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We exist to help professionals, Fortune 500 companies and elite military units communicate clearly and concisely so their strategic initiatives get done.

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Meetings are a waste of time.
But breaking the bonds of wasteful meetings means knowing the villains that get in the way: Time, Type, and Tyrant.

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If you liked this week's podcast with Joe McCormack @Joe__McCormack @TheBRIEFLab , please consider giving us a review https://t.co/waNN1AqSeg https://t.co/waNN1AqSeg

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It’s the 250th episode of the Just Saying podcast! Tune in to hear: Give Me a Sign (do not disturb)

If you’re trying to focus to get some important work done and cannot be interrupted, how do the people around you know not to bother you?

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Ever notice the people who have the most to say often know the least about a particular topic?
The truth is: Brevity demands expertise.
Your communication will be clear and concise when you’ve taken the time to become an expert on the matter. #bettercommunication

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Are you brief?

#effectivecommunication #corporatecommunications #bebrief

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Is brevity a better way to influence? Joe - briefly - tackles that question on this week's episode of Just Saying!

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#influencer #brief #effectivecommunication

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Be honest: do you prep for a meeting moments before it begins or do you set aside time to prepare?
When we find quiet time to think and plan, we end up being more concise in our communication and more intentional in the meeting. #meetings #bettercommunication

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Are you an active listener?
A lot of us are terrible listeners and very few will list active listening as a strength.
But being an active listener is a fundamental skill for achieving brevity. It helps you determine what really matters to your audience.
#activelistening

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4 proven techniques to ensure you get better at being BRIEF:
1️⃣Map It. Create a visual outline.
2️⃣Tell It. Say it in fewer words.
3️⃣Talk It. Start a conversation.
4️⃣Show It. Help me imagine what you’re saying.
#effectivecommunication
#communicationiskey #communicationskills

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How often do you employ an outline in your business? Probably not often enough! Outlines help us to be: Prepared, Organized, Contextual, Coherent, and Confident.
#effectivecommunication #corporatecommunication

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The longest, most pointless meeting ever - we've all been there!
Let's say goodbye to pointless meetings. And let's shift our focus to brief, impactful meetings.
How? By focusing on being disciplined, respectful, and well prepared. #effectivecommunication

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Which is these 7 Capital Sins do you fall prey to when trying to be brief?
1. Cowardice
2. Confidence
3. Callousness
4. Comfort
5. Confusion
6. Complication
7. Carelessness
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#EffectiveLeadership #effectivecommunication #communicationskills

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Brevity is an instant stress release! But there are 4 forces at play that keep you from being brief in your communication: Information inundation, Inattention, Interruptions, and Impatience.
(This is covered in the 2nd chapter of BRIEF: Make a Bigger Impact by Saying Less.)

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Does knowledge, personality, and speaking ability make for a good instructor? Not necessarily!
A good instructor is selfless, authentic, approachable, fun-loving, and consistently clear and engaging communicators.
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Ep. 225: How much thinking do you do? Chances are, if you’re like most of us, you’re not getting in much time for dedicated thought work. It’s time to change that! #thinking #communication

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Curious about how to use Slack to communicate effectively within your organization? In our latest blog post, we take you behind the scenes at The Brief Lab to show you how it’s done. https://t.co/eZeLaUD60X

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Lessons in Transition (part 2). 3 tips to clarify your vision in preparation for a career move or change. Episode 223: https://t.co/UUCxMqA0K7

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When you're ending a career, starting a new one, or simply changing jobs, you need to succinctly explain your value. Defining what you had previously done in clear & concise terms will be the bridge to help people refer, connect, and even hire you. Ep 222 https://t.co/xuZnjx2esh

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How does that feel? For many of us, expressing emotions feels treacherous. In Ep.221, Joe shares a few practical ways to make this feel easier and serve as a better way to start longer, clarifying conversations with someone else. https://t.co/PGtlXrR2zc

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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/7rhdvQD8Xh