Just Saying - The BRIEF Lab

Just Saying - The BRIEF Lab


Latest Episodes

Ep. 288 – When to stop for questions and comments
June 11, 2023

In this weeks podcast episode, I discuss the importance of knowing when to stop and field questions or comments during a presentation or briefing. Many presenters make the mistake of asking for quest

Ep. 287 – When to call a meeting (and cancel one)
June 04, 2023

In this weeks episode of Just Saying, I dive into the perplexing question of when to call a meeting or when to cancel one. I stress the importance of having a clear agenda and promoting active enga

Ep. 286 – When to provide an update
May 29, 2023

In this podcast, I discuss the importance of providing effective updates. Whether youre updating a colleague in a higher role or someone who works for you, its crucial to get it right. Frustration a

Ep. 285 – The power of quiet query
May 21, 2023

In this weeks podcast, I stress the importance of asking good questions and emphasize the need to take time when formulating questions beforehand. I recommend using a [brief] map to organize ones t

Ep. 284 – A brief take on AI & communication (part 2)
May 14, 2023

In this podcast episode, I talk about my take on AI and its impact on communication. Ill discuss how AI can be used as a tool to jumpstart the creative process for writers, conduct research, and deve

Ep. 283 – A brief take on AI & communication (part 1)
May 07, 2023

In this podcast episode, I discuss the growing impact of artificial intelligence on communication. I specifically focus on generative AI, which can create new data and content that imitates human-crea

Ep. 282 – Disclaimer on disclaimers
April 30, 2023

I discuss the power and potential harm of disclaimers in communication. I emphasize the importance of being aware of how disclaimers can trigger listeners brains and change their listening, and encou

Ep. 281 – What happens when an expert you like holds court
April 23, 2023

Its easy to understand why you tune out a subject matter expert (SME) that doesnt interest you and talks too much. But what happens when you meet some whos proficient in an area that deeply interes

Ep. 280 – Can you make room for silence?
April 16, 2023

On a recent business trip to Europe, I went to two different places with rich historic significance and learned an indispensable lesson on focus. In this weeks episode, I share a few personal experie

Call Back Episode – Ep 230 – Permission to pause
April 11, 2023

With the hurried pace of day-to-day life filled with so many competing priorities, everything can quickly become a blur. Its up to you to choose to stop to take a break, yet we dont. Whether its ju