Hidden Potential

333. Find the Vibe: Build Stronger Connections Through Communication Part 1

Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques, 19 October 2026. The author is the guest. The book comes up at 1 min 8 sec in.

Host Matt Abrahams references Adam Grant's book Hidden Potential to ask about Grant's journey from terrified to confident public speaker. Grant responds at length, describing vivid physical anxiety symptoms—shaking hands, racing heart, shallow breathing—and how repeated practice in high-stakes but low-consequence situations built his confidence over time.

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