This easytoread book is written in small, topical chunks, which makes it easy to. This book updates her 2009 version titled less clutter. In her book less clutter, less noise, communications pro and author kem meyer reminds her readers in chapter one that they are not in control. Instead, the constant stream of information just turns into noise.
I would like to recommend the book to you, less clutter, less noise by kem meyer. The fine art of limiting yourself to the essential. In fact, she says, good communication is not so much about sending the right message as it is releasing the right response 17. Kem meyers book on church communications strategies, less clutter. Reducing clutter noise in fast ultrasound imaging with transverse. Less clutter, less noise will give you that deeply need perspective. Not only because shes written this book, but because shes shaping how we communicate the gospel more clearly in churches. The principles remain the same but have been updated with fresh content and perspectives in light of the everchanging landscape of communication and media.
Instead, kondos first rule is to tidy by categorydeal with every single one of your. The first and most important step in keeping your home clutter free is to remove the excessive possessions that are stealing our lives, time, and energy. Churches, nonprofits, and business alike can learn how to better communicate to their audience from this book. Incredible clutter transformations be more with less. Join the less clutter, less noise group blog project. In the same way that our things can clutter our surroundings, our thoughts and fears can clutter our minds. Youll find that less clutter, less noise speaks louder than anything. We help you craft communication systems that work for you not the other way around. As clutter disappears youll find that you can think more clearly. For me, the big take away from chapter three are the two key ingredients of advertising or marketing. Quickly establish your expertise through simple techniques you can use now for easy, early success. What was written as a book on church communications turned into a spiritual gutcheck for me. As soon as i read the title, i knew that this was a book i needed to read. If youre a media or communications director at a local church i would.
Kems free ebook smart communications essential list. Your church needs less clutter, less noise wayne hedlund. Dec 30, 2015 dark, quiet, cool but not cold, not too humid or dry, calm and uncluttered thats the perfect setup for sleeping. As i said in the podcast, im giving away two copies of less chaos. More accessories in a room does not equal more or better decor. So find a noisefree room, clear a space near your bed and turn down your. The answer is not in thinking happy thoughts or chanting affirmations. Less clutter, less noise gives you the tools to communicate much more effectively. This joy can be appreciated from day one, not just at the end of the journey. Get your free copy of the simplicity quick start guide. What if you could cut through the chaos and the noise to find a direct route to your audience. Less noise effective communications for an effective. How clutter affects your brain and what you can do about it.
Jul 27, 2009 less clutter, less noise reads more like a blog than a book which im guessing was intentional. Less clutter more life is not a how to book it is a why to book. It allows you to focus on areas in small increments. Oct 03, 2016 this book updates her 2009 version titled less clutter. So when kem released the revised and expanded edition last year and rebranded it less chaos. This isnt some marketing tactic from the publishers. Beyond bulletins, brochures and bake sales by kem meyer yet, order it today. I n this interview, kem meyer discusses her book, less clutter. Outlines accessible steps for simplifying a life by eliminating clutter, noise, and.
Jun, 2017 in 2010 a friend handed me a copy of kem meyers less clutter. A neat freaks illustrated guide to less clutter jessika hepburn. She said some very nice things about my branding faith book as well. If your communications are failing to communicate, this book is a fabulous place to start. Ask these questions to turn your infoclutter back to helpful, joyful, inspiring information. Nov 07, 20 webmds article, clear clutter out of your life, simply states, clutter equals stress. Getting motivated, clutter prevention, clutter reduction, and maintenance. My raving fans from public speeches demanded this book. The less clutter you have around you, the less time you have to spend cleaning. Less noise beyond bulletins, brochures and bake sales, was nearly required reading for each new. It is designed to encourage you to acknowledge your deepest feelings so you can accomplish your work and enjoy your life. How we manage that overload, and how we go about communicating in our own lives and organizations, begins with taking a good look at the why. In 2010 a friend handed me a copy of kem meyers less clutter. The author of this book, lorie marrero is a professional organizer.
But as kem says, a lot has changed since she published it in 2009. When you help clear the path, you help people take their next step toward christ. Less noise beyond bulletins, brochures and bake sales it is authored by kem meyer, self styled as one who used to think church was for outoftouch people who just needed to get a life. Information isnt bad, but too much becomes clutter instead of the inspiration, education, or entertainment its meant to be. In this book, kem unpacks the proven strategies for communicating effectively with solutions and principles that build trust with your. I was given the book, less clutter more life, as a gift. Dark, quiet, cool but not cold, not too humid or dry, calm and uncluttered thats the perfect setup for sleeping. What if you could cut through the chaos and the noise and find the direct route to your audience.
Beyond bulletins, brochures and bake sales by kem meyer 2009, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Frugal mindset leads to less noise and clutter thrifty. A neat freaks illustrated guide to less clutter jessika. Beyond bulletins, brochures and bake sales it is authored by kem meyer, self styled as one who used to think church was for outoftouch people who just needed to get a life. Conversely, the fewer items we own, the easier it is to keep clutter at a minimum. Kem meyer is the communications director at one of the most innovative churches in america, granger community. Updated and revised from kems original release less clutter, less noise. Less clutter more life is a beautifully written and photographed book which gives you the tools and skills to not only organize your life but eliminate the psychological baggage that physical clutter creates. If you work from home, for example, you have to stay disciplined in order to not become distracted. When information becomes clutter and noise be more with less. Leo and i wrote the clutterfree book to help you understand the emotion behind holding onto clutter and to give you the motivation and momentum to let it go and live without it forever.
Once you stop, its likely the throng of thoughts will flood back in. Slides from recent full day workshop based on the book less clutter. Kem meyer, communication director at granger community church. Frugal mindset leads to less noise and clutter thrifty shopper. I would like to point out the joy that can be found in reducing the clutter in your home. I was reminded that it is all too easy to hide behind calendars and inboxes and todo lists instead of creating space to value. Podcast episode no 3 interview kem meyer less chaos.
And because joshua is a longtime practitioner with sound credibility, the. Maybe you can relate to how they feelbombarded, skeptical, stressed, overloadedlooking for. Having a clean home is a good thing, but getting it clean is literally a chore. We feel the weight and burden of our clutter, and we tire of cleaning and. It was a book that helps deal with the stuff or clutter that we emotionally attach to symbols, objects. What was written as a book on church communications turned into. Why are these the key guidelines for good communication, in your mind. Whether corporate or interpersonal, were bombarded by communication. Were giving away a free copy of kems book, less clutter less noise, to one lucky reader today. The fine art of limiting yourself to the business and in life. Less clutter, less noise challenges us in a clear and fresh way to communicate to our congregation with cultural relevance.
Webmds article, clear clutter out of your life, simply states, clutter equals stress. If youre interested in decluttering the danish way, you should check out lenas book, goodbye clutter, hello freedom if youre eyeballing your heaving bookshelves, youll be pleased to hear its available as an ebook. I was reminded that it is all too easy to hide behind calendars and inboxes and todo lists instead of creating space to value be over do. I came across kem meyer a few years ago when i spent the day in my office listening to the nines webinar conference. In his latest book, the more of less, joshua becker leads you through the steps of finding. This book should be on the shelf of anyone who works at a church. Less noise effective communications for an effective church should be required reading for anyone on staff at a church.
Jun 05, 2009 as soon as i read the title, i knew that this was a book i needed to read. Less noise beyond bulletins, brochures and bake sales, was nearly required reading for each new fishhooker and for many of our clients. All you have to do is post a comment here so we have a way to get in touch with you if youre the winner. Nov 30, 2011 your blog and your book are called less clutter. If youd like to know more about the most important principles we learned during our journey into living with less, youll find great value in our book, simplify. The articles talks about ways clutter stresses us out, things like losing important items like keys and cell phones, missing work deadlines, and working longer than we have to because we have to sift through piles to find what we need. Kem meyer, communication director at granger community church, gives practical and simple strategies for communicating clearly in her first bookless clutter. Mar 26, 2009 packed with short illustrations and reallife stories, this book is written for leaders in todays attentiondeficit world, making it easy to grab, read and use anytime. Less clutter, less stress ornish lifestyle medicine. Big horns intro performs audionautix with a creative commons attribution license. Less clutter equals less stress the mentality behind. Space to think, to work, or to dance around the living room. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. The words in it will be just as true 100 years from today as they are today.
What better way to get some inspiration than a decluttering book. Beyond bulletins, brochures and bake sales had a tremendous impact on how we get our message across to our congregation and community. She deals with a number of issues, always with short page pieces. As messages became more plentiful and diverse, it became a challenge to not get lost in our own flurry. Beyond bulletins, brochures, and bake sales, author kem meyer provides readers with practical steps, thought provoking questions, exercises to work through with your team, great lists, concrete real life examples, and compelling, compact, and transferable ideas. Id always tackled clutter by roomtake on the office first, the bedroom next. How to make a room look less crowded home guides sf gate. Less clutter, less noise by kem meyer is filled with insight into how to communicate effectively with the people in your church and your community.
If youre a media or communications director at a local church i would encourage you to follow kem and check out her blog on a regular basis. Signup to be one of 15 guest bloggers to blog through the book with us beginning january 10. Why less clutter, less noise makes sense in my mind. She stands as a voice of reason in church communication, always returning the conversation to whats really important. I love her blog name less clutter, less noise and that was the workshop she did for a packed room yesterday. Less clutter less noise if you have not picked up a copy of less clutter less noise. I thought it was a book about eliminating clutter that we often collect via mail, newspapers, etc. Its extremely practical too, with a ton of great ideas. However, with 91 transmissions maximum frame rate of 50 framess, the method is less effective since the original image already has a low clutter noise and a.
Packed with short illustrations and reallife stories, this book is written for leaders in todays attentiondeficit world, making it easy to grab, read and use anytime. To sleep better, stay cool and cut clutter wellness us. In conclusion, thrifting and a frugal lifestyle have afforded me multiple gains. Sometimes clutter can physically obstruct your path in a hazardous or irritating way. A marvelous resource for myself, my business and the communications team at our church. But youll discover some important perspectives on church growth that you wont find elsewhere. Do you ever wonder why people today arent getting your message. Think about dusting a shelf full of precious moments, versus spending that time doing anything else. To sleep better, stay cool and cut clutter wellness us news.
Clutter is the enemy of a room of any size, making the space feel cramped, crowded and uncomfortable. If you are responsible for anything in a church, you can learn from this book. Kem meyer on effective communication the brook network. Now, after having left the business world, kem is the communications director at granger community church. Here are four reasons why this book makes me smile.