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Former CIA Officers on the Signs That Reveal When Someone is Lying | Class Preview | MasterClass

Jul 23, 2026

Former CIA Officers Brian Carbaugh, Dawn Meyerriecks, and Michael Morell break down the intelligence tradecraft behind spotting deception. Learn how to build a baseline on someone's behavior, the tells that reveal when someone is lying, why clusters of red flags matter more than any single sign, and how these same techniques translate directly to leadership, negotiation, and reading people at work. Stream the full class here: https://mstr.cl/DeceptionYT #MasterClass

How To Approach Difficult Conversations with Coach K | Class Preview | MasterClass

Jul 21, 2026

Legendary Duke basketball coach and former Team USA head coach Mike Krzyzewski breaks down how great leaders handle the hardest conversations and why the moments you dread most are often the ones that deepen the relationship the most. Stream Coach K's class on Value-Driven Leadership: https://mstr.cl/CoachKYT

Conversation Expert Reacts to Awkward Conversation Starters | MasterClass

Jul 15, 2026

Harvard Business School professor and TALK author Dr. Alison Wood Brooks reacts to the most common awkward conversation moments and shares how to handle them like a pro. From answering "what do you do?" to escaping the weather chat, you'll learn three ways to end an awkward conversation gracefully. Stream The Conversation Advantage now on Masterclass: https://mstr.cl/ConversationYT #MasterClass

How to Become a Better Communicator with Harvard Professor Alison Wood Brooks | Official Trailer

Jul 14, 2026

Most of us were never taught how to have a great conversation. Harvard behavioral scientist and bestselling author Dr. Alison Wood Brooks is here to change that. In this class, you’ll learn how to start any conversation with confidence, navigate the ones you’ve been avoiding, recover when things go sideways, and build the kind of connections that actually move your life forward. Stream Alison Wood Brooks' class on Conversation now: https://mstr.cl/ConversationYT Dr. Alison Wood Brooks is one of the world’s leading experts on the science of conversation. A Harvard Business School professor and bestselling author, she’s spent her career turning research into practical tools anyone can use. More from MasterClass: People Intelligence: Read, Lead, and Influence Any Room With Vanessa Van Edwards: https://mstr.cl/ReadingPeopleYT The Conflict Playbook With Amanda Ripley: https://mstr.cl/ConflictPlaybookYT The Science of Connection: Rewire Relationships to Last With Attachment Theory: https://mstr.cl/ConnectionYT About MasterClass: MasterClass is the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world’s best. With an annual membership, subscribers get unlimited access to instructors and classes across a wide range of subjects. Stream thousands of lessons anywhere, anytime, on mobile, desktop, and TV. #MasterClass

What It Means to Do Good with Ryan Holiday | Class Preview | MasterClass

Jul 13, 2026

Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Obstacle Is the Way and Discipline Is Destiny, explores the Stoic ideas that shape a meaningful life. He explains why small acts matter more than we think, why our time is the most valuable thing we have, and why great thinkers throughout history have treated learning as a lifelong practice, not a phase. Stream Ryan Holiday's class on Ancient Wisdom and Modern Problem Solving: https://mstr.cl/StarfishRHYT #MasterClass

How to Make Kimchi Fried Rice with Roy Choi | Class Preview | MasterClass

Jul 9, 2026

LA-based chef and founder of Kogi BBQ Roy Choi walks you through the exact technique behind his kimchi fried rice. You'll learn how to build three or four layers of crispy rice in a single pan, when to add the kimchi juice, and how a properly cooked sunny side up egg brings the whole bowl together. Stream Roy Choi's class on Intuitive Cooking now: https://mstr.cl/KimchiYT #MasterClass

Is Life Passing You By? | Amy Poehler | MasterClass

Jul 8, 2026

Emmy nominated actress, and comedian Amy Poehler shares the mindset that has shaped her career and the advice she'd give anyone waiting to be 100% ready before they start: Why doing things before you're ready is often the whole point. Why waiting to be chosen is a trap. And why being halfway in on anything is the worst place you can be. Stream Amy's class on Preparing to be Unprepared: https://mstr.cl/ParadeYT

A Perfectly Even Burger | Angie Mar | MasterClass

Jul 3, 2026

James Beard nominated chef and owner of Le B. Angie Mar breaks down her technique for cooking a burger that's the same temperature from end to end and top to bottom: Low and slow heat. Frequent flips. Perfect cross hatches. And a cake tester that tells you exactly when it's done. Stream Angie Mar's Episode of GOAT now: https://mstr.cl/BurgerYT #MasterClass

Bob Iger on the Negotiation Philosophy Behind His Biggest Deals | MasterClass

Jul 2, 2026

Bob Iger breaks down the negotiation style he's used to close some of the biggest deals of his career: candid, direct, and completely stripped of ego. You'll learn why he reveals his position early even when it gives the other side an advantage, why he refuses to take a winner take all approach, and how focusing on what the other party needs to walk away with is often the fastest path to the deal you want. Stream Bob Iger's class on Business Strategy and Leadership: https://mstr.cl/IgerNegotiationYT #MasterClass

The Airport Story That Reveals How Great Thinkers Solve Problems | Terence Tao | MasterClass

Jul 1, 2026

Fields Medal winning mathematician Terence Tao shares the story behind one of his favorite problem solving lessons and why asking the right question often matters more than chasing the obvious answer. Stream Terence Tao's class on Mathematics now: https://mstr.cl/TerenceTaoYT #MasterClass

Healthier Plants with Ron Finley | Class Preview | MasterClass

Jun 29, 2026

Ron Finley walks you through the simple care techniques that keep any plant alive and reframes gardening as something deeply connected to taking care of yourself. You'll learn how to prune a plant to give it more life, how to deadhead to get more leaves and more flowers, how to spot a root bound plant and fix it before it dies, and how to tell when a plant is asking for water versus drowning in it. Plants are like us. Take care of them and they'll take care of you. Stream Ron Finley's class on Gardening: https://mstr.cl/GardeningYT #MasterClass

Communication Experts React to Bad Workplace Emails | MasterClass

Jun 26, 2026

Is your email etiquette hurting your reputation at work? In this video, Matt Abrahams and Stacey Tank read your emails and break down exactly what’s working, what isn’t, and how small changes in the way you write can change the way people see you. Up your influence and persuasion skills with a Strategic Communication Certificate: https://mstr.cl/PCommsYT

Official Trailer: Strategic Communication | MasterClass Certificates

Jun 25, 2026

Schools don’t teach influence or persuasion. But they are skills that can impact every part of your life. How you show up in a meeting. How you navigate a hard conversation. How you ask for what you want and actually get it. This course breaks down how to do all of it, step by step, so you can start using it right away. Learn more about Strategic Communication: Build Trust. Drive Decisions. Lead With Influence: https://mstr.cl/PCommsYT Taught by world-class experts in communication and behavioral science, grounded in research and executive experience. Meet Your Instructors: Matt Abrahams A lecturer in organizational behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Matt is among the world’s most sought-after experts in strategic communication, with clients ranging from Fortune 500 leaders to the United Nations. Stacey Tank As a Fortune 500 executive and CEO, Stacey has navigated high-stakes persuasion challenges at every level of organizational complexity, from leading global transformation at Heineken to driving change at the Home Depot. Lorraine K. Lee Lorraine is a Stanford instructor and the bestselling author of Unforgettable Presence. Her frameworks for professional visibility and influence have been adopted by Fortune 500 companies including Zoom, Amazon, and McKinsey. Daniel Pink Daniel is a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author whose research on human motivation, framing, and behavioral science has made him one of the world’s most influential thinkers on how people make decisions and say yes. Vanessa Van Edwards Vanessa is a behavioral researcher and Harvard instructor whose science-backed work on body language, first impressions, and nonverbal cues has made her one of the world’s leading authorities on how trust and influence are built in real time. You’ll learn to: Manage pressure and anxiety so you remain confident in high-stakes moments, even when you’re put on the spot. Command attention and earn trust the moment you walk into a room. Read your audience, understand what they need, and shape your message around what will move them. Craft stories and structure ideas so they’re easy to follow, hard to dismiss, and clear about next steps. Recognize hesitation, handle pushback, and deliver pitches that are easy to say yes to. About MasterClass: MasterClass is the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world’s best. With an annual membership, subscribers get unlimited access to instructors and classes across a wide range of subjects. Stream thousands of lessons anywhere, anytime, on mobile, desktop, and TV. • Subscribe: https://mstr.cl/30SH1wj • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@masterclass • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterclass • Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/masterclass • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masterclassofficial #MasterClass

Wear the Damn Sunscreen | Class Preview | MasterClass

Jun 24, 2026

Our Skin Experts break down the science of sun damage and why sunscreen is the single most important step in any skincare routine. You'll learn the difference between physical and chemical sunscreens, what SPF numbers actually mean, the right way to apply and reapply throughout the day, and the spots most people miss every single time, including the part in your hair, the back of your neck, the tops of your feet, and your scalp. Stream our class on Skin Health today: https://mstr.cl/SunscreenYT

How to Give Criticism | Class Preview | MasterClass

Jun 22, 2026

Bestselling author of Radical Candor, Kim Scott, breaks down her HIP framework for giving criticism that actually lands. Plus, the CORE method for delivering feedback that focuses on behavior instead of insults. Stream Kim Scott's class on Tackling Hard Conversations here: https://mstr.cl/KimScottYT #MasterClass

On Set with Dr. Fei-Fei Li: The End Isn't Near | MasterClass

Jun 19, 2026

Dr. Fei-Fei Li, co-director of the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI, and one of the most influential voices in the field shares the mindset every leader, builder, and citizen needs to navigate this moment. She explains why patience matters in an era of acceleration, how to find your North Star and stay focused on it, and finally, why curiosity is the antidote to fear. And why the future of AI will be shaped by people who choose to lead with intention instead of anxiety. Stream Dr.Fei-Fei-Li's class on The Future of AI: https://mstr.cl/DrFeiFeiYT #MasterClass

OFFICIAL TRAILER: AI's Future — And Yours with Dr Fei-Fei Li | MasterClass

Jun 18, 2026

You know what AI can do. But do you know what it is becoming? Before chatbots, before the AI boom, before any of it, there was Dr. Fei-Fei Li. Her work on ImageNet helped spark the deep learning revolution that made every AI product you use possible. As founder of Stanford’s Human-Centered AI Institute, she has spent her career making sure AI development stays grounded in one thing: the humans it is supposed to serve. Dr. Fei-Fei Li, the Godmother of AI, teaches you what the next era of AI actually looks like and how you can help shape it. Stream now: https://mstr.cl/FeiFeiYT More classes on MasterClass: Revolutionize Your Workflows With AI: https://mstr.cl/AIProdYT The New Rules of Wealth: https://mstr.cl/NewRulesAIWealthYT AI Strategy at Work: https://mstr.cl/AIWorkYT About MasterClass: MasterClass is the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world’s best. With an annual membership, subscribers get unlimited access to instructors and classes across a wide range of subjects. Stream thousands of lessons anywhere, anytime, on mobile, desktop, and TV. • Subscribe: https://mstr.cl/30SH1wj • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masterclassofficial #MasterClass

The Question That Changed Her Business | Laura Modi | MasterClass

Jun 17, 2026

Founder and CEO of Bobbie shares the conversation that pivoted her entire business: Why she built Bobbie as a subscription-first brand in a category that had never seen one, and how reframing every customer touchpoint as an opportunity to connect helped her create a brand parents actually want to join. Stream Laura Modi's episode of Business Rebels now: https://mstr.cl/BobbieYT #MasterClass

Liquid Death Founder Mike Cessario on Why the Simplest Product Was the Smartest Move | MasterClass

Jun 15, 2026

Liquid Death founder and CEO Mike Cessario breaks down the strategic decisions behind one of the most distinct brand stories in consumer goods. Why he pivoted from alcohol to the simplest product possible. How he identified bottled water as the right category to disrupt. The mental trick he uses to push past obvious ideas into truly innovative ones. And the role confusion played in landing on a name nobody could forget. Stream Mike Cessario's episode of Business Rebels now: https://mstr.cl/LiquidDeathYT #MasterClass

The Creative Compatibility Every Great Director Looks For with Ron Howard | MasterClass

Jun 14, 2026

Academy Award winning director Ron Howard breaks down how he actually makes casting decisions: why creative compatibility matters more than congeniality, why disagreement in the casting room is a signal worth listening to, and why some of the biggest factors in a casting decision have nothing to do with talent at all. Stream Ron Howard's class on Directing: https://mstr.cl/CastingRHYT #MasterClass

The First 5 Minute Rule for Handling Any Conflict with Amanda Ripley | MasterClass

Jun 13, 2026

Conflict expert and bestselling author Amanda Ripley breaks down the first five minute rule for handling conflict: The specific moves that defuse tension, slow the spiral, and protect what you actually care about. From shifting a group fight into a one on one, to controlling the medium of the conversation, to knowing exactly what to do when your boss humiliates you in public. Stream Amanda Ripley's class on The Conflict Playbook: https://mstr.cl/5MinutesYT #MasterClass

The Real Cost of Renting vs Owning A Home with Ramit Sethi | MasterClass

Jun 10, 2026

Ramit Sethi breaks down the hidden math behind homeownership in America. From amortization to property taxes to the phantom costs nobody ever calculates and why the old script of "buying is always better than renting" no longer holds up the way it used to. Stream Ramit Sethi's class on Financial Wellness: https://mstr.cl/RamitYT #MasterClass

Class Preview: How to Build Optimal Habits with James Clear | MasterClass

Jun 8, 2026

James Clear breaks down the simple framework behind every good and bad habit: Cue, craving, response, and reward — and the four laws of behavior change that let you build the habits you want and break the ones you don't. Stream James Clear's class on Habits: https://mstr.cl/JamesClearYT #MasterClass

Class Preview: Caffeine's REAL Impact on Your Sleep with Dr. Matthew Walker | MasterClass

Jun 5, 2026

Sleep scientist and bestselling author Matthew Walker breaks down the surprising science of how caffeine actually affects your sleep: including how caffeine hijacks the chemistry of your brain, and why the dreaded caffeine crash is a delayed consequence of biology you can't outrun. Stream Dr. Matthew Walker's class on The Science of Better Sleep: https://mstr.cl/SleepYT #MasterClass

How the Best Interviewers Read Between the Lines | George Stephanopoulos | MasterClass

Jun 4, 2026

Longtime journalist and host George Stephanopoulos breaks down the small details that reveal what someone is really thinking: the pause, the sigh, the look in their eyes, the way they walk into a room and how to use the same skills in any conversation that matters. Stream George Stephanopoulos' class on Purposeful Communication: https://mstr.cl/InterviewingYT #MasterClass

Class Preview: Mark Cuban Shares His Foundations For Getting Started in Business | MasterClass

Jun 1, 2026

Stream Mark Cuban's class on Winning Big in Business: https://mstr.cl/BusinessMCYT #MasterClass

Why Neil deGrasse Tyson Studies Ideas Outside His Own Beliefs | MasterClass

May 31, 2026

Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the cognitive biases that quietly shape how we see the world and shares the reading habits and mental disciplines he uses to stay aware of his own. Stream Neil deGrasse Tyson's class on Scientific Thinking and Communication: https://mstr.cl/NDTYT #MasterClass

Mira Nair Fought to Keep Denzel Washington in Her Film | MasterClass

May 30, 2026

Legendary filmmaker behind Mississippi Masala, Monsoon Wedding, and Salaam Bombay, Mira Nair shares the story behind one of the most defining moments of her career and the advice she gives every young filmmaker who is tempted to make the film they think the industry wants instead of the film only they can make. Stream Mira Nair's class on Independent Filmmaking: https://mstr.cl/MiraNairYT #MasterClass

Class Preview: The Biggest Misconception about Negotiation with Chris Voss | MasterClass

May 27, 2026

Most people walk into a negotiation ready to make their case. According to former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss, that's exactly why most negotiations fail. In this video, Chris Voss breaks down the most common myths about negotiation and shares the techniques he used in life or death situations that work just as well in boardrooms, salary conversations, and everyday deals. Stream Chris Voss' class on the Art of Negotiation: https://mstr.cl/VossYT #MasterClass

Class Preview: Why Not Knowing Makes You a Better Actor with Natalie Portman | MasterClass

May 25, 2026

Oscar winning actress, Natalie Portman, shares the mindset that has shaped her career since she started as a child. Learn why not knowing, making mistakes, and staying open to new techniques is the foundation of every great performance. Stream Natalie class on Acting: https://mstr.cl/NPActingYT #MasterClass