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How to Answer Tough Questions: Collage a red question mark with a hand on the background of the target. The concept of the question of communication and assistance in finding an answer and solution. High quality photo

How Leaders Answer Tough Questions

Close reading: Male student reading a book in the library

Close Reading Leads to Clear Writing

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You Are The Editor in Chief (Not the AI Tool)

Humanity first concept showing two business men talking to each other about their tech work.

Humanity First: Why AI Should Sharpen You, Not Speak For You

Dumbing it down is not the same as simplification: Red paper plane flying straight through maze with dotted path on dark background, symbolizing the simplification of the complex.

The Fear of Dumbing it Down

Three rows of presentation images.

Six Pivots for a Better Presentation

Illustration: boring topic and bored audience.

Don’t Apologize for a Boring Topic. Fix It.

Line drawing of endless context camping and a disinterested audience

Context Camping is Killing Your Message

Pencil drawing of TOWER and SPEAR in a business context.

From TOWER to SPEAR

BRIEF Meetings. A young woman is losing her patience with a long-winded meeting.

Five Flaws That Sabotage Meetings—and How to Fix Them

Image of a time-starved executive sitting at his desk with his head in his hands

Your Boss Doesn’t Have Time for You

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Confusion is a Business Killer

How to Answer Tough Questions: Collage a red question mark with a hand on the background of the target. The concept of the question of communication and assistance in finding an answer and solution. High quality photo

How Leaders Answer Tough Questions

Close reading: Male student reading a book in the library

Close Reading Leads to Clear Writing

Editor in chief: Illustration of the editorial process using a red pen and piece of paper

You Are The Editor in Chief (Not the AI Tool)

Humanity first concept showing two business men talking to each other about their tech work.

Humanity First: Why AI Should Sharpen You, Not Speak For You

Dumbing it down is not the same as simplification: Red paper plane flying straight through maze with dotted path on dark background, symbolizing the simplification of the complex.

The Fear of Dumbing it Down

Three rows of presentation images.

Six Pivots for a Better Presentation

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Press Release: BRIEF Team Builder

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What is SITREP Storytelling?

how to express emotions

Honestly and briefly communicate your emotions in words

BELT - Brief Experiential Learning Technique

Help your team deliver an effective training program

Case Study: Turner Team Sets New Status Quo

Message Lost in Translation

Humanity first concept showing two business men talking to each other about their tech work.

Humanity First: Why AI Should Sharpen You, Not Speak For You

Dumbing it down is not the same as simplification: Red paper plane flying straight through maze with dotted path on dark background, symbolizing the simplification of the complex.

The Fear of Dumbing it Down

Three rows of presentation images.

Six Pivots for a Better Presentation

Illustration: boring topic and bored audience.

Don’t Apologize for a Boring Topic. Fix It.

Line drawing of endless context camping and a disinterested audience

Context Camping is Killing Your Message

Pencil drawing of TOWER and SPEAR in a business context.

From TOWER to SPEAR

BRIEF Meetings. A young woman is losing her patience with a long-winded meeting.

Five Flaws That Sabotage Meetings—and How to Fix Them

Image of a time-starved executive sitting at his desk with his head in his hands

Your Boss Doesn’t Have Time for You

Photo of a man standing in fog surrounded by directional signs

Confusion is a Business Killer

An image of a broken shower head used as a metaphor for speaking with a sense of urgency and clarity.

Speak with Urgency and Clarity

Illustration of six men and women thinking about the ultimate question.

Dare to Ask the Ultimate Question

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Strong Conversations, or Perfect Presentations?

Case Study: Turner Team Sets New Status Quo

Case Study: Warrior Transition Battalion

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Press Release: BRIEF Team Builder

Staying Sane for Holidays: 4 Tips for Managing Your Digital Devices

Productivity-Pain-Points

The Big 3 Productivity Pain Points at Work

Pitch a Bright Idea

Podcast: How to Pitch a Bright Idea

Don't oversell your idea

Why Overselling a Good Idea is a Real Buzz Kill

Dumbing it down is not the same as simplification: Red paper plane flying straight through maze with dotted path on dark background, symbolizing the simplification of the complex.

The Fear of Dumbing it Down

Illustration: boring topic and bored audience.

Don’t Apologize for a Boring Topic. Fix It.

Line drawing of endless context camping and a disinterested audience

Context Camping is Killing Your Message

Pencil drawing of TOWER and SPEAR in a business context.

From TOWER to SPEAR

Image of a time-starved executive sitting at his desk with his head in his hands

Your Boss Doesn’t Have Time for You

Photo of a man standing in fog surrounded by directional signs

Confusion is a Business Killer

Photo of two dolphins above water

Jargon Kills Clarity (or: Stop Speaking Dolphin)

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Press Release: BRIEF Team Builder

Ask for favors, illustration of speech bubbles with please and thank you.

Three Reasons We Don’t Ask for Favors

Abstract flying golden sphere and the others following it, symbolizing thought leadership concepts.

Thought Leader or Thoughtless Leader?

An image of a broken shower head used as a metaphor for speaking with a sense of urgency and clarity.

Speak with Urgency and Clarity

Illustration of six men and women thinking about the ultimate question.

Dare to Ask the Ultimate Question

How to Answer Tough Questions: Collage a red question mark with a hand on the background of the target. The concept of the question of communication and assistance in finding an answer and solution. High quality photo

How Leaders Answer Tough Questions

Dumbing it down is not the same as simplification: Red paper plane flying straight through maze with dotted path on dark background, symbolizing the simplification of the complex.

The Fear of Dumbing it Down

Line drawing of endless context camping and a disinterested audience

Context Camping is Killing Your Message

Pencil drawing of TOWER and SPEAR in a business context.

From TOWER to SPEAR

BRIEF Meetings. A young woman is losing her patience with a long-winded meeting.

Five Flaws That Sabotage Meetings—and How to Fix Them

Image of a time-starved executive sitting at his desk with his head in his hands

Your Boss Doesn’t Have Time for You

Photo of two dolphins above water

Jargon Kills Clarity (or: Stop Speaking Dolphin)

Ask for favors, illustration of speech bubbles with please and thank you.

Three Reasons We Don’t Ask for Favors

Abstract flying golden sphere and the others following it, symbolizing thought leadership concepts.

Thought Leader or Thoughtless Leader?

A mountain peak with a flag planted at the summit, surrounded by clouds and sunlight breaking through, symbolizing achievement and vision.

3 Ways to Communicate Like a Boss

A landscape-oriented collage featuring a monochrome photograph of a person working on a laptop with a neutral or slightly frustrated expression.

Focus on What Matters Most

Are you “phubbing” your relationships?

Photo of two dolphins above water

Jargon Kills Clarity (or: Stop Speaking Dolphin)

Are you “phubbing” your relationships?

5 Tips for More Productive Meetings

4 Ways to Improve Your Holiday Season with 1 Little Word

Staying Sane for Holidays: 4 Tips for Managing Your Digital Devices

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

Why you need to protect yourself from Noise

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Press Release: BRIEF Team Builder

Five Ways to Neutralize the Noise Around the Coronavirus

Why Is Everyone Tuning Me Out? Six Ways to Be Heard at Work

Dangers of Distracted Parenting: Why Your Noise Addiction Is Bad for Your Kids (and How to Reconnect with Them)

Why Is Everyone Tuning Me Out? 6 Ways to Be Heard at Work

The New Year’s Noise Diet: Why You Should Cut the Empty “Brain Calories” in 2020

A Less Noisy New Year: 12 Small Changes to Make in 2020 to Break Your Technology Addiction

Is Too Much “Noise” Making Us Miserable at Work? (and 10 Ways to Quiet It)

Raising Healthy, Happy Kids in a World of Noise

Nine Things You Can Do Right Now to Reduce Screen Time

15 “Magical Moments” You’ll Be Glad You Didn’t Miss When You Ban the Phone from Your Holiday Gathering

Say No to Noise and Yes to Knowledge; New Book Teaches Us How