5 Key Interview Insights to Hire Right The first time I conducted an interview, I focused a lot of attention on the...
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How to cut meetings in half
The Productivity Challenge: Meetings as a Major Distraction “What gets in the way of your productivity at...
Executive presence: why rising stars fall short
A few years ago I met an aspiring business consultant with all the signs of a rising star. Let’s call her...
4 powerful words to trim meetings and reports
The Value of Acronyms in Communication We love our acronyms in the military. Even though it can sound like we’re...
How to fix a broken Elevator Pitch
“So what do you do professionally?” Seems like a simple question, right? Then why do so many of us struggle with...
Join Churchill’s Fight Against TMI
I recently spent time working closely with a team of Navy SEALs who confessed they are dealing with a serious problem:...
Multitasking at meetings lowers your IQ
What's wrong with multitasking during meetings? Well, think of the most important business decision your facing right...
[Spoiler Alert] This email trick will rescue your reader
Ever notice how many of your colleagues write emails like they're telling a story, saving the ending for last? That...
“BRIEF” Named to Special Operations Command’s Reading List
A few years ago I wrote a book called “BRIEF” to help our military’s elite special operations forces communicate...