Joe McCormack
Founder of The Brief Lab and author of Brief, Noise, and Quiet Works who trains military leaders and Fortune 500 executives to communicate with clarity and to build quiet into work for better thinking and leadership.
Best podcasts with Joe McCormack
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Nov 14, 2025 • 56min
132: Joe McCormack — Special Operations Communication Expert Shares How to Say Less, Communicate With Clarity, and Lead With Quiet Confidence
In this engaging discussion, Joe McCormack, Founder of The Brief Lab, shares his expertise in clear communication and leadership. He emphasizes noise as a major obstacle, advocating for 'brief' as a sword and 'quiet' as a shield. Joe reveals why brevity demands more preparation, introducing three levels of detail to avoid information overload. He underscores the importance of quiet time for deep thinking and offers practical strategies like starting meetings with silence to enhance focus. Discover how AI can complement quiet work for effective leadership.
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Oct 24, 2022 • 44min
Elite Communications Skills as a Competitive Advantage, Think Clearly and Communicate Concisely with Joe McCormack
Joe McCormack, founder of The BRIEF Lab and author of 'BRIEF' and 'NOISE', shares his insights on mastering lean communication in today’s distraction-filled world. He emphasizes the power of purposeful listening and how it can transform conversations. McCormack discusses the balance of concise communication in meetings, the necessity of quiet reflection for leaders, and how intentional dialogue fosters deeper connections. He also provides practical tips for enhancing communication skills, aiming to make our messages clearer and more impactful.
