Brie Ragland

Brie Ragland is an executive editor for Multiview's MultiBriefs publications. She is also a writer, proud dog mom and self-proclaimed FRIENDS expert. A graduate of Texas A&M University, Brie strives to find humor and positivity in most situations, and uses that to make her a more creative communicator.

Articles by Brie Ragland

• What to do when you notice your team ‘quiet quitting’

  Quiet quitting is a new trend where employees are finding themselves completely burned out and uninterested…

  Tuesday, August 23, 2022

• Texas teachers keeping HOPE alive this school year

  Texas teachers share hopeful statements for all those invested in education — teachers, coaches, administrators,…

  Monday, August 16, 2021

• 5 things to consider when developing employee communication emails

  Employees (and employers) are experiencing unprecedented levels of new stress these days. Parents are…

  Tuesday, January 12, 2021

• Pivot! How to take your marketing in a new direction

  In an iconic scene from the show "Friends," Ross has purchased a brand-new couch, but decides to deliver…

  Thursday, August 15, 2019

• Making the ‘Snap’ decision to double down on authenticity

  Authentic. Transparent. Real. Those are three words we’re not really accustomed to seeing these days,…

  Monday, August 05, 2019

• For the love of the city: Transforming a community by connecting people

  Architects and city planners tend to think of cities and towns in terms of form, functionality and safety.…

  Tuesday, October 25, 2016

• Working through the grief of an HR reprimand

  ​It's a normal day in the office. You're working away, cracking jokes with your co-worker. Things are…

  Thursday, September 22, 2016

• Tiny homes, big impact — Get in on the movement now

  Kim Lewis, best known as the lead designer behind ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," and innovative…

  Thursday, August 04, 2016

• Chip and Joanna Gaines: Build your business around passion, authenticity

  A packed auditorium of home builders and industry members eagerly awaited the arrival of the Sunbelt…

  Wednesday, August 03, 2016

• Show your administrative professionals how much they mean to you

  Receptionist. Secretary. Executive assistant. Office manager. All-out godsend. They go by many names,…

  Tuesday, April 26, 2016

• Learn to be a better actor from Oscar losers

  This year's Academy Awards brought viewers an abundance of reactions and a few surprises. In fact, with…

  Monday, February 29, 2016

• Best boss ever? Prove it with some employee appreciation

  As an executive-level employee, how many times a day does the following thought cross your mind? "Man,…

  Monday, February 22, 2016

• Why losing members is not all bad

  ​Membership is the lifeblood of all associations — there really is no arguing that fact. Retention…

  Tuesday, December 15, 2015

• What can you do when social media opinions drift into the office?

  Pro-gun or anti-gun. Pro-life or pro-choice. Conservative or liberal. Pepsi or Coke. Kylie or Kendall.…

  Monday, December 07, 2015

• Tall, grande or venti: How full is Starbucks’ marketing cup over Christmas outrage?

  Ah, November. The unofficial start to the holiday season. The creepy costumes and shelves of candy are…

  Tuesday, November 10, 2015

• Don’t phone it in: 10 tips to work from home like a pro

  It's a common misconception for people to think telecommuters are slackers. When you tell someone, "Yeah,…

  Thursday, November 05, 2015

• 6 tricks to survive a bad day in the office

  We all have rough days on the job from time to time. Let's imagine there's a scale from 0-10 — zero…

  Monday, June 15, 2015

• Break the ice with these team-building lessons from the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

  Unless you've recently been living under a rock — meaning you don't participate in social media or…

  Thursday, August 21, 2014

• How to avoid a bodaciously bad graphics gaffe

  Marketing and communications is a tricky business. Take for instance this recent jaw-dropping Teenage…

  Tuesday, July 29, 2014

• Beyond making calls: How tech is changing the fitness industry

  How do we allow people to become more active but stay connected at the same time? This is a question…

  Thursday, July 24, 2014

• Learn from Comcast: Customer service tools to keep you from looking like a tool

  Each day you're probably faced with a barrage of stories providing tips on how to grow your business…

  Tuesday, July 15, 2014

• Your summertime retreat could be a lot closer than you think

  Backyard oasis. These two words instantly take your mind to relaxation and beauty in the comfort of your…

  Wednesday, July 09, 2014

• Micro managing doesn’t necessarily mean what it used to

  Workplace flexibility has proven over and over to go hand in hand with the increased productivity of…

  Tuesday, June 03, 2014

• Don’t be an email jerk

  In my line of work, emailing is more common than actually speaking to another person. No, seriously.…

  Friday, January 10, 2014