Just Saying - The BRIEF Lab
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Ep. 233 – Stuck in a bad conversation
Imagine if youre at an event, party or hanging out after a meeting and the person youre talking to wont stop talking. What can you do? Do you find a way to make a quick escape or stick it out patie
Ep. 232 – What if your boss isn’t brief?
Recently, I got two different messages that referenced the same topic: what happens when my boss is or isnt clear and concise. In one, the sender laments the pain and confusion caused when her boss i
Ep. 231 – Making the most with offsite meetings
For any team or organization, its critical to find the right time and place to getaway. Offsite meetings can be incredibly rewarding or disappointing depending on how theyre prepared. To get the max
Ep. 230 – Permission to pause
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
Ep. 229 – Meeting attendee bill of rights
When the meeting isnt yours, you may feel like you have no voice. The reality is that there are a number of things you can do to turn bad meetings into ones that are more effective and efficient. It
Ep. 228 – Resisting the temptation to check your smartphone
Do you work for your smartphone, or does it work for you? There may be a powerful temptation to always have your digital device on and nearby, checking it constantly and feeling helpless when it comes
Ep. 227 – Clarity at work (in times of crisis, chaos and change)
In this episode, I provide some simple and straightforward advice to help you gain (and regain) focus when your world might be seeming to be turning upside down. Though its incredibly easy to lose fo
Call back Episode – Providing senior leaders communication counsel
Call back Episode 106 Season 3 Most leaders communicate confidently yet arent clear or concise. How can you step up and help them when they dont think they need it?
Call Back EP – Why 1-on-1’s are mutually painful
Call back episode Episode 103 Season 3. Those periodic updates can be a burden no matter what side of the desk youre on.
Ep. 226 – Giving a good talk
Presentations can be effective yet are often lacking, too polished and impersonal. In this episode, I share some personal perspectives on an overlooked format that is ideal for disseminating knowledge