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Richard W. Hamming

08/26/12

@ securitylectures

To improve your speaking skills, analyze effective talks and adapt their styles to your own strengths.

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Hamming, "You and Your Research" (June 6, 1995)

@ securitylectures

Hamming, "You and Your Research" (June 6, 1995)

08/26/12

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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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Wes Kao

04/06/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

To improve your communication skills, focus on one tactic at a time rather than trying to incorporate multiple changes at once. Monitor how quickly you get the desired reactions from your audience to gauge your progress.

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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

The first step to effective spontaneous speaking is to get out of your own way and not strive for perfection.

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Richard W. Hamming

08/26/12

@ securitylectures

Effective communication is vital; you must learn to express your ideas clearly in various formats, including talks and written reports.

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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Effective speaking in spontaneous situations is crucial for communication success.

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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

In spontaneous speaking situations, you must figure out what to say and how to say it simultaneously. Familiarity with structures can help you respond effectively.

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Kevin Hale

09/13/19

@ Y Combinator

Practice talking about your startup regularly to improve your clarity and effectiveness in communicating your idea.

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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

We need to respond in a structured way, as all stories have structure, which is key to successful spontaneous speaking.

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Mayur Kamat

05/22/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Optimize for your strengths rather than your weaknesses, especially early in your career.