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142. Power and Persuasion: Live Insights from Stanford Experts

35 min • 14 maj 2024

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:


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(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 latest research on framing effects in communication.

(00:32:13) Participant Reflections

A Stanford LEAD participant shares experiences from Brian Lowery's class, emphasizing the importance of perspective-taking and trust in leadership.

(00:33:15) Conclusion



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