However, most online learners don’t get the opportunity to interact with other learners and mentors. This is a huge missed opportunity — not just in terms of learning, but also human connections. Until now, solo learning was the only viable way we could massively scale education. But that’s no longer the case. Thanks to AI.Speaker: Mudit Goel, MSx ’24The LOWkeynotes Program features a series of nine-minute ‘keynote-style’ presentations from Stanford Graduate School of Business students about an idea they think could change lives, organizations, and the world. This presentation was delivered for the March 2024 LOWkeynotes season.
A New Age of Aging: Shaping the Future of Longevity | Weston Ballard, MBA ’24 Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-08 | As we stand at the brink of a demographic revolution, the time is now to rethink the societal paradigms that govern our norms around aging. While there are opportunities to be unlocked by embracing this longevity boon, there are challenges that we need to face head on, too. Rewriting the aging narrative today allows us — ALL of us — to relish in the affordance of extended healthspan provided through modern medical and technological advancements. Speaker: Weston Ballard, MBA ’24The LOWkeynotes Program features a series of nine-minute ‘keynote-style’ presentations from Stanford Graduate School of Business students about an idea they think could change lives, organizations, and the world. This presentation was delivered for the March 2024 LOWkeynotes season.
CARE to Ask Your Doctors Questions? | Sofia Suarez, MBA ’24 Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-08 | We often defer to the white coat, and are passive in our healthcare journey. We often do not prepare ahead of our doctor’s appointments, leaving confused and unsure about the path forward. We need to bring our innate curiosity to our health and ask our doctors questions. By coming prepared with questions, we can gather information so that we feel more confident about our healthcare journey moving forward.Speaker: Sofia Suarez, MBA ’24The LOWkeynotes Program features a series of nine-minute ‘keynote-style’ presentations from Stanford Graduate School of Business students about an idea they think could change lives, organizations, and the world. This presentation was delivered for the March 2024 LOWkeynotes season.
Conquering the Cliff for Adults with Disabilities | Paulina Paras, MBA ’24 Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-08 | When Americans with developmental disabilities reach age 21, they face the “Cliff” — a sharp drop-off in resources, funding, and support. To conquer the Cliff, compassion and donations are not enough. Paulina Paras makes the case for investment and inclusion — not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because we all stand to benefit. Speaker: Paulina Paras, MBA ’24The LOWkeynotes Program features a series of nine-minute ‘keynote-style’ presentations from Stanford Graduate School of Business students about an idea they think could change lives, organizations, and the world. This presentation was delivered for the March 2024 LOWkeynotes season.
Driving Change: Revolutionizing Automotive Safety Worldwide | Sravan Patchala, MBA ’25 Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-08 | In today's rapidly evolving world of autonomous vehicles, we often overlook the potential of leveraging diverse global data to enhance safety and efficiency. Instead of focusing solely on advanced autonomy levels, what if we tapped into the rich complexities of developing country roads, like those in India, to revolutionize driver assistance algorithms? Embracing unconventional solutions and harnessing the power of diverse data can drive innovation and save lives on a global scale.Speaker: Sravan Patchala, MBA ’25The LOWkeynotes Program features a series of nine-minute ‘keynote-style’ presentations from Stanford Graduate School of Business students about an idea they think could change lives, organizations, and the world. This presentation was delivered for the March 2024 LOWkeynotes season.
How Sanctions Starve People While Achieving Nothing: The Syrian Case | Layla Aboukhater, MD/MBA ’25 Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-08 | Sanctions are marketed by the U.S. as an economic weapon intended to dismantle corrupt dictatorships, protect civilians from the harms of these regimes, and bolster the U.S.’s geopolitical interests. Syrian American Layla Aboukhater, MD/MBA ’25, shows the ground truth: a tragically different outcome on all fronts.Speaker: Layla Aboukhater, MD/MBA ’25The LOWkeynotes Program features a series of nine-minute ‘keynote-style’ presentations from Stanford Graduate School of Business students about an idea they think could change lives, organizations, and the world. This presentation was delivered for the March 2024 LOWkeynotes season.
Beyond Aid: Investing in Africa’s Future | Ore Obiwumi, MBA ’24 Stanford Graduate School of Business 2024-04-08 | Imagine a world where African nations receive sustained investments instead of mere aid programs. Across the continent, there’s a wealth of young, educated individuals bursting with potential, eager to innovate and create. Yet, for far too long, these aspiring entrepreneurs have been hindered by limited access to the capital needed to grow their businesses. Transitioning to an investment-focused approach in Africa holds the key to unlocking transformative change and fostering greater opportunities for all.Speaker: Ore Obiwumi, MBA ’24The LOWkeynotes Program features a series of nine-minute ‘keynote-style’ presentations from Stanford Graduate School of Business students about an idea they think could change lives, organizations, and the world. This presentation was delivered for the March 2024 LOWkeynotes season.
