Just Saying - The BRIEF Lab

Precise communicators, like snipers, hit the target consistently because they take careful aim. Learn how shooting and speaking relate. Links: Scene from “The Patriot”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8FTbA38yuc   The post Episode 56 – Aim small, miss small appeared first on Just Saying .

So many people ask me about body language. Let’s dive into why an interview scene from Talladega Nights can set you straight. Video Clip :  www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8PP3QU7wjI   The post Episode 55 – What to do with my hands? appeared first on Just Saying .

Learn the basics of awareness management, a vital skill to direct the most precious commodity we have: our attention.   The post Episode 54 – Tune into AM 101 appeared first on Just Saying .

Words that are meant to inspire can often create the “Matt Foley, motivational speaker” effect. Take a look at what’s really at play Matt Foley :  https://youtu.be/1LyqPdZjQTY Put That Coffee Down! :  https://youtu.be/r6Lf8GtMe4M Bluto’s Big Speech :  https://youtu.be/q7vtWB4owdE   The post Episode 53 – Motivational speeches might help the other team appeared first on Just Saying .

Learn to get others around you to dial in quickly with a few basics of focus management (FM), an important skill set in our daily lives. The post Episode 52 – Tune into FM 101 appeared first on Just Saying .

Why do so many people loathe getting and giving feedback? Let’s tackle a tough issue that we all need to improve. The post Episode 51 – Hating the gift of feedback appeared first on Just Saying .

Any car ride can provide a quick way to gauge if your conversations are on track, or driving people crazy. Step in and see. The post Episode 50 – The Uber talk test appeared first on Just Saying .

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 Episode 49 – Saying no appeared first on Just Saying .

Every day, people waste valuable hours stuck in meetings. There are a few ways to get our lives back. The post Episode 48 – Curbing a culture of meetings appeared first on Just Saying .

It’s the quality (and quantity) of our conversations that builds a reputation. Are you at risk or ready for a reward? The post Episode 47 – Did that conversation ruin me? appeared first on Just Saying .

Think of how we act on the first day of a new job versus the last ones. What motivates us to always be our best? The post Episode 46 – Working to get fired or hired appeared first on Just Saying .

Celebrating Father’s Day helped me to recall some of my Dad’s favorite expressions. Three of them really stood out. The post Episode 45 – My father’s three favorite phrases appeared first on Just Saying .

We’re all buried in a daily avalanche of e-mails. What can we do to prevent ours from getting lost in a packed in-box? The post Episode 44 – Unpacking your e-mails appeared first on Just Saying .

People hate being treated like a captive audience. For a close friend, it turned his time of generous giving into a painfully funny story. The post Episode 42 – Not valuing a volunteer appeared first on Just Saying .

Strong narratives can inspire action and bring boring words back to life. For one company, a solid story set them far ahead of the competition. The post Episode 41 – A good story breaks a tie appeared first on Just Saying .

Don’t bury your lead, just say it. People aren’t mind readers. Tell them what you’re going to tell them, then tell them and finally tell them what you’ve told them. The post Episode 40 – Warning: explicit messages appeared first on Just Saying .

Most progress updates leave you scratching your head? Was that a good update or a bad one? Are they on track or headed for disaster? The post Episode 39 – Pitfalls of progress reports appeared first on Just Saying .

There are many terrible types of listening. Explore the common mistakes we all make as lousy listeners. The post Episode 38 – Hey, listen to why it’s so difficult appeared first on Just Saying .

Trying to do everything can leave you with nothing. How can we focus on fewer to get more out of each day? The post Episode 37 – The single most important thing appeared first on Just Saying .

Virtual reality (VR) is coming. Prepare yourselves for bold promises, and an unimaginable curse. The post Episode 36 – Ready, player one appeared first on Just Saying .

Quiet time is critical for us, yet so elusive. Why do we fear those precious moments when we can finally drive the noise out of our hectic heads? The post Episode 35 – The dread of silence appeared first on Just Saying .

Discover why the UK recently created a new ministry for people who are alone and how constant connectivity is driving us all to isolation. The post Episode 34 – The minister for loneliness appeared first on Just Saying .

With way too much competing for our attention, we need to start focusing on our focus. It’s time to invest in awareness management. The post Episode 33 – Focus, people! appeared first on Just Saying .

Corporate speak, jargon and buzzwords are draining the meaning from our minds. Avoid the fancy clichés and speak simply. The post Episode 32 – When words become worthless appeared first on Just Saying .

Infobesity is an addiction. Dealing with the grim reality that information overload is reshaping how our brains work. The post Episode 31 – An info-junkie crack house (Brain Basics Part II) appeared first on Just Saying .