Just Saying - The BRIEF Lab

Just Saying - The BRIEF Lab


Latest Episodes

Ep. 292 – The fog of work
July 16, 2023

Join me in this episode as we explore the fog of work and its effects on our productivity. Leveraging some military insights from Carl von Clausewitzs classic book On War, I will have some practi

Ep. 291 – Why people avoid quiet (really, run from it!)
July 09, 2023

In this episode, join me as I discuss why people are so reluctant to embrace quiet, especially during the day. Drawing on my expertise as a professional, entrepreneur, and author, I explore ten reaso

Call EP – Hoping vs. knowing your point got across?
July 02, 2023

In this weeks episode, I discuss how people often confuse hoping for understanding with actually knowing if their message was received. I provide three key steps to ensure effective communication: ma

Ep. 290 – Making time for people
June 25, 2023

In this weeks episode, I discuss the importance of making time for people in our busy lives and emphasize the significance of intentional communication. I discuss the value of being a good listener

Ep. 289 – Disagreeable gray communication
June 18, 2023

In this episode of Just Saying, I talk about the disagreeable nature of gray communication and how it can be detrimental to effective communication. I explain how generative AI like Chat GPT can be us

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