Call back episode #68 recorded Dec 10, 2018 After-action reviews (AARs) are feedback sessions meant for groups to make important adjustments and improvements after meetings, training or missions. They are often a waste of time and need to be fixed.

In a 24-hour news cycle, endless opinions parade as facts and useless chatter masquerades as meaningful updates. How can we find some filters to lower some of that noise?

Filling the void just adds to the volume. Resist the urge, once and for all.

Introducing a new periodic podcast installment: building your reading list. These suggestions focus on a deadly hurricane and the battery of options. Links: “Isaac’s Storm”: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=issacs+storm+erik+larson&crid=3R0GUB58YSWKZ&sprefix...

A law of physics provides us with an insightful way to know how and why tone matters.

Lean communicators know how and where to cut the fat. This short podcast provides the tools to remove what’s irrelevant.

Moving from one profession to a completely different one can be daunting. Learn how telling others about yourself (not selling them) makes it smoother.   Links: Episode 1 – Job interviews: no time for an interrogation

Is a divided mind a distinct advantage or a recipe for disaster? Our personal and professional experiences may confirm a certain bias. Links: https://www.apa.org/research/action/multitask https://appliedpsychologydegree.usc.

Leading a group of military chaplains through a listening exercise felt like I was preaching to the choir, yet it was music to their ears.

There’s a strong bond between what’s funny and what’s clear. Take a closer look at two distinct crafts that share a lot in common. Links: Bill Burr – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWuFQGrWda8 Jim Gaffigan – https://www.youtube.com/watch?