Just Saying - The BRIEF Lab

Just Saying - The BRIEF Lab


Latest Episodes

Ep. 371 – Meeting participants (and potted plants)
May 27, 2025

Think about being in a meeting and seeing someone who has no vital role and nothing to say. They just fill a chair and add no immediate value. Like a potted plant, they may be there to fill a space. I

Ep. 370 – Making key conversations count (the 6 T’s)
May 18, 2025

Whether its an important conversation or a very difficult one, we need to be ready. In this weeks episode, I will walk you through six different considerations to put you in a frame of mind that imp

Ep. 369 – You’re all over the place
May 06, 2025

Watching someone communicate with no purpose and no plan is brutal. Its like seeing a poor farmer scatter seed blindly into the wind. If this is how you show up, its going to take a toll. Many peopl

Ep. 368 – Sharing crucible stories
April 13, 2025

Great leaders are authentic and willing to share when theyve struggled, been tested and have failed. Success is often the result of severe challenges, stupid mistakes and painful losses. By being abl

Ep. 367 – Becoming a thought leader (not a thoughtless one)
April 06, 2025

Many professionals aspire to be thought leaders, yet few have what it takes. If this is what you (or someone you might know) feel compelled to pursue, be warned that with this role comes responsibilit

Ep. 366 – Working with AI slowly and quietly
March 23, 2025

If you cant sit still for a moment, it will be hard to extract the real value AI. As these mind-bending developments increasingly take root, we may be too busy to even take notice. The irony harsh

Ep. 365 – An imperfect guide to generational communication differences
March 10, 2025

Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z all think theyre somehow superior. When it comes to communication, there are definitely differences but people share more in common than theyd like to admit. In

Ep. 364 – Botching your day-to-day conversations
February 23, 2025

Professionals may worry too much about their presentation skills and fail to improve their daily conversations. Whether its calling someone, providing an update or having a side-bar discussion, these

Ep. 363 – Know-it-alls
February 10, 2025

A subject matter expert (SME) can be both a source of knowledge and suffering. Without realizing it, they can dive into the weeds and pull you in deep with them. In this episode, I share some practica

Ep. 362 – Challenge: A Quiet Workday (once a month)
January 26, 2025

Imagine taking one day a month and setting it aside as a Quiet Workday thats dedicated to deep work. In this challenge, I provide recommendations for you to schedule a day where more than half is s