149. Best of: How to Take Risks in Your Communication, Relationships, and Career

“What people regret over time are things they didn’t do. They didn’t take that trip, they didn’t ask that person out on a date. They didn’t start that business,” says former political speechwriter and author Dan Pink. “I think it’s because we are slightly over-indexed on risk. We overstate the risk in many circumstances.” In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, strategic communications lecturer Matt Abrahams sits down with Pink to hear how we can take more risks and how leaders can inspire others by focusing on the why instead of the how. “There’s almost incontrovertible evidence that a sense of purpose is the most cost-effective performance enhancer that organizations have,” Pink says. Episode Reference Links: Dan Pink: Website Books: The Power of Regret, Drive Original Episode: Ep.92 No Regrets: How to Take Risks in Your Communication, Relationships, and Career Ep.103 Simple Is a Superpower: How to Communicate Any Idea to Any Audience Ep.80 Magic Words: Change What You Say to Inspire and Influence Others Connect: Email Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.io Episode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart Website Newsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.io Think Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn,  Instagram, YouTube Matt Abrahams >>> LinkedIn Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction Host Matt Abrahams introduces guest Dan Pink, a NYT bestselling author and former political speechwriter. (00:01:17) Lessons from Political Speechwriting Insights from Dan’s experience as a political speechwriter. (00:03:58) Speak Like a Human The necessity of authentic communication and the power of speaking naturally and directly. (00:07:57) The Role of Immediacy in Communication How immediacy can enhance connection and engagement in communication. (00:09:24) Problem Finding vs. Problem-Solving The value of identifying hidden problems in persuasive communication and sales. (00:11:21) Understanding and Harnessing Purpose How purpose enhances motivation and performance in work and life. (00:15:11) Communication, Risk, and Regret The impact of perceived versus actual risk in communication and decision-making. (00:20:16) Timing and Breaks for Enhanced Performance Optimizing performance through strategic timing and the importance of taking breaks. (00:22:41) The Final Three Question Dan shares communication advice, a communicator he admires, and three ingredients for successful communication. (00:25:39) Conclusion

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