I thought it was a book about eliminating clutter that we often collect via mail, newspapers, etc. 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. It was a book that helps deal with the stuff or clutter that we emotionally attach to symbols, objects. Instead, the constant stream of information just turns into noise. It allows you to focus on areas in small increments. 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. She said some very nice things about my branding faith book as well. How to make a room look less crowded home guides sf gate. Join the less clutter, less noise group blog project. I was so intrigued and delighted by her approach and expertise that i made her book mandatory reading for. Why are these the key guidelines for good communication, in your mind. 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.
But youll discover some important perspectives on church growth that you wont find elsewhere. It will help you see all those issues that your church visitors and even members see every time they walk in your front door, read a brochure or attend a special event. The less clutter you have around you, the less time you have to spend cleaning. As i said in the podcast, im giving away two copies of less chaos. Frugal mindset leads to less noise and clutter thrifty. Whether corporate or interpersonal, were bombarded by communication. Less clutter, less noise reads more like a blog than a book which im guessing was intentional. Jul 27, 2009 less clutter, less noise reads more like a blog than a book which im guessing was intentional. Jan 17, 2011 i have found kem meyers book less clutter.
Less clutter less noise if you have not picked up a copy of less clutter less noise. If youre a media or communications director at a local church i would. This joy can be appreciated from day one, not just at the end of the journey. If your communications are failing to communicate, this book is a fabulous place to start. Churches, nonprofits, and business alike can learn how to better communicate to their audience from this book.
As soon as i read the title, i knew that this was a book i needed to read. Less clutter more life is not a how to book it is a why to book. As clutter disappears youll find that you can think more clearly. Incredible clutter transformations be more with less. We need to spend less time creating content and more time helping people connect with and make sense of content that already exists. Webmds article, clear clutter out of your life, simply states, clutter equals stress. A neat freaks illustrated guide to less clutter jessika. Kem meyer, communication director at granger community church, gives practical and simple strategies for communicating clearly in her first bookless clutter. So when kem released the revised and expanded edition last year and rebranded it less chaos. This book is a must have for anyone in church communications as she saks the question. 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. Beyond bulletins, brochures and bake sales had a tremendous impact on how we get our message across to our congregation and community.
I would like to recommend the book to you, less clutter, less noise by kem meyer. 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. I would like to point out the joy that can be found in reducing the clutter in your home. 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. The author of this book, lorie marrero is a professional organizer. 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. 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.
How clutter affects your brain and what you can do about it. This book updates her 2009 version titled less clutter. Outlines accessible steps for simplifying a life by eliminating clutter, noise, and. 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. Your church needs less clutter, less noise wayne hedlund. If you work from home, for example, you have to stay disciplined in order to not become distracted. 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.
In 2010 a friend handed me a copy of kem meyers less clutter. When you help clear the path, you help people take their next step toward christ. In his latest book, the more of less, joshua becker leads you through the steps of finding. Information isnt bad, but too much becomes clutter instead of the inspiration, education, or entertainment its meant to be. Do you ever wonder why people today arent getting your message. What better way to get some inspiration than a decluttering book. Instead, kondos first rule is to tidy by categorydeal with every single one of your. Less noise beyond bulletins, brochures and bake sales, was nearly required reading for each new. Conversely, the fewer items we own, the easier it is to keep clutter at a minimum. To sleep better, stay cool and cut clutter wellness us news. Less clutter, less noise will give you that deeply need perspective. Once you stop, its likely the throng of thoughts will flood back in. Less noise beyond bulletins, brochures and bake sales, was nearly required reading for each new fishhooker and for many of our clients. The fine art of limiting yourself to the essential.
For me, the big take away from chapter three are the two key ingredients of advertising or marketing. Space to think, to work, or to dance around the living room. The fine art of limiting yourself to the business and in life. Here are four reasons why this book makes me smile.
Id always tackled clutter by roomtake on the office first, the bedroom next. A neat freaks illustrated guide to less clutter jessika hepburn. What was written as a book on church communications turned into a spiritual gutcheck for me. Less clutter, less stress ornish lifestyle medicine. This easytoread book is written in small, topical chunks, which makes it easy to. I was given the book, less clutter more life, as a gift. Kems free ebook smart communications essential list. When information becomes clutter and noise be more with less. In conclusion, thrifting and a frugal lifestyle have afforded me multiple gains. Kem meyers book on church communications strategies, less clutter. Nov 07, 20 webmds article, clear clutter out of your life, simply states, clutter equals stress. So find a noisefree room, clear a space near your bed and turn down your. Maybe you can relate to how they feelbombarded, skeptical, stressed, overloadedlooking for.
But as kem says, a lot has changed since she published it in 2009. I wouldnt normally do this but, i thought it was important enough to share with you. Less noise effective communications for an effective. Sometimes clutter can physically obstruct your path in a hazardous or irritating way. Dec 30, 2015 dark, quiet, cool but not cold, not too humid or dry, calm and uncluttered thats the perfect setup for sleeping. Clutter is the enemy of a room of any size, making the space feel cramped, crowded and uncomfortable. Its extremely practical too, with a ton of great ideas. 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 noise challenges us in a clear and fresh way to communicate to our congregation with cultural relevance. Were giving away a free copy of kems book, less clutter less noise, to one lucky reader today.
Beyond bulletins, brochures and bake sales by kem meyer 2009, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Getting motivated, clutter prevention, clutter reduction, and maintenance. 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. A marvelous resource for myself, my business and the communications team at our church. Clutter begins to appear most prominently when we own too much stuff. In his book feng shui for dummies, author david kennedy writes, whether or not youre aware of it, your environment profoundly affects your health, wealth, family life, relationship, and yes, even your destiny.
This book should be on the shelf of anyone who works at a church. If it sounds up your street, you can purchase it on amazon for. Frugal mindset leads to less noise and clutter thrifty shopper. She stands as a voice of reason in church communication, always returning the conversation to whats really important. Jun, 2017 in 2010 a friend handed me a copy of kem meyers less clutter. Ask these questions to turn your infoclutter back to helpful, joyful, inspiring information. Get your free copy of the simplicity quick start guide. In the same way that our things can clutter our surroundings, our thoughts and fears can clutter our minds.
Think about dusting a shelf full of precious moments, versus spending that time doing anything else. The answer is not in thinking happy thoughts or chanting affirmations. 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. What if you could cut through the chaos and the noise and find the direct route to your audience.
And because joshua is a longtime practitioner with sound credibility, the. Dec 14, 2010 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 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. Now, after having left the business world, kem is the communications director at granger community church. What was written as a book on church communications turned into. Less clutter equals less stress the mentality behind.
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. Dark, quiet, cool but not cold, not too humid or dry, calm and uncluttered thats the perfect setup for sleeping. We feel the weight and burden of our clutter, and we tire of cleaning and. My raving fans from public speeches demanded this book. Jun 05, 2009 as soon as i read the title, i knew that this was a book i needed to read. If you are responsible for anything in a church, you can learn from this book. This isnt some marketing tactic from the publishers. Kem meyer on effective communication the brook network. It is designed to encourage you to acknowledge your deepest feelings so you can accomplish your work and enjoy your life. Less clutter, less noise gives you the tools to communicate much more effectively. Why less clutter, less noise makes sense in my mind.
Kem meyer is the communications director at one of the most innovative churches in america, granger community. Not only because shes written this book, but because shes shaping how we communicate the gospel more clearly in churches. I love her blog name less clutter, less noise and that was the workshop she did for a packed room yesterday. The principles remain the same but have been updated with fresh content and perspectives in light of the everchanging landscape of communication and media. Less noise effective communications for an effective church should be required reading for anyone on staff at a church. Quickly establish your expertise through simple techniques you can use now for easy, early success. Reducing clutter noise in fast ultrasound imaging with transverse. Just like the secret to budgeting is spending less money than you earn, if you dont have more belongings than you do space to store them, organizing simply isnt an issue, and there is no need to fiddle with pvcpipe cubbies or installing hanging shoe racks on the back of every door.
More accessories in a room does not equal more or better decor. Beyond bulletins, brochures and bake sales by kem meyer yet, order it today. I came across kem meyer a few years ago when i spent the day in my office listening to the nines webinar conference. We help you craft communication systems that work for you not the other way around. In fact, she says, good communication is not so much about sending the right message as it is releasing the right response 17. 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.
She deals with a number of issues, always with short page pieces. Youll find that less clutter, less noise speaks louder than anything. Nov 30, 2011 your blog and your book are called less clutter. I n this interview, kem meyer discusses her book, less clutter. 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. 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. In this book, kem unpacks the proven strategies for communicating effectively with solutions and principles that build trust with your. Having a clean home is a good thing, but getting it clean is literally a chore. 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. As messages became more plentiful and diverse, it became a challenge to not get lost in our own flurry. To sleep better, stay cool and cut clutter wellness us. What if you could cut through the chaos and the noise to find a direct route to your audience.
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