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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Practice a series of four steps to improve spontaneous speaking: get out of your own way, see interactions as opportunities, listen actively, and use structures.

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Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

12/05/14

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