6 Simple Steps to Avoid “Death By Meeting”
Posted On October 24, 2022 BY Dean Brenner
I ask the following question in every workshop or coaching session I lead: “Have you ever been to that meeting or presentation that was so disorganized, that you regretted accepting the meeting invite?” Of course you have. We all have. The Latimer Group spends a lot of time working inside large organizations, and all of […]
4 Easy Steps to Leading a Great Conference Call
Posted On August 29, 2016 BY Dean Brenner
A 2004 survey from Raindance Communications looked at the issue of multitasking. And for those of you who regularly lead conference calls (like me), brace yourselves… the numbers ain’t pretty. These stats are a little dated but still eye-opening. According to this survey: 90% of people surveyed said they multitask while on conference calls; 70% reported doing other, […]
Why You Should Make Time to Prepare for Meetings
Posted On April 13, 2016 BY Dean Brenner
One of the most frequent questions or objections we hear in our workshops, usually delivered right about the time we are teaching our Latimer Group Model for Persuasion, is this… “I don’t have the time to do the things you are telling me to do. I know I need to, but I just don’t have […]
Post from the Past: A Better Way to Open Your Meetings
Posted On April 11, 2016 BY Dean Brenner
(Note: This post was originally published in August of 2013. But it’s more important now than ever.) My family and I spent the weekend with some dear friends, and over the course of a weekend of laughter, swimming, ping pong and wine, the conversation turned (for a few minutes) to business. My good buddy, who […]