Just Saying - The BRIEF Lab

Just Saying - The BRIEF Lab


Latest Episodes

Episode 146 – Terrible writers need some help
May 24, 2020

Many people readily admit they are not strong writers. I dish out a few thoughts to help them take some small steps forward.

Episode 145 – Admitting we were wrong
May 17, 2020

Everyone is human, but why are we so reluctant to admit mistakes? Authentic leaders can take the blame, when others run for cover.

Episode 144 – Four false assumptions to avoid
May 10, 2020

Ive observed four fatal flaws in thinking that always make it hard for people to follow what youre saying.

Episode 143 – Defining what “virtual” really means now
May 03, 2020

We are all using the term virtual these days but it can be terribly misleading. What are we really trying to say?

Episode 142 – VTC’s and me: seeing is believing
April 26, 2020

18 years ago, I was a tech marketer that developed (oddly enough) a sub-specialty in video teleconferencing (VTC) and its role in the SARS pandemic. Today, I marvel at whats possible for all of us.

Episode 140 – Best of: Why is listening so hard & Asking better questions
April 19, 2020

Theres a temptation to trim too much and leave your audience starving. How do you know if youve gone too far?

Episode 140 – Best of: Why is listening so hard & Asking better questions
April 17, 2020

Listening is always valuable, especially when times get tough. I have paired two past episodes that help you improve this cherished skill.

Episode 139 – The essential qualities of great communicators
April 12, 2020

What are the core characteristics that really effective communicators all share in common?

Episode 138 – Forcing the world to pause
April 05, 2020

The current crisis will teach us many lessons, one of which is the need to stop our frantic movement. What will we learn from this surreal moment in history?

Episode 137 – Saying no, not now
March 29, 2020

When distractions, disruptions and competing priorities charge into our daily lives, how can we use this little word as a powerful defense?