One of the contributing causes to bad meetings is that nobody takes notes. After a long, meandering discussion, there is no one assigned to capture more..

For many, working from home is a dream: no commute, greater autonomy, fewer distractions, and time to focus. Though remote work can have many such more..

In an instant, our minds can race all over the place. Did you ever wonder why that happens to all of us while we’re listening, more..

Professionals that are in important leadership positions are not only incredibly busy, but also under a lot of pressure to perform and produce. Communicating to more..

While you are working, there’s an impetus to always be doing or saying something. Imagine if you discovered pockets of time where you actually could more..

Recent research indicates that spending time online, especially on social media, fundamentally changes our perception of time. If asked how much time do you think more..

I was reminded of a few scenes from the movie “The Princess Bride” and inspired by a few business meetings to take a closer look more..

Over the years, we have developed several tools to help you think clearly and communicate concisely. They are simple, practical, and repeatable. In the podcast, more..

Some people just don’t know much and others really don’t know what they don’t know. Regardless if they are smart, uniformed, or a dim bulb more..

At the end of a long day or week, imagine how you might feel about listening to someone give you a detailed update, share a more..

Imagine if you had to present to someone who was brilliant. How would you talk, what would they say and how would you manage the more..

Busy people are always complaining about how little time they have. In reality, they have plenty of time yet run from it and spend bits more..

Looking back and ahead, what concrete steps are we taking to become better communicators? In this episode, I reflect on the past 12 months and more..

Why are you waiting for someone to make a decision that’s yours to make? Why are you standing in line for approvals, sitting in meetings more..

Wanting to be clear and concise, doesn’t mean that you are. As you listen to advice on how to become an intentional communicator, you may more..

Quiet is defined as the absence of noise. It not only deserves a set time and daily appointment but also a designated place where you more..

Many of the meetings we attend or lead simply need to be completely blown up and rebuilt entirely. Maybe the original intent has been altered, more..

Every day, we drop acronyms all around us, saving many people time while unwittingly confusing others. In this episode, I share a brief perspective on more..

Thanksgiving Day is a wonderful time to gather and celebrate with family and friends. This time of year (all the time, for that matter) is more..

We may be the root cause of our co-workers’ struggle to concentrate. Throughout the day, professionals disrupt each other thoughtlessly. In this episode, I provide more..

Ari Sandel, an Academy Award-winning film director, sends an unexpected thank-you note to my team upon learning we share his speech in our BRIEF courses. more..

Sometimes, it’s easier to say nothing. However, if enough people go silent, the negative impact may spread unnoticed. Whether it’s getting quiet quitters to voice more..

The catchy term of “quiet quitters” seems to have quickly spread and taken hold. Though it is widely discussed, it’s not clear if the banter more..

The word “good” can sometimes be too good to be true. Imagine if you ask someone how they were doing or how a project was more..

In this episode, I share the simplicity and power of using a BRIEF Map as a communication tool. In a variety of moments from pitches more..