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267. Rethinks: Why Authenticity Leads to Better Communication

February 26 · 23 min · 22.1 MB
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Why being true to yourself enables you to show up better for others.


From the way you communicate, to the way you build your life and career, Graham Weaver, MBA ’99, says it’s about “giving yourself permission to fully be yourself. You can never go wrong when you’re saying your truth.”


Weaver is a lecturer in management, a GSB alum, and the founder and a partner of Alpine Investors. He stresses the importance of direct communication, highlighting how avoiding it can lead to wasted time, energy, and even financial losses. Reflecting on his own experiences in private equity, Weaver admits to struggling with being conflict-averse and not speaking his truth directly, which resulted in getting into bad deals and big losses for his company. “People think that by being indirect, they’re being kind, but all they're doing is creating confusion,” he says. “Clarity is compassionate. Even if it's not what they want to hear, the more direct and clear you can be, the more compassionate that is for the other person.”


In this Rethinks episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Weaver and host Matt Abrahams explore how being true to oneself not only fosters personal fulfillment but also enables us to show up better for others. Authenticity and self-belief lay the foundation for effective communication, leadership, and ultimately, success.

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Chapters:

  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (02:29) - Direct Communication & Limiting Beliefs
  • (05:39) - The Internal Game
  • (06:44) - An Asymmetrical Life
  • (11:56) - Taylor Swift & Grit
  • (14:50) - Pursuing Enlightenment
  • (17:54) - The Final Three Questions
  • (24:51) - Conclusion

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