Think Fast Talk Smart: "What Other People Teach You About Your Communication"

What if purpose is what drives us to act, but meaning comes from how those actions affect other people?This week on If/Then, we’re sharing a conversation between two Stanford GSB colleagues: Think Fast, Talk Smart host Matt Abrahams and organizational behavior professor Brian Lowery.Recorded live at Stanford’s LEAD Me2We event, Matt and Brian explore the difference between purpose and meaning, why meaning is rooted in our relationships with others, and how the way we show up shapes the people around us. They also discuss sincerity, leadership, and how to give feedback that helps people feel seen rather than judged.It’s a conversation about the ripple effects of our interactions — and what they mean for how we work, lead, and connect with others.Related Content:Think Fast Talk Smart, the podcastMatt AbrahamsBrian LoweryChapters:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:14 Meaning vs. purpose00:02:14 How to find purpose00:02:50 Finding meaning through service to others00:04:49 How relationships shape identity00:05:54 The leader’s role in shaping others00:09:32 Self-awareness and psychological safety00:11:10 Respecting perspectives you don’t share00:12:23 Sincerity vs. authenticity00:13:28 Giving feedback that people can hear00:17:47 What it means to be a better human00:18:57 Conclusion

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