Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

175. Mastering Toasts and Tributes: Making Your Words CountCrafting impactful toasts for every occasion. "Almost reflexively, most of us focus in the moment on how others are perceiving us, yet these situations aren't about us at all." Matt Abrahams, host of Think Fast, Talk Smart, shares an excerpt from his book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot, on the art of delivering effective toasts and tributes. With a focus on public speaking in celebratory contexts, he offers a structured approach to crafting meaningful remarks. Matt introduces the WHAT structure—a four-part formula designed to guide speakers through the process. This method helps ensure that the focus remains on the honorees, transforming speeches into gifts for the audience. He further shares tips for refining remarks, including the importance of brevity and the need to prepare for emotional moments. Matt advises, "Be brief and to the point. Long toasts, tributes, or introductions are usually bad ones." He also highlights the significance of setting others up for success, ensuring a smooth flow for subsequent speakers. With insights from his book and practical examples, Matt equips listeners with the tools to deliver impactful toasts and tributes, making these moments memorable for all involved. Audio excerpt courtesy of Simon & Schuster Audio from THINK FASTER, TALK SMARTER by Matt Abrahams, read by the author. Copyright 2023 by Matthew Abrahams LLC. Used with permission of Simon & Schuster, Inc. Episode Reference Links: Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot Connect: Premium Signup • >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback • >>> hello@fastersmarter.io Episode Transcripts • >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning • >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart • >>> LinkedIn • , Instagram • , YouTubeMatt Abrahams • >>> LinkedIn Chapters: • (00:00) - Introduction • (01:14) - Key Insight: Toasts, Tributes, and Introductions • (02:45) - Why it Matters • (03:35) - Craft Your Content • (04:46) - Step One: Why Are We Here? • (05:30) - Step Two: How Are You Connected? • (06:21) - Step Three: Anecdotes or Learnings • (07:29) - Step Four: Thank • (08:11) - Refine Your Remarks • (08:38) - Tip One: Be Brief and to the Point • (09:28) - Tip Two: Prepare to be Emotional • (11:20) - Tip Three: Shine the Spotlight Away From You • (11:50) - Tip Four: Make Your Anecdotes Accessible and Appropriate • (12:20) - Tip Five: Strive for Unity • (13:43) - Tip Six: Set Others Up for Success • (14:36) - Conclusion ********************************* Become a Faster Smarter Supporter by joining TFTS Premium.

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177. Don’t Resolve, Evolve: Top 10 Lessons For 2025Ten essential communication strategies designed to elevate your skills. 2024 has been an incredible year for learning and growth, and as we head into 2025, there’s no better time to reflect on the skills and strategies that can shape our communication and careers. In this special episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Matt Abrahams takes us through ten standout lessons from the past year. These aren’t just ideas to remember — they’re practices to evolve with. From Priya Parker’s insights on generous authority to Huggy Rao’s call to cut through jargon monoxide, each concept highlights how small shifts in mindset and behavior can lead to big transformations. With actionable advice and real-world examples, this episode is packed with inspiration to help you Think Fast, Talk Smart, and communicate better in the year ahead. Thank you to our Sponsor Superhuman for offering the TFTS community one month free. Episode Reference Links: Ep.174 Fix Meetings: Transform Gatherings Into Meaningful MomentsEp.164 Using "Pre-suasion" to Influence OthersEp.158 Hope for Cynics: Building Trusting Relationships through CommunicationEp.156 Creative Communication: How Our Design Choices Illustrate Our ValuesEp.148 Conviction and Compassion: How to Have Hard ConversationsEp.142 Power and Persuasion: Live Insights from Stanford ExpertsEp.137 When Words Aren’t Enough: How to Excel at Nonverbal CommunicationEp.138 Speak Your Truth: Why Authenticity Leads to Better CommunicationEp.134 How to Chat with Bots: The Secrets to Getting the Information You Need from AIEp.131 Friction Fixing: How to Use Obstacles to Your Advantage • Ep.120 A Few of Matt’s Favorite Things: 10 Communication Takeaways from 2023's TFTS Episodes • Connect: Premium Signup • >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback • >>> hello@fastersmarter.io Episode Transcripts • >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning • >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart • >>> LinkedIn • , Instagram • , YouTubeMatt Abrahams • >>> LinkedIn Chapters: • (00:00) - Introduction • (01:31) - Priya Parker: Gatherings And Generous Authority • (03:37) - Robert Cialdini: Pre-Suasion • (05:23) - Jamil Zaki: Trust Loudly • (06:36) - Scott Dorley: Design Your Environment • (09:02) - Irv Grousbeck: Brevity Conveys Conviction • (10:31) - Michele Gelfand: Mind Your Metaphors • (12:01) - Dana Carney: Take Space With Words • (13:31) - Julia Minson: Use Hear When In Conflict • (16:07) - Jeremy Utley And Kian Gohar: How To Chat With Bots • (17:46) - Huggy Rao: Avoid Jargon Monoxide • (19:52) - Conclusion ********************************* Become a Faster Smarter Supporter by joining TFTS Premium.

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