About this episode
The episode discusses essential communication skills for effective leadership.
We’ve all heard that actions speak louder than words—but the words you choose can have a profound impact on the actions of the people around you. In the first part of this essential Toolkit segment, Anne and Frances break down the learnable skills that everyone can use to communicate more confidently and effectively. They share practical ways to help others avoid embarrassment, get on the same “frequency" with your conversation partners, and deliver comments that are clear, concise, and persuasive. Connect with the team Follow Anne on Instagram and LinkedIn Follow Frances on Instagram and LinkedIn Watch Fixable videos on youtube.com/@TEDAudioCollective Visit Anne and Frances’ website Have a question you want Anne and Frances to solve? Email the team at fixable@ted.com or leave a voicemail at 234-349-2253 Follow TED on X , Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn , and TikTok For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/fixable-transcripts Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Anne, Frances
Topics covered
- communication
- leadership
- confidence
- persuasion
- skills
Keywords
- communication skills
- leadership
- confidence
- persuasive speaking
- effective communication
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: TED
More episodes of Fixable
- Finding Purpose: Why you should stop chasing your “dream job” (w/ Emily the Recruiter) · June 8, 2026 · 44 min
- Finding Purpose: How to find your purpose (w/ Master Fixer Molly Graham) · June 1, 2026 · 38 min
- The secret to making the right career decisions with Patty Stonesifer | from WorkLife with Molly Graham · May 25, 2026 · 40 min
- Unsolicited Advice: How Alex Cooper and other creators can build a psychologically safe workplace · May 18, 2026 · 32 min
- How to stop checking your email, avoid burnout, and build better stress habits (w/ Master Fixer Kelly McGonigal) · May 11, 2026 · 27 min
- How to strengthen your stress response (w/ Master Fixer Kelly McGonigal) · May 4, 2026 · 37 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Fixable podcast page.