Our 10 favorite communication insights from 2025.
The most transformative communication insights are the ones we actually remember to use. That’s why host Matt Abrahams is taking stock of his favorite communication tips from this year, so we can carry them into the next.
In this annual Think Fast, Talk Smart tradition, Abrahams shares his top 10 communication insights from guests over the past year, from facilitating connection through Gina Bianchini's "proactive serendipity” to Jenn Wynn’s use of dialogue as a gateway to synergy. Whether you're looking to build trust, boost productivity, or speak more spontaneously, this year’s top 10 insights offer a reminder of all we’ve learned this year — and a roadmap for better communication in the year ahead.
Episode Reference Links:
- Ep.177 Don’t Resolve, Evolve: Top 10 Lessons From 2024
- Ep.120 A Few of Matt’s Favorite Things: 10 Communication Takeaways from 2023's TFTS Episodes
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Chapters:
- (00:00) - Introduction
- (03:30) - Facilitation and Productive Serendipity
- (05:05) - Toxic vs. Healthy Productivity
- (07:28) - Dialogue as the Path to Synergy
- (10:00) - How Actions Build Trust
- (11:26) - Communication as an Unselfish Act
- (13:21) - Be Present and Prepare to Be Spontaneous
- (15:26) - Why Memorable Words Matter
- (18:35) - Persuasion and Identity
- (20:24) - Finding Meaning Through Purpose
- (22:19) - Listening to Negative Emotions
- (24:36) - Conclusion
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