Episodes

Why are some things pointless? In this episode, I explore what causes some moments to appear to be absurd and how to avoid them. The post Episode 154– Simply pointless appeared first on Just Saying.

Meetings are an enormous source of noise in our lives. I have paired two past episodes that help you manage this time well and make it less maddening. The post Episode 153 – Best of: Curbing a culture of meetings & Meeting agenda design appeared first on Just Saying.

There are plenty of mistakes that we make when communicating. In this week’s installment, we tackle the deepest hole people fall into. The post Episode 152 – Resisting the most common communication impulse appeared first on Just Saying.

Call back episode #49 recorded July 2018 There’s power in this short, negative word. Let’s explore some tough steps to tune in by choosing how to tune out. The post Call Back Episode – Saying no appeared first on Just Saying.

Reading is fundamental yet it’s hard finding time for it. An online great books podcast inspires me to reflect on how to approach the daily battle. The post Episode 150 – The struggle to find time to read appeared first on Just Saying.

Perceptions are reality and we may struggle to speak with each other civilly. I have paired two past episodes that help you peacefully tackle some tough issues in a rough time. The post Episode 149 – Best of: Facts and feelings & Loss of civil discourse appeared first on Just Saying.

It’s easy to make fun of PowerPoint. Since its release more than 30 years ago, has this communication tool become as powerless as people say? Extra Resources: https://thebrieflab.com/resources/ The post Episode 148 – Is PowerPoint really to blame? appeared first on Just Saying.

The new normal will certainly set novel expectations for us all. And working in a remote environment will be one of them with its own rules. The post Episode 147 – New rules in a remote world appeared first on Just Saying.

Many people readily admit they are not strong writers. I dish out a few thoughts to help them take some small steps forward. The post Episode 146 – Terrible writers need some help appeared first on Just Saying.

Everyone is human, but why are we so reluctant to admit mistakes? Authentic leaders can take the blame, when others run for cover. The post Episode 145 – Admitting we were wrong appeared first on Just Saying.

I’ve observed four fatal flaws in thinking that always make it hard for people to follow what you’re saying. The post Episode 144 – Four false assumptions to avoid appeared first on Just Saying.

We are all using the term “virtual” these days but it can be terribly misleading. What are we really trying to say? The post Episode 143 – Defining what “virtual” really means now appeared first on Just Saying.

18 years ago, I was a tech marketer that developed (oddly enough) a sub-specialty in video teleconferencing (VTC) and its role in the SARS pandemic. Today, I marvel at what’s possible for all of us. The post Episode 142 – VTC’s and me: seeing is believing appeared first on Just Saying.

There’s a temptation to trim too much and leave your audience starving. How do you know if you’ve gone too far? The post Episode 141 – That was too brief appeared first on Just Saying.

Listening is always valuable, especially when times get tough. I have paired two past episodes that help you improve this cherished skill. The post Episode 140 – Best of: Why is listening so hard & Asking better questions appeared first on Just Saying.

What are the core characteristics that really effective communicators all share in common? The post Episode 139 – The essential qualities of great communicators appeared first on Just Saying.

The current crisis will teach us many lessons, one of which is the need to stop our frantic movement. What will we learn from this surreal moment in history? The post Episode 138 – Forcing the world to pause appeared first on Just Saying.

When distractions, disruptions and competing priorities charge into our daily lives, how can we use this little word as a powerful defense? The post Episode 137 – Saying no, not now appeared first on Just Saying.

In a way, we are now being forced to be together. I have paired two past episodes that addresses the pressing need for personal connections. Episodes referenced in this weekend’s podcast are: Episode 34: The minister for loneliness – https://podcast.thebrieflab.com/episode-34-the-minister-for-loneliness/ Episode 59: It takes a hurricane to get people to talk- https://podcast.thebrieflab.com/episode-59-it-takes-a-hurricane-to-get-people-to-talk/ The post Episode 136 – Best of: Minister of lon...

Focusing on what unites, not divides us isn’t just a political issue, but one that many leaders need to address. The post Episode 135 – Unified messaging that heals fracture and division appeared first on Just Saying.

As we all face such difficult times, it’s important for us to manage noise even more intentionally. To help you do this, we will now release a “Best of” episode every weekend. These special pairings will draw from the highlights of our previous episodes. Episodes referenced in this weekend’s podcast are: Episode 115: Noise filters: media consumption – https://podcast.thebrieflab.com/episode-115-noise-filters-media-consumption/ Episode 93: The promise of prognosticators – https://podcast.thebr...

When a crisis heats up, it’s easy for information to get amplified into deafening noise. What are a few things to lower the volume? Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KvNt5NG-GM Podcast Episodes to go back to: Episode 49 – Saying no Episode 67 – Talking yourself through adversity Episode 71 – It’s a good time to say thanks Episode 88 – Communicating when you’re on edge Episode 93 – The promise of prognosticators The post Episode 133 – Managing noise in a time of crisis appeared first on ...

Being clear sometimes means needing to be precise. Other times, it’s just like splitting hairs. The post Episode 132 – That might be the wrong word appeared first on Just Saying.

Most instruction is long, tedious and boring. Teachers drone on, students tune out. Crafting a story can create a spark that fires them up. The post Episode 131 – Storytelling as a valuable tool for teaching appeared first on Just Saying.