Leadership Tip: Look to Your Parenting for Help
Posted On September 8, 2016 BY Dean Brenner
My wife Emily and I are proud parents of two great kids, one age six, and one age sixteen months. We’re also both voracious readers, and we’re always looking for ideas and insight on better parenting. And much of what we read boils down to this: As a parent, will you make decisions that solve […]
Soundwaves: Brevity and the War on Detail
Posted On February 29, 2016 BY Dean Brenner
We talk and write often about our 5 “ingredients” in the recipe for great communication: Clarity, Brevity, Context, Impact, and Value. We also have written a few articles and blog posts about the War on Detail — the notion that details in business and communication DO matter greatly, but we should choose carefully which details we […]
Soundwaves: Why You Should Be More Than a Messenger
Posted On February 22, 2016 BY Dean Brenner
We talk about this subject VERY often in our workshops and keynotes at The Latimer Group. We think it’s a hugely important step toward gaining competitive edge in the workplace. The next time you speak in a meeting, or make a presentation, be MORE than a messenger. Make that presentation more than “just giving an […]
Soundwaves: Controlling the Voice Inside Your Head
Posted On February 8, 2016 BY Dean Brenner
We recently published a couple blog posts about the “inner voice” that often creeps inside us, and attempts to shake our confidence before a big meeting, speech, or presentation. We included some strategies about how to quiet that voice, and help alleviate some of the self-doubt and negativity that comes when that voice gets loud. […]
The Importance of Getting to the Point Quickly
Posted On June 4, 2014 BY Dean Brenner
“Be sincere. Be brief. Be seated.” ~Franklin D. Roosevelt We all complain about it, but we’re all guilty of it at times, as well. And in all our coaching, it’s one of the most common topics we run into with our clients. It’s the growing frustration with people’s inability to get to the point quickly […]