Generated by All in One SEO Pro v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Brief Lab ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://thebrieflab.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Six Pivots for a Better Presentation](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/six-pivots-for-a-better-presentation/) - Six practical pivots to make your next presentation a conversation, not a performance—give a choice, tell a story, shrink the deck, and more. - [Don’t Apologize for a Boring Topic. Fix It.](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/make-a-boring-topic-interesting/) - Struggling to explain a boring topic? Learn four practical ways to make boring material clearer, more engaging, and memorable. - [The Time I Brought Corporate Jargon Home for Dinner](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/time-brought-corporate-jargon-home-dinner/) - There was clearly a need to optimize our dinner conversations. My closest stakeholders needed an agenda adjustment to the talk driving our family meeting time. It first dawned on me we needed to deploy a scalable solution that would meet their unique needs. It had to adaptive, flexible, and efficient, with minimal need for change management. Getting them - [The Narrative Map: What it is and How to Use it](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/the-narrative-map-what-it-is-and-how-to-us-it/) - How can you use a narrative map to deliver your message in a brief manner? Better yet, what is a narrative map? Read on to find out - [How to Become a Great Leader in Five Simple Steps](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/how-to-become-a-great-leader-in-five-simple-steps/) - Becoming a leader for the first time is both exciting and scary. Here are five simple steps that can take you from an average manager to a great leader. - [Five Common Leadership Mistakes You Need to Avoid](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/five-common-leadership-mistakes-you-need-to-avoid/) - Regardless of your experience, being a leader is never easy. To become a better leader, you need to avoid these common leadership mistakes. - [Ensure the Success of Your Meetings in Two Easy Steps](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/ensure-the-success-of-your-meetings-in-two-easy-steps/) - We all love to hate meetings. Here are two easy steps you can take to make sure everything discussed in a meeting gets done. - [Leadership Challenges to Face in 2016](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/leadership-challenges-to-face-in-2016/) - We are nearly halfway through the first quarter of 2016 already. It’s hard to believe. And yet, here we are. While you prepare product launches, move toward expansion in new areas or markets, or create changes inside your organization to match this year’s goals, you may find yourself facing a few, shall we say, leadership challenges. Understanding them and acting accordingly is crucial for your success and the success of your organization. - [Happy Hour Etiquette When You’re the Boss](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/happy-hour-etiquette-when-youre-the-boss/) - Your work as a leader doesn’t end when you leave the office. Here we look at the happy hour etiquette and how to handle an outing for drinks with your team. - [Five Steps to Become a More Productive Leader](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/five-steps-to-become-a-more-productive-leader/) - Leaders' days are flooded with information, from one meeting to another, from emails and social media updates, to multiple “do you have a second” requests, and more meetings. How do you stay productive and on top of things? Here we look at some tips to help you be at your best every time. - [Why You Need to Write Handwritten Notes Again](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/why-you-need-to-write-handwritten-notes-again/) - We rarely pick up a pen and paper to write to each other, these days. We would rather text or use social media messaging, but handwritten notes are beneficial for our physical and mental health. - [Three Reasons Why Mixed Messaging Derails Strategy](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/three-reasons-why-mixed-messaging-derails-strategy/) - Mixed messaging derails strategy and leaders will find themselves spreading inconsistencies through the organization. Here we look at ways to prevent mixed messaging. - [How Brevity Got to The Oscars](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/how-brevity-got-to-the-oscars/) - The Oscars, the most awaited event in Hollywood, brought a pleasant surprise this year: They embraced brevity. How will you apply brevity in your company and work? - [Think Twice Before Calling That Meeting](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/think-twice-calling-meeting/) - Calling a meeting is easy, and so is inviting your team. You just send a bulk calendar invite and you’re done. But the question is: Should you? Here is why you should think twice before calling that meeting. - [6 Tips to Stay Calm Under Pressure](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/tips-to-stay-calm-under-pressure/) - Staying calm under pressure requires a lot of self-control and confidence in your ability to solve everything is thrown at you. Some will say it’s a character trait, others you’re just lucky you’re built this way. But the truth is, staying calm under pressure is a skill anyone can learn. Here is how - [[Spoiler Alert] This email trick will rescue your reader](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/email-trick-will-save-reader/) - Ever notice how many of your colleagues write emails like they're telling a story, saving the ending for last? That works well in books or movies, but not in business. We want to be surprised by a movie’s ending, but we really need business emails to start with a “spoiler”. Remember M. Night Shyamalan’s "The - [How to have those “Tough Conversations” at work](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/how-to-have-those-tough-conversations/) - How many times have you heard “bad news doesn’t get better with age”? One of the most difficult things a leader must do is have tough conversations with co-workers, direct reports, or a boss. Whether it’s counseling someone for poor performance, firing them, or confronting them on their unethical behavior, it’s never easy to pass - [Status Reports: Why Your Boss Tunes You Out](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/status-reports/) - Many professionals highlight their activity in status reports, because it seems to prove they’re doing something. And the problem with this is threefold: In the Weeds: Many of the activities in those status reports don’t need to be spelled out. Employee Time-Burn: The person presenting the status report burns time talking about things that don’t - [The Declaration of Independence: A BRIEF History Lesson](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/the-declaration-of-independence-a-brief-history-lesson/) - To celebrate Independence Day, The Brief Lab presents four surprising facts about our Declaration of Independence. - [Podcast: Writer, Edit Thyself!](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/podcast-self-editing-become-better-writer/) - In this episode of my Just Saying podcast — “Concise Writers are Ruthless Redactors” — I discuss the need to self-edit, a valuable skill for anyone who wants to become a better writer. - [How to Win in Tough Conversations](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/how-to-win-in-tough-conversations/) - Don't count on your attitude, your people skills, or even the fact that you're 'right' to get you to a win. - [Why Is Everyone Tuning Me Out? 6 Ways to Be Heard at Work](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/why-is-everyone-tuning-me-out-6-ways-to-be-heard-at-work/) - Joe McCormack says the more you say, the less people hear. He explains why this happens at work and shares some advice to help you “be brilliant, be brief, and be gone.” Hoboken, NJ (January 2020)—You’re full of great ideas, you just know it! So why do your contributions at work frequently go unnoticed - [What Separates the Exceptional Leaders from the Average?](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/what-separates-the-exceptional-leaders-from-the-average/) - We all aim to become exceptional leaders, to inspire our teams to create and become better professionals. But what separates the best leaders from the good and average? Read more to find out - [How we use Slack to communicate effectively at work](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/how-we-use-slack-to-communicate-effectively-at-work/) - AOL instant messaging was a top pastime of my teenage years. (“Away” messages as a form of personal expression, anyone?) So naturally, I’m thrilled to be working at a company that regularly uses Slack like a well-oiled machine. There’s nothing more frustrating than a sloppy, noisy, messaging environment. At The BRIEF Lab, we teach effective - [How Great Leaders Use Failure to Succeed](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/great-leaders-use-failure-succeed/) - Failure can be life’s greatest teacher, as is evidenced by some of the most successful people in the world. Learn how great leaders use failure to succeed. - [How to Handle Awkward Silence](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/how-to-handle-awkward-silence/) - How do you handle awkward silence? Learn why you shouldn't rush to fill the void or make a speedy exit. Embracing that silence can help you and others. - [What is Flagging in Communication?](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/what-is-flagging-in-communication/) - Learn how flagging in communication can capture your audience's attention and ensure their comprehension and recall of important information. - [Help your team deliver an effective training program](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/help-your-team-deliver-an-effective-training-program/) - How to Create Engaging Training Programs Our focus at The Brief Lab is to help professionals become clear and concise communicators. During these training sessions over the last decade with CEOs, military leaders, and business managers, we’ve had many organizations ask us to train their own instructors on our distinctive communication training approach. They all - [Message Lost in Translation](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/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. - [How to cut meetings in half](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/how-to-cut-meetings-in-half/) - The Productivity Challenge: Meetings as a Major Distraction “What gets in the way of your productivity at work?” I ask this question all the time when I work with leadership teams. I hear a lot of the same answers: interruptions, paperwork, sorting through email, bureaucratic processes, etc. Some are more introspective: “I don’t manage my - [Multitasking at meetings lowers your IQ](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/multitasking-meetings-lowers-iq/) - What's wrong with multitasking during meetings? Well, think of the most important business decision your facing right now. Now, imagine you're in a meeting with an 8-year-old to help you make that decision. How does it turn out? Is the 8-year-old able to assess all the necessary details? Is he able to stay focused on the - [BRIEF progress reports: Two free lessons for your team](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/progress-reports-two-free-brief-lessons-for-your-team/) - You need important information from your team members every week, if not every day. But what do you do when these conversations and emails take so much time that it pulls you away from your most important priorities? If you’re like most leaders we work with, you're frustrated and tired of wasting several hours each - [Own Your Message, Grow Your Influence](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/own-your-message-grow-your-influence/) - There is no faster way to influence others than knowing what message to deliver, and knowing how to own your message by making it personal. - [Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/emotional-intelligence-in-the-workplace/) - Learn why and how to master emotional intelligence in the workplace. Discover how EQ boosts collaboration, communication, and leadership skills. - [Focus on What Matters Most](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/focus-on-what-matters-most/) - Learn to focus on what matters most. Focusing on "the most important thing" improves your productivity, effectiveness, and communication skills. - [One thing at a time](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/one-thing-to-make-your-job-simpler/) - 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. - [5 BRIEF interview insights to hire right](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/5-brief-interview-insights-hire-right/) - 5 Key Interview Insights to Hire Right The first time I conducted an interview, I focused a lot of attention on the resume. That’s because I was inexperienced and didn’t know what the hell I was doing. Experience is important, but as it turns out the preparation and behavior of an interviewee is far more - [4 reasons people tune you out](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/4-reasons-people-tune-you-out/) - 4 Common Mistakes That Make Others Tune You Out at Work Does this question ever cross your mind after a rough conversation with your colleagues or boss? “Why doesn’t anyone seem to listen to me? I have awesome ideas!” Or even better, “Hey that was my idea, why didn’t anyone listen when I mentioned - [Information overload: The science behind bad decisions](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/information-overload-science-behind-bad-decisions/) - When we experience information overload, our brains reach their cognitive limit and our decision-making suffers tremendously. Ladies and gentlemen Elvis has left the building. And it has nothing to do with your intelligence. What if I make the wrong decision? What’s the hardest choice you’ve made recently? Where to eat? Where the kids should go - [How bad communication kills teamwork](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/how-bad-team-communication-kills/) - "Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results." – Andrew Carnegie This article isn’t going to teach you how to build the highest performing team in your line of work. Instead - [Three Reasons We Don't Ask for Favors](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/ask-for-favors/) - Ask for favors—and learn why being clear and concise will make your requests for favors more effective, appreciated, and likely to get a “yes" in response. - [Your Boss Doesn’t Have Time for You](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/your-boss-doesnt-have-time-for-you/) - Learn how to communicate clearly when your boss doesn't have time for you. Master Joe McCormack’s six “P’s” to earn attention in today’s flatter workplaces. - [From TOWER to SPEAR](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/tower-to-spear/) - Turn communication into a system using TOWER to SPEAR. Learn TOWER for writing and SPEAR for speaking to cut noise and make every message count. - [Context Camping is Killing Your Message](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/context-camping/) - Stop context camping. Learn how too much background buries your point—and how to lead with clarity using the BRIEF communication method. - [Five Flaws That Sabotage Meetings—and How to Fix Them](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/five-flaws-that-sabotage-meetings/) - There are five flaws that sabotage meetings. Learn how to run effective meetings that start strong, end early, and make people want to attend. - [Confusion is a Business Killer](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/confusion-is-a-business-killer/) - The real ROI of clear communication isn’t saving time—it’s avoiding confusion. Here’s why confusion is a business killer. - [The 3 C's of Communication: Clear, Concise, Consistent](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/the-3-cs-of-communication-clear-concise-consistent/) - Reading Time: 5 minutes [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]The 3 C’s of Communication: Clear, Concise, Consistent When it comes to effective communication, the 3 C’s – Clear, Concise, and Consistent are essential. In this blog, we - [Jargon Kills Clarity (or: Stop Speaking Dolphin)](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/jargon-kills-clarity-stop-speaking-dolphin/) - Jargon kills clarity, so stop “speaking dolphin.” Learn how to simplify, translate, and sustain clear communication with BRIEF Team Builder. - [Press Release: BRIEF Team Builder](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/press-release-brief-team-builder/) - The BRIEF Lab, the leader in elite communication training, is proud to announce BRIEF Team Builder, a 12-month subscription that extends the impact of training. - [Thought Leader or Thoughtless Leader?](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/thought-leader-or-thoughtless-leader/) - Being a thought leader sounds impressive—but why do it? Learn what makes thought leadership meaningful, and how to lead with clarity that sticks. - [Dare to Ask the Ultimate Question](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/ask-the-ultimate-question/) - What is the ultimate question? Learn how uncover hidden challenges and deepen client relationships with one thoughtful question and an agenda-less conversation. - [Strong Conversations, or Perfect Presentations?](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/conversations-matter-more-than-presentations/) - Strong conversations matter more than perfect presentations. Learn three simple strategies to improve your communication and make every interaction effective. - [Speak with Urgency and Clarity](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/speak-with-urgency-and-clarity/) - Speak with urgency and clarity—stop burying the lead. Play to people's impatience, know what's most important, have a headline, and make your message stick. - [Are You an Inconsiderate Communicator?](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/are-you-an-inconsiderate-communicator/) - Are you an inconsiderate communicator? You might be—and not even know it. See the signs, take the short quiz, and address it before it hurts your reputation. - [What is SITREP Storytelling?](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/what-is-sitrep-storytelling/) - SITREP Storytelling will give you the skills you need to communicate status, readiness, and risks in a way in a way that makes your unit’s story shine. - [Being BRIEF - How to Create an Action Plan – Step 7](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/being-brief-how-to-create-an-action-plan-step-vii/) - Review the Key Steps of the BRIEF Principles Action Plan Welcome to the seventh and final step of the BRIEF principles action plan. Over the course of three weeks we’ve summarized the BRIEF principles to help you reach your goals, better communicate, and captivate your audience. Here is a short review for you: Step 1: - [Why You Should Become BRIEF Certified](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/become-brief-certified/) - We live in a very competitive world, one where an executive’s attention span decreases from one minute to another. With each day, it becomes more difficult to get their attention. If you want to learn how to be brief and stay ahead of your competition, register for our online course. - [Bearing the Heavy Burden of Delivering Bad News](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/bearing-the-heavy-burden-of-delivering-bad-news/) - Breaking bad news to a colleague or boss is like death and taxes: you can’t avoid it. Eventually, we will all face an awkward performance review, have to tell someone they didn’t get the promotion, inform the boss that goals won’t be met this quarter, or even figure out the best way to let someone know they’re being let go. - [Is Bad Communication Costing Your Team?](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/bad-communication-costing-your-team/) - You may not consider your employees’ bad communications skills a part of your profit and loss statement, but you should. - [Are you “phubbing” your relationships?](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/are-you-phubbing-your-relationships/) - How to Strengthen Your Relationships in a Digital World Are you guilty of “phubbing” (i.e., snubbing someone to pay more attention to your phone)? So addicted to your devices and other distractions your face-to-face interactions are superficial? Technology can get the best of people sometimes. Research shows 59% of people checked their work email while - [Announcing My New Book – Noise: Living and Leading When Nobody Can Focus](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/announcing-my-new-book-noise-living-and-leading-when-nobody-can-focus/) - Noise: Strategies for Focused Leadership 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 - [What is Active Listening?](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/active-listening-techniques/) - What is Active Listening? Have you ever been in a conversation where the other person wasn't really listening to what you were saying? Maybe they were distracted, thinking about their own response, or just not interested. It is frustrating and even discouraging. But active listening is a way to ensure that all parties are heard - [A Less Noisy New Year: 12 Small Changes to Make in 2020 to Break Your Technology Addiction](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/a-less-noisy-new-year-12-small-changes-to-make-in-2020-to-break-your-technology-addiction/) - Digital disruptions, random distractions, and 24/7 connectivity are killing our ability to focus—and that hurts our quality of life. Joe McCormack offers some simple, doable changes you can make in the upcoming year to reclaim your most valuable asset: your time and attention. 12 Ways to Reduce Digital Noise and Focus on Life Hoboken, NJ - [Is Too Much “Noise” Making Us Miserable at Work? (and 10 Ways to Quiet It)](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/is-too-much-noise-making-us-miserable-at-work-and-10-ways-to-quiet-it/) - Feeling constantly unfocused, frazzled, and unproductive at work has become “normal”—but it shouldn’t be. Joe McCormack says when we learn how to manage what he calls “noise,” we can improve our focus, accelerate our work output, and dramatically improve our lives. 10 Ways to Reduce Noise and Improve Work Life Hoboken, NJ (December 2019)—Be honest: - [5 Tips for More Productive Meetings](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/4-tips-for-more-productive-meetings/) - How Meetings Waste Time and Productivity As I plan for 2020, one of my resolutions is to share the dangers of noise – the regular distractions, useless information, and mindless chatter in our lives – and provide tools and techniques to help focus on what matters. Meetings are a huge source of noise. This is - [4 Reasons Your Emails are Ignored](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/4-reasons-your-emails-are-ignored/) - Do you ever feel like your emails are ignored by recipients? Of all the reasons to become a brief writer, email may be the most important. - [4 powerful words to trim meetings and reports](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/4-powerful-words-trim-meetings-reports/) - The Value of Acronyms in Communication We love our acronyms in the military. Even though it can sound like we’re speaking in code, some of them are very useful. One of my favorites — and one of the the most useful is NSTR – “Nothing Significant to Report”. If we didn’t have anything useful to - [3 Ways to Communicate Like a Boss](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/3-ways-to-communicate-like-a-boss/) - Learn three key ways to communicate like a boss using the 1-2-1 rule, omitting filler words, and avoiding excuses. Contact The BRIEF Lab to learn more. - [3 Rules: Writing for Washington](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/3-rules-writing-washington/) - The Importance of Concise Writing in Washington D.C. Senior leaders in Washington DC rely heavily on the writing of experts, both on and off their staffs, to keep them informed and facilitate decision-making. A large portion of this information comes across their desk in the form of briefing papers, white papers, info papers, non-papers (don’t - [26 Habits to Help You Silence Noise and Reclaim Your Focus](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/26-habits-to-help-you-silence-noise-and-reclaim-your-focus/) - Simple Strategies to Manage Digital Distractions Yes, we live in a world of constant “noise”—a tsunami of work e-mails, social media updates, never-ending news coverage, and other relentless forms of digital distraction. That’s not going to change. But you don’t have to let it overwhelm you, erode your concentration, fog your thinking and focus, and - [Mastering Business Communication](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/business-communication-mastery/) - Mastering Business Communication: Key Strategies for Success Effective business communication is key to success in any industry. It can greatly impact the way a company functions and its overall success. It boosts employee morale, avoids misunderstandings, and contributes to customer satisfaction. Openness and effective communication foster a positive company culture. The type of communication, whether - [Honestly and briefly communicate your emotions in words](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/honestly-and-briefly-communicate-your-emotions-in-words/) - Moving beyond a too-brief response to spark better, longer conversations How are you doing? How do you feel? How was your weekend? Often, we respond to these innocuous questions with some variation of “I’m fine” and move on. Some would say that is the easiest and briefest answer-- but it's not always the best one. - [Remote workforce activities that get (and keep) teams talking](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/remote-workforce-activities-that-get-and-keep-teams-talking/) - There are plenty of opportunities to stretch communication skills, especially in a crisis. Leaders need to find creative ways to help their teams stay motivated, focused and productive. One of the first areas they can help their teams is personalizing contact among them. Keeping the tone of daily conversations “business as usual” can make any - [Virtual Programs Preps Team for Communications Challenges of Working from Home](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/virtual-programs-preps-team-for-communications-challenges-of-working-from-home/) - BRIEF Remote Workforce Communications Course – How to tele-communicate efficiently The big connectivity shift With continued uncertainty around COVID-19, companies are embracing travel bans and unprecedented work-from-home policies. IT teams are scrambling. But with cameras on every device and cloud access to most platforms, it’s not the technology or connectivity that worries me. - [Five Ways to Neutralize the Noise Around the Coronavirus](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/five-ways-to-neutralize-the-noise-around-the-coronavirus/) - Joe McCormack says 24/7 coronavirus coverage is hurting us in many ways. But don’t blame the media—we need to take responsibility for managing our overconsumption of what he calls “noise.” Hoboken, NJ (March 2020)—Joe McCormack says the coronavirus is bad for your health. What makes him different from the many experts with their grim - [Why Is Everyone Tuning Me Out? Six Ways to Be Heard at Work](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/why-is-everyone-tuning-me-out-six-ways-to-be-heard-at-work/) - Joe McCormack says the more you say, the less people hear. He explains why this happens at work and shares some advice to help you “be brilliant, be brief, and be gone.” Hoboken, NJ (January 2020)—You’re full of great ideas; you just know it! So why do your contributions at work frequently go unnoticed - [Dangers of Distracted Parenting: Why Your Noise Addiction Is Bad for Your Kids (and How to Reconnect with Them)](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/dangers-of-distracted-parenting-why-your-noise-addiction-is-bad-for-your-kids-and-how-to-reconnect-with-them/) - We worry about protecting our kids from the impacts of digital distraction, but we are distracted too. Joe McCormack offers tips for cutting the “noise” and being a more present parent. Hoboken, NJ (January 2020)—Parenting has never been easy. But in the Digital Age—with its texts, emails, endless news cycles, and social media platforms—there’s - [The New Year’s Noise Diet: Why You Should Cut the Empty “Brain Calories” in 2020](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/the-new-years-noise-diet-why-you-should-cut-the-empty-brain-calories-in-2020/) - Filling up on “noise”—Joe McCormack’s word for all forms of digital distraction—won’t add to post-holiday “puffiness,” but it will rob you of your most valuable resource: your attention. Here’s a list of digital distractions to avoid and a plan to help you detox in 2020. Hoboken, NJ (January 2020)—If you’re like most of us, - [4 Ways to Improve Your Holiday Season with 1 Little Word](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/4-ways-to-improve-your-holiday-season-with-1-little-word/) - The holiday season provides a perfect example of the power noise has to distract and overwhelm. If you’re anything like me, you’ve found yourself inundated with noise over the past few weeks. Constant text messages and reminders to attend holiday parties, the regular ding of new offers and discounts from various brands, emails from coworkers - [Raising Healthy, Happy Kids in a World of Noise](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/raising-healthy-happy-kids-in-a-world-of-noise/) - Our kids are so connected that they’re missing out on everything that matters. Joe McCormack wants parents to stop being helpless bystanders and start taking action. He shares insights to help us help our kids discern what’s important and what’s just “noise.” Hoboken, NJ (December 2019)—Our kids are constantly glued to digital devices: - [Nine Things You Can Do Right Now to Reduce Screen Time](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/nine-things-you-can-do-right-now-to-reduce-screen-time/) - Few parents want to give kids unlimited access to social media, video games, texts, and emails. Problem is, these forms of digital distraction are so deeply ingrained in our culture that it’s hard for parents to pull back the reins. Joe McCormack says you don’t have to throw out your kids’ devices or reject the - [Staying Sane for Holidays: 4 Tips for Managing Your Digital Devices](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/staying-sane-for-holiday-4-tips-for-managing-your-digital-devices/) - As we move full speed into the holiday season, most everyone becomes increasingly stressed by their never-ending to-do lists, both personal and professional. The holidays are ripe for multitasking. Everyone is trying to get everything done at once. And you know what’s making it worse? 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Our focus as a society is dwindling, and we’re becoming mentally anemic, consuming useless information with little value. Clearly, - [Why you need to protect yourself from Noise](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/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 - [Say No to Noise and Yes to Knowledge; New Book Teaches Us How](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/say-no-to-noise-and-yes-to-knowledge-new-book-teaches-us-how/) - Too much information and constant connectivity are changing our brains for the worse. With the release of his new book, NOISE, Joseph McCormack hopes to kick off a movement to control our attention and take back the focus we need to live intentional, productive lives. Hoboken, NJ (December 2019)—At work e-mails ding constantly, disrupting - [Eight Things Leaders Can Do to Cut Out “Noise” at Work (and Why We Must)](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/eight-things-leaders-can-do-to-cut-out-noise-at-work-and-why-we-must/) - Information overload and endless digital disruptions are crippling your employees and harming your business. Joe McCormack shares strategies to help employees manage the “noise” so they can stay focused and give you their best. Hoboken, NJ (December 2019)—Remember when we thought “more” was better? In a more innocent time, leaders really believed the more - [Case Study: Turner Team Sets New Status Quo](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/turner/) - 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. - [Case Study: Warrior Transition Battalion](https://thebrieflab.com/blog/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. 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This engaging, informative book will help you: Apply effective, real-world techniques to hone your focus and reduce interference Learn the lessons taught to organizations such as Harley-Davidson, BMO Harris Bank, MasterCard, and the US Army Understand how modern technology can actually strengthen your focus if used correctly Avoid becoming a casualty of “weapons of mass distraction” Noise: Living and Leading When Nobody Can Focus is a valuable resource for leaders and managers seeking to develop laser-sharp focus and apply it to everything you do. - [NOISE Tumbler Cup](https://thebrieflab.com/product/noise-tumbler-cup/) - It’s been a long drive to an unfamiliar town and you are thumbing the radio dial through the static when you catch the clear signal of something that resonates with you. Time to reset your presets so that you can tune out the noise and tune in to what you really want to hear. 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