Joe McCormack

Host of the a podcast series "Just Saying". Author of BRIEF (Wiley, 2014 release). Founder/Managing Director of @TheBRIEFLab.

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@TheQuietWorkpl If you don’t tell people you need quiet to concentrate, how would they know?

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If our condition were truly happy, we would not seek diversion from it in order to make ourselves happy. -Blaise Pascal https://t.co/X3FLPYWYzT via @QuoteTab

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Struggling to stay sane during the holidays? Your phone & laptop might be derailing you. Here are 4 tips to manage them, instead of letting them manage you. https://t.co/Fw38VOkajm

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This holiday season, give the gift of present listening. It's free! https://t.co/HNEGLjPWZV #communication #holidayshopping

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My book is now officially available! Grab your copy today to start managing the Noise around you. If you find the book valuable after reading, please consider writing a review on Amazon. Thanks for your continued support! https://t.co/5r8kRxbir7 #bebetter #bebrief #nonoise

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Podcast Episode 84 – Napoleon Dynamite
This hilarious, moronic cult-classic comedy holds the keys to making a connection with an audience and maintaining it to the end.
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@addisoncorbin21 Hey Addison, thank you for the invite. Could you send me your contact info so I can ask you some more questions? https://t.co/BVDLYT2AYj

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New Podcast Episode 67 – Talking yourself through adversity
In a moment of serious difficulty, pain, challenge or set back, can you hear the rising voice of an inner critic? How can we change that negative influence?
https://t.co/23LvQLDFwi

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Episode 63 – Asking much better questions
Why are most of us are not naturally gifted at crafting great questions? After all, it’s the key to unlocking better conversations and building stronger connections.

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Napoleon turned to his corporal to check if the battle plan could be easily explained. Why are so many leaders destined for defeat before they even begin?

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Our open work environments are a battle of fostering creativity and collaboration versus privacy and protection from constant distractions.

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One thing at a time https://t.co/SyXlCuP1IY

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Episode 53 – Motivational speeches might help the other team
Words that are meant to inspire can often create the “Matt Foley, motivational speaker” effect. Take a look at what’s really at play.

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Episode 52 – Tune into FM 101
Learn to get others around you to dial in quickly with a few basics of focus management (FM), an important skill set in our daily lives.
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Episode 51 – Hating the gift of feedback
Why do so many people loathe getting and giving feedback? Let’s tackle a tough issue that we all need to improve.
https://t.co/MhA6Y0QQsn…gift-of-feedback/

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Episode 49 – Saying no
There’s power in this short, negative word. Let’s explore some tough steps to tune in by choosing how to tune out.
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Episode 48 – Curbing a culture of meetings
Every day, people waste valuable hours stuck in meetings. There are a few ways to get our lives back.
https://t.co/RrVj5cSISp…ture-of-meetings/

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Did that conversation ruin me?
It’s the quality (and quantity) of our conversations that builds a reputation. Are you at risk or ready for a reward?
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Episode 46 – Working to get fired or hired
Think of how we act on the first day of a new job versus the last ones. What motivates us to always be our best?
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Episode 45 – My father’s three favorite phrases
Celebrating Father’s Day helped me to recall some of my Dad’s favorite expressions. Three of them really stood out.
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