The Productivity Challenge: Meetings as a Major Distraction “What gets in the way of your productivity at...
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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...
Take Your Career Into Your Own Hands
Your career is not your father’s career. The days when someone else decided what you did, when you did it, and how you...