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Ep. 239 – Mental theft

June 6, 2022
15 min

What is the personal cost of a distraction and disruption? How do you value when and where you pay attention? If attention is your most more..

Ep. 238 – Quiet Works: new mission and motto

May 29, 2022
15 min

In this episode, I introduce a new initiative called The Quiet Workplace and related Quiet Works principles, practices, programs, and products. After nearly a year more..

Ep. 237 – Simple presentation practices

May 23, 2022
15 min

Most of us don’t frequently give presentations. In the rare times that we do, we may seem rusty, nervous, and out of sync. In this more..

Ep. 236 – Six comments to avoid

May 16, 2022
15 min

The words we use can be incredibly helpful, or hurtful. Whether we like to admit it, we choose to say what we say. Many people, more..

Ep. 235 – Is brevity a better way to influence?

May 9, 2022
15 min

To influence is to exert a powerful force to shape people’s thoughts, feelings, opinions, and actions. In what way can we influence others by saying more..

Ep. 234 – Noise management: No screens needed

May 2, 2022
15 min

During a typical day, can you count how many different screens compete for your attention? Technology isn’t only pervasive but also a source of constant more..

Ep. 233 – Stuck in a bad conversation

April 25, 2022
13 min

Imagine if you’re at an event, party or hanging out after a meeting and the person you’re talking to won’t stop talking. What can you more..

Ep. 232 – What if your boss isn’t brief?

April 18, 2022
15 min

Recently, I got two different messages that referenced the same topic: what happens when my boss is or isn’t clear and concise. In one, the more..

Ep. 231 – Making the most with offsite meetings

April 11, 2022
15 min

For any team or organization, it’s critical to find the right time and place to getaway. Offsite meetings can be incredibly rewarding or disappointing depending more..

Ep. 230 – Permission to pause

April 4, 2022
15 min

With the hurried pace of day-to-day life filled with so many competing priorities, everything can quickly become a blur. It’s up to you to choose more..

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