Why Commit to Lean Communication?

Professional leaders recognize the value of concise communication as a core skill that sets them apart. Brevity forces clearer thinking, which leads to better decisions and results.

Reduce time spent in meetings, briefings and your “inbox”
Make better decisions faster based on clear, consistent information
Develop consensus that unifies effort and encourages follow-through
Enhance understanding of your mission and message
Improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
Ensure clarity to reduce confusion and re-work

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Tuning In, Tuning Out: Technology is the New Noise

PROFESSIONALS CHECK THEIR EMAIL 0 TIMES PER HOUR

A PROFESSIONAL IS INTERRUPTED 0 TIMES PER DAY

A PROFESSIONAL HAS AN 0 SECOND ATTENTION SPAN

A PROFESSIONAL CHECKS THEIR PHONE 0 TIMES PER DAY

AN ESTIMATE OF 0 PERCENT OF PEOPLE MULTITASK DURING MEETINGS

THERE ARE 0 MILLION MEETINGS PER DAY IN THE U.S.

MORE THAN 0 BILLION DOLLARS IS SPENT ON UNPRODUCTIVE MEETINGS

AN ESTIMATE OF 0 MILLION DOLLARS LOST AMONG FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES ANNUALLY

A recent survey of professionals completed by The BRIEF Lab, reveals an interesting tendency: The more technologically “connected” we are, the more turned-off we are, mentally. Learn how to take the first steps to improve your focus, your work output, and your life. Download the full report today.

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The Dread of Silence: Why is it so hard to stop the Noise?

Stop right now and listen to what’s around you. What do you hear? Music? An alert from your phone? A news anchor chattering on the TV or radio? The nonstop noise that surrounds us doesn’t abate. Our focus as a society is dwindling, and we’re becoming mentally anemic, consuming useless information with little value. Clearly, […]
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Why you need to protect yourself from Noise

It’s time to set off an alarm: the world is going deaf. In this age of constant notifications and readily accessible information, we’ve become so distracted by noise that it threatens our existence. It’s becoming harder and harder to tune in to the essentials and tune out what drowns us. It’s vital we address these […]
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Announcing My New Book – Noise: Living and Leading When Nobody Can Focus

We are in an unnerving moment in history: information is becoming more of a threat than a reward. Smartphones, laptops, tablets, and smart watches. Screens in cars, airports, gas stations, classrooms, offices, hospitals, and hotels. The constant buzzing of a 24-hour news cycle. The list goes on. What? Did you just miss that? Maybe you […]
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Case Study: Turner Team Sets New Status Quo

Turner (a unit of WarnerMedia) operates a large-scale, ad-supported media business spanning a number of premiums content brands, including Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, CNN, TBS, TNT, truTV and Turner Sports. But, as the ad business continues to evolve at an accelerated rate, a core team helping to support the company’s revenue operations realized the immediate benefit of creating new standards for day-to-day communications.
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Case Study: Warrior Transition Battalion

The U.S. Army Warrior Transition Battalion has an amazing mission, but you couldn’t tell by hearing its leaders and staff explain it. The message was lost in translation and it hurt to hear it.
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Message Lost in Translation

We’ve all been there. On a conference call, at a sales conference, in a meeting in which someone is communicating a new sales pitch or a new product, or explaining a new corporate initiative or a major change in company leadership. The meeting ends, and some people seem to understand what to do next, while others shrug their shoulders and resume their day as if nothing has changed.
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One thing at a time

How do you regain control when there are so many things competing for your attention? The key to productivity isn’t multitasking – it’s single-minded focus. Productive people know how to focus on one thing at a time.
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Let's Stop Inviting Everyone to Meetings

Think about the last few meetings you attended. How many people were there? Did everyone contribute in a valuable way? Did everyone even talk? Were people on their laptops and, if so, was it to take notes or to catch up on emails?
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Free Webinar: Running BRIEF Meetings

Due to popular demand we are re-presenting this topic. Sign up for the webinar on July 27th 12:00 CST.
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The enormous hidden cost of bad meetings

Meetings are necessary to get work done. But how can we be sure we’re getting value commensurate with their high cost?
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New series and site for McCormack podcast (“Just Saying”)

The Brief Lab is proud to announce the expansion of Joe McCormack’s podcast series, “Just Saying.” Now in season two, the series helps you become an effective and efficient communicator in an age of information overload.
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How NOT to fire someone

If you are in a leadership role long enough, the time will come when you have to let someone go. While no one is likely to enjoy the way you fire them, you can spare everyone a lot of trouble by avoiding the mistakes below.
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