The Narrative Map: What it is and How to Use it

Jan 27, 2016 | BRIEF

Reading Time: 2 minutesDuring the course of many years, I developed a methodology to organize and deliver corporate narratives. Earlier in my career, I used basic visual mind maps that helped clients outline and gain consensus on their core message. Eventually, I saw...

What Separates the Exceptional Leaders from the Average?

Jan 26, 2016 | Leadership

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe all aim to become exceptional leaders, to inspire our teams beyond their job description, to inspire them to create and become better professionals, and to become better human beings in the process. But how do you become a great leader? Are...

Five Common Leadership Mistakes You Need to Avoid

Jan 20, 2016 | Leadership

Reading Time: 2 minutesRegardless of your experience, being a leader is never easy. Not every decision you make will be a good one, but they say the best way to learn is from your own mistakes. That said, there are some mistakes you can avoid. You can be a better...

Brigadier General (ret.) Richard Gross Joins The Brief Lab Team

Jan 19, 2016 | Leadership

Reading Time: 2 minutesBrigadier General (ret.) Rich Gross is a master in brevity and passionate about helping senior leaders communicate more clearly and concisely. I met him several years ago, and was very happy when he agreed to talk with me for Brief: Make a...

Ensure the Success of Your Meetings in Two Easy Steps

Jan 13, 2016 | Business

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe all love to hate meetings. We think we’d save a lot of our working time if it weren’t for meetings. While that certainly is true in many cases, some meetings are necessary to get your team up-to-date on a project, to share company’s news and...