Just Saying - The BRIEF Lab

The point of this podcast is to help you become an effective and efficient communicator. The topics that we discuss tackle many of the most pressing issues that people face in a world flooded by information, interruptions and distractions. The promise is

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Ep. 381 – Having the meeting end(ing) in mind

Posted November 2, 2025 • 00:13:05

In meetings, it’s easy to run out of time. Participants rarely allocate sufficient time to summarize what’s been discussed and assign action items...

Ep. 380 – The B.E.S.T. Meeting Method

Posted October 19, 2025 • 00:15:13

When Amazon infamously ditched PowerPoints in meetings and opted to use a six-page written narrative format, many professionals took notice of their...

Ep. 379 – Your boss doesn’t have time for you

Posted October 5, 2025 • 00:14:27

What happens when managers have too many people and priorities to handle? A recent Wall Street Journal article highlighted a growing concern...

Ep. 378 – Roles, recommendations, and re-caps

Posted September 14, 2025 • 00:14:02

Polished leaders all master these three areas. They can frame their role powerfully, share courses of action convincingly, and summarize complexity...

Ep. 377 – You’re speaking dolphin

Posted August 31, 2025 • 00:14:53

We can speak very different languages, from finance, tech and science to logistics, legal and engineering. What are some simple ways to increase your...