“Simple language, forceful language, vivid language, and keeping it simple and direct,” says Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer, are all powerful tools to strengthen your communication.Host and Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer Matt Abrahams interviews&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/faculty/jeffrey-pfeffer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pfeffer</a>, the author many books, including <a href="https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/books/power-why-some-people-have-it-others-dont" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Power: Why Some People Have It and Others Don't</a>, about the verbal and nonverbal ways we can harness, or give away, our authority when we’re speaking to others. Pfeffer is also the host of the podcast <a href="https://pfefferonpower.podbean.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pfeffer on Power</a> and teaches the Stanford GSB online course <a href="https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/exec-ed/programs/discover-paths-power" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Discover the Paths to Power. </a><a href="https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/think-fast-talk-smart-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Think Fast, Talk Smart</a>&nbsp;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:<ul><li>Jeffrey Pfeffer's podcast: <a href="https://jeffreypfeffer.com/pfeffer-on-power/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pfeffer on Power</a></li><li>Jeffrey Pfeffer's books: <a href="https://jeffreypfeffer.com/books/dying-for-a-paycheck/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dying for a Paycheck</a> & <a href="https://jeffreypfeffer.com/books/power-why-some-people-have-it-and-others-dont/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Power: Why Some People Have It and Others Don't</a></li><li>Stanford GSB Online Course: <a href="https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/exec-ed/programs/discover-paths-power" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Discover the Paths to Power</a></li><li>Ep 12, Deb Grunfeld:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g19GMH6Xubs&list=PLxq_lXOUlvQDgCVFj9L79kqJybW0k6OaB&index=104" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>&nbsp;/&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/its-not-what-you-say-its-how-you-say-it-how-communicate-power" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a></li><li>Ep 44, Melissa Jones Briggs:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=x_-kj535VeY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>&nbsp;/&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/step-power-what-acting-can-teach-us-about-power-responsibility" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a></li></ul>Connect:<ul><li>Email Questions & Feedback&nbsp;>>> thinkfast@stanford.edu</li><li>Episode Transcripts&nbsp;>>><a href="https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/business-podcasts/think-fast-talk-smart-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;Think Fast Talk Smart Website</a></li><li>Newsletter Signup + English Language Learning&nbsp;>>><a href="http://fastersmarter.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;FasterSmarter.io</a></li><li>Think Fast Talk Smart&nbsp;>>><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/77761391/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;LinkedIn Page</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thinkfasttalksmart/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxq_lXOUlvQDgCVFj9L79kqJybW0k6OaB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li><li>Matt Abrahams&nbsp;>>><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maabrahams/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;LinkedIn</a></li><li>Stanford GSB&nbsp;>>><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/stanford-graduate-school-of-business/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;&<a href="https://twitter.com/stanfordgsb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;Twitter</a></li></ul>Chapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionMatt Abrahams introduces the episode, highlighting the importance of power and presence in communication.(00:01:31) Defining Power and StatusJeffrey Pfeffer shares his definition of power and status, emphasizing their significance in achieving goals despite opposition.(00:02:45) Nonverbal & Verbal Behaviors to Communicate PowerSpecific behaviors that convey power, and those to avoid.(00:05:46) Emotion and PowerPfeffer explores the role of emotion in conveying power, highlighting the effectiveness of displaying strong emotions like anger and passion.(00:09:11) Virtual CommunicationStrategies for projecting competence and higher status in virtual communication are discussed, emphasizing the importance of appearance and framing on video calls.(00:10:55) Communicating Across Power LevelsJeffrey Pfeffer advises on crafting concise, powerful messages for communication with higher-status individuals, emphasizing the importance of directness and presentation in person.(00:12:06) Tailoring Messages with FlatteryPfeffer suggests beginning communications with flattery, highlighting its effectiveness in making the recipient more receptive to your message.(00:13:33) The Importance of ‘Warming Up’Why we should warm up physically and vocally before important communications.(00:16:33) The Final Three QuestionsPfeffer shares his best communication advice in a concise slide title, the communicators he “admires”, and his three ingredients for a successful communication recipe.(00:19:20) Conclusion and AppreciationSee Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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