A special live edition from the Me2We event at Stanford, where strategic communications expert and podcast host Matt Abrahams joins four distinguished faculty members from Stanford Graduate School of Business:
Michelle Gelfand (www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-...) explores the dynamics of cross-cultural organizational behavior. Brian Lowery (www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-...) discusses the societal implications of racial perceptions. Deborah Gruenfeld (www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-...) reveals insights into power dynamics and personal presence. Zakary Tormala (www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-...) delves into the nuances of persuasive language.
Episode Reference Links:
Michelle Gelfand: Website (www.michelegelfand.com/) Michelle Gelfand Stanford Profile: Website (www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-...) Michelle Gelfand’s Book: Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World (www.michelegelfand.com/books) Michelle Gelfand's Tight-Loose Quiz (www.michelegelfand.com/tl-quiz) Brian Lowery: Website (www.brianloweryphd.com/) Brian Lowery’s Stanford Profile: Website (www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-...) Brian Lowery’s Book: Selfless: The Social Creation of "You" (www.brianloweryphd.com/writing) Brian Lowery’s Podcast: Know What You See (www.knowwhatyousee.com/podcast) Deborah Gruenfeld’s Stanford Profile: Website (www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-...) Deborah Gruenfeld’s Book: Acting With Power: Why We Are More Powerful Than We Believe (www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-...) Zak Tormala’s Stanford Profile: Website (www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-...) Ep.67 What is Normal? How Culture Affects Communication Styles KZfaq ( • 67. What Is Normal? Ho... ) / Website (www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights...) Ep.84 Quick Thinks: How Others Define Us KZfaq ( • 84. Quick Thinks: How ... ) / Website (www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights...) Ep.11 The Science of Influence: How to Persuade Others and Hold Their Attention KZfaq ( • 11. The Science of Inf... ) / Website (www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights...) Ep.12 It’s Not What You Say It’s How You Say It: How to Communicate Power KZfaq ( • 12. It's Not What You ... ) / Website (www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights...)
Connect:
Email Questions & Feedback thinkfast@stanford.edu Episode Transcripts Think Fast Talk Smart Website (www.gsb.stanford.edu/business...) Newsletter Signup + English Language Learning FasterSmarter.io (fastersmarter.io/) Think Fast Talk Smart LinkedIn Page ( / 77761391 ) , Instagram ( / thinkfasttalksmart ) , KZfaq ( • Think Fast, Talk Smart... ) Matt Abrahams LinkedIn ( / maabrahams ) Stanford GSB LinkedIn ( / stanford-graduate-scho... ) & Twitter ( / stanfordgsb )
Chapters:
(00:00:00) Introduction
Producer Jenny Luna and host Matt Abrahams introduce a live episode featuring four Stanford GSB faculty members.
(00:01:40) Navigating Conflicts and Negotiations in Diverse Settings
Michelle Gelfand discusses managing conflicts and negotiations in broader societal and cultural contexts.
(00:04:51) Understanding and Managing Diversity
Brian Lowery introduces the Stanford Institute on Race and outlines strategies for leaders to foster inclusivity and manage diverse workforces.
(00:07:57) Dynamics of Power and Influence
Deborah Gruenfeld shares the implications of power dynamics and how they shift from virtual to in-person interactions.
(00:14:04) Persuasion and Effective Communication
Zakary Tormala gives insight into the use of pronouns in persuasive communication and the impact of language in shaping audience engagement.
(00:18:44) Acting with Power in Interactions
Deborah Gruenfeld discusses her ongoing research on how power dynamics influence investor decisions in startup teams.
(00:20:47) The Pursuit of Meaningfulness
Brian Lowery talks about his current focus on what makes life meaningful.
(00:24:14) Cultural Tightness and Looseness
Michelle Gelfand explains her research on how cultures manage norms and rules, and the concept of "tight" and "loose" cultures.
(00:28:52) Persuasive Communication
Zakary Tormala shares insights from his...