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An updated and revised edition of the international bestseller, with new chapters covering communication and AI.

In this invaluable guide to communication, Stanford University lecturer and host of the #1 business podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart, Matt Abrahams, provides a six-point methodology to help you cut through the anxiety and find the right words – when it counts.

‘Filled with practical, tactical advice, this book is indispensable’ – Kim Scott, bestselling author of Radical Candor

Communication is crucial to success in life and business. However, it is not just big speeches that matter: it is also those critical, spur-of-the-moment situations for which we cannot prepare.

A prospective client asking unexpected questions during a sales pitch, a teacher singling you out for an answer during a class, a high-pressure meeting with senior executives at work, or even a heartwarming toast to deliver on the spot. All are fraught scenarios that might cause you to freeze up. The pandemic boosted this fear, by stripping the spontaneity from communication during lockdown, and then changing the communication landscape in the years since.

Matt Abrahams reveals the secrets to managing these stressful, impromptu circumstances to create and deliver crisp, compelling and calm communication. Think Faster, Talk Smarter is an energetic, engaging resource for anyone who wants to speak out, spread their ideas, and ultimately share their story.

‘Exceptional’ – Tony Faddell, inventor of the iPod, co-creator of the iPhone, and internationally bestselling author of Build

‘An essential read’ – Daniel H. Pink, bestselling author of Drive

Think Fast, Talk Smart was #1 on Apple Podcasts in the Careers genre, from 03.04.2023 – 05.04.2023 and later dates.

Publisher Review

Remarkably helpful and specific. I certainly plan to follow Abrahams’ recommendations — Robert Cialdini, internationally bestselling author of Pre-Suasion Exceptional. His tools for thinking quickly and speaking clearly are indispensable. His easy-to-understand approach helps anyone to become a better ‘in-the-moment’ communicator — Tony Fadell, inventor of the iPod, co-creator of the iPhone, and internationally bestselling author of Build A gold standard for communication best practices. Matt’s six step approach to speaking confidently and clearly in spontaneous situations helps calm the nervous system so you can focus on what matters: creating connection with those around you and responding in the moment — David Eagleman, neuroscientist and internationally bestselling author of The Brain An essential contribution to the communication field. Matt provides a powerful toolkit for managing the anxiety-filled situation of speaking spontaneously – answering questions, giving feedback, addressing mistakes and miscues — Jonah Berger, internationally bestselling author of Contagious Filled with practical, tactical advice, this book is indispensable — Kim Scott, internationally bestselling author of Radical Candor An essential read. Matt Abrahams has a gift for making complex concepts easy to understand and simple to enact — Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Drive Sparkling and deeply human. Abrahams lays out his proven approach to easily and powerfully telling your story, share your achievements, and getting the results you deserve. If you work with people, you must read this book! — Laszlo Bock, former Chief People Officer of Google and bestselling author of Work Rules! An important part of leadership is being able to communicate effectively. People are frequently in meetings with others where they need to persuade those others. Being able to think on one’s feet and make a positive impression through what we say is essential. I highly recommend Abrahams’ book — Jeffrey Pfeffer, author of The 7 Rules of Power You can learn to navigate nearly any conversation with Think Faster, Talk Smarter. Abrahams’ real-life examples and actionable tips provide a roadmap to mastering the art of thinking quickly and speaking confidently, and this is the perfect book for professionals, teachers, parents – or anyone else who talks — Charles Duhigg, bestselling author of The Power of Habit, Smarter Faster Better and Supercommunicators The ability to think quickly and communicate clearly is critical for connecting with others. Think Faster, Talk Smarter turns the art of impromptu speaking into a science, making it accessible and actionable for all — Cassie Holmes, bestselling author of Happier Hour Abrahams gives you the tools to build supreme confidence in your ability to sell your ideas, even in the most pressure-filled moments — Carmine Gallo, author of Talk Like TED and The Bezos Blueprint