Just Saying - The BRIEF Lab
Latest Episodes
Ep. 324 – Taking Fridays off (for quiet)
Are we taking advantage of the known pockets of downtime in our day or week to plan for quiet time alone? After a recent conversation with a former client and friend, I realized that his suggestion to
Ep. 323 – Letting other people speak
We might be dominating conversations and not even notice it. In our daily exchanges, its likely that someone is doing all the talking. In this weeks episode, I provide different ways to notice this
Ep. 322 – The Meeting Kickoff Sets the Tone
Most meeting start weak and never gain momentum. Its up to the designated meeting leader to start every meeting with clarity, organization, conviction, and purpose. As a seasoned meeting facilitator,
Ep. 321 – Good isn’t a headline (nice isn’t either!)
We choose where we invest our attention, and headlines are powerful tools to get that done. Recently, I inadvertently defaulted to a lame opening and paid the price. In this weeks episode, I will hav
Call Back Episode – Ep 254 – How to frame a solid program overview
One of the most important roles of any successful professional is to lead a program (or project) to completion. Throughout the entire process, from start to finish, many different stakeholders need to
Ep. 320 – Talk to Someone Else
In moments of inspiration, frustration, or even desperation, we need to deliberately choose our communication outlets. Getting that wrong might create conflict, build burdens, and produce unintended c
Ep. 319 – Real Value Depreciation in a Distracted World
Deep work drives real value creation. Its only when we live and work primarily in the shallows that we see our value rapidly decline. In this weeks episode, I talk about how Cal Newports timeless b
Ep. 318 – Is the end anywhere in sight?
Anyone can get off to a great start when writing or saying something, but can they wrap it up on time and on cue. In this episode, I get you to start with the end in mind and work backwards. It turns
Ep. 317 – Presenting is like breathing
In the best presentations, you and the audience dont notice at all that youre presenting. Like breathing, it can either be something you pay too much attention to or seems very natural and impercep
Ep. 316 – The sound of good writing
After you write something, it might look good. It might look amazing even. But how does it sound to the reader? Is it stiff, clunky, and off key? Or does it flow? In this weeks episode, I share a per