Just Saying - The BRIEF Lab

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 .

The brain is an amazing processor, yet we’re constantly losing focus. A deeper look at how multi-tasking is depleting our working memory. The post Episode 30 – Penguins on an Iceberg (Brain Basics Part I) appeared first on Just Saying .

The brain is overworked and we’re sleeping less than ever. Why is it so important for all of us to invest in a good night’s sleep? The post Episode 29 – Go to sleep appeared first on Just Saying .

Activists investors are calling on Apple to start helping parents protect their kids. Former Facebook executives are warning that social media seriously undermines childhood development. Is tech addicting our youth? The post Episode 28 – Are smartphones addictive brain candy for kids? appeared first on Just Saying .

In the U.S., there are 5,000 aircraft in the air at any given time. Yet how many passengers seated in the exit row paid close attention to the safety announcement? Is our safety at risk because of collective inattention? The post Episode 27 – Training people to ignore a safety briefing appeared first on Just Saying .

Why are more and more fans these days not watching the sports they love, but still following them avidly online? The post Episode 26 – Stay tuned. Fans aren’t really. appeared first on Just Saying .

In a survey of 1,000 professionals we disclose and discuss how constant connectivity is affecting our performance. Is always being plugged in helping or hindering us? Download the report The post Episode 25 – The BRIEF Lab Annual Report appeared first on Just Saying .

Nobody wants to be pushed, persuaded, swayed or sold something. Nowadays, powerful persuasion is ironically what’s killing civil discourse and making everyone tune each other out. The post Episode 24 – An argument against persuasion (and for civil discourse) appeared first on Just Saying .

Writing down every word verbatim in the middle of a conversation, call or a meeting is a quick ticket to getting lost in the weeds. Listening, waiting and writing noteworthy notes is what drives big-picture thinkers. The post Episode 23 – Senseless note taking appeared first on Just Saying .