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..

Texting is an evolving medium that everyone considers themselves a self-proclaimed master. In reality, texting is writing. In this episode, I share a few professional more..

One of the most important roles of any successful professional is to lead a program (or project) to completion. Throughout the entire process, from start more..

Crafting a good elevator pitch can be perplexing, with risks that range from sounding too scripted and super cheesy to boring and bland. In this more..

As passing the milestone of my 250th episode, I decide to reveal some broader and deeper personal background about what motivates me. In this episode, more..

All writers need encouragement. Recently, I discovered Elmore Leonard’s 10 rules of writing. Upon further investigation, I found and decided to share some fun and more..

If you’re trying to focus to get some important work done and cannot be interrupted, how do the people around you know not to bother more..

Challenge yourself and others to stop running from task to task, meeting to meeting and e-mail to e-mail. Take 60 seconds just to think. Whether more..

Imagine an undisciplined, overambitious person who tries to juggle way too many thoughts, words, and actions. In this episode, I challenge you to focus on more..

In this installment, I summarize two related Harvard Business Review articles that tackle the excesses of collaboration. In one, Microsoft leaders reveal research that brought more..

Imagine if someone at work approached you and said, “you should proof-read your e-mails before sending them.” Or picture a family member or friend saying, more..

Imagine if your boss told your team in a very calm, matter-of-fact tone that your answers just weren’t good enough. In this episode, I share more..

Some people approach any writing assignment with trepidation and apprehension. Can I get my point across? Will I be able to say it the right more..

A random experience having lunch at Jimmy John’s got me thinking about a deep problem: why aren’t we ever satisfied? In this episode, I unpack more..

How can you become more realistic and grounded when you communicate and interact with people? Are you setting your sights consistently way too high? Have more..

You can’t lead effectively if you’re always getting interrupted. In this episode, I share a recent conversation with a rising leader and one from my more..

Whether you’re the decision maker or someone recommending or influencing decisions, there’s a hidden reason why people make poor choices. In a fast-paced, noisy world, more..

Call back EP Episode 126 – NOISE Filter: Our 1st and last thought of the day Preparing what we think at the start and end more..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..