Clarity At Work: A Trilogy
Discover Joe McCormack’s “Clarity At Work” trilogy of books — essential reads for mastering brevity, overcoming the temptation of noise, and achieving focus through silence.
It’s a fact of life: Constant interruptions and overwhelming information threaten to derail productivity, and clarity is more than a professional skill—it’s a necessity.
Author and entrepreneur Joseph McCormack’s trilogy of books, Clarity At Work, is the leader’s guide to achieving clarity in every aspect of your professional life. Each book in this powerful series focuses on a distinct element of communication, and together they provide the ultimate recipe for anyone who wants to think, act, and speak clearly and concisely.
This trilogy tells the story of how we achieve daily victories of precious clarity at work! Join us as we wage battle and win deliberately and decisively!
NOISE: Living and Leading When Nobody Can Focus
In our story, NOISE emerges as the villain. We succumb to its allure and irresistible temptations throughout the day. Helplessly and carelessly consuming it, we feel little gain and lots of pain.
“Noise is the book we all need right now. It’s practical, timely, and a wake-up call for leaders everywhere.”
— Amazon Reviewer
Statistics
The average worker is interrupted 50-60 times per day, leading to a loss of 2-3 hours of productive work time.
—Source: American Psychological Association
BRIEF: Make a Bigger Impact by Saying Less
Our sword is brevity — cutting through the chaotic clutter of waves of meaningless words, chaotic collaboration, and constant connectivity.
“This book will change the way you communicate forever. It’s a must-read for leaders at all levels.”
— Amazon Reviewer
Statistics
92% of people multitask during meetings, but concise communication can increase productivity by up to 20%.
—Source: Harvard Business Review
Quiet Works: Making Silence the Secret Ingredient of the Workday
Our shield is QUIET — protecting our minds from the noisy barrage so we have a time and a place to think.
“Silence has never been more relevant in today’s noisy world. ‘Quiet Works’ is a brilliant guide to incorporating silence into your daily routine.”
— Amazon Reviewer
Statistics
Studies show that incorporating silence into the workday can reduce stress by 25% and increase productivity by up to 40%.
—Source: Journal of Environmental Psychology
Clarity at Work: Helping Professionals Work Better Together and Alone
Collaboration or concentration? Professionals need both.
The Clarity At Work trilogy will show you how to leverage planned periods of collaboration (working together) and concentration (quiet work alone) to help you and your teams operate with brevity and clarity.
