What Our Busyness Communicates
Posted On September 8, 2021 BY Hannah Morris
This post was written by Hannah Morris, Director of Assessment & Advancement at The Latimer Group. At some point or another, we’ve all probably shared an exhausted statement of how busy we are. The reality is that when we are scheduled with meetings back-to-back throughout our workday or have an unending list of deliverables, it is hard […]
Latimer in the Wild
Posted On August 27, 2021 BY Lauren St. Germain
Publisher’s Note: This post was written by Lauren St. Germain, who has recently joined The Latimer Group as a Facilitator and Coach. We first met Lauren several years ago, in one of our workshops while she was working for one of our major clients. Lauren caught our attention right away as someone we might want to work more […]
Don’t Be a Static Leader
Posted On August 23, 2021 BY Dean Brenner
People are constantly evolving. As we grow, get older, and experience new things, the sum total of who we are is constantly changing. We are not the same people we were a year ago, two years ago, ten years ago. Because every experience, every relationship, every success, every failure, has an impact on the bottom […]
Minding the Gaps: Intentional Communication and Presence
Posted On August 20, 2021 BY Hannah Morris
(Publisher’s Note: Today’s post is the third in a three-part series this week, all written by Hannah Morris, Director of Assessment & Advancement at The Latimer Group. In this series, Hannah is leading us through an examination of how we learn and grow, and how self-reflection can become a critical component in our personal and professional development. Hannah […]
Self-Awareness for the Win
Posted On August 16, 2021 BY Hannah Morris
(Publisher’s Note: Today’s post is the first in a three-part series this week, all written by Hannah Morris, Director of Assessment & Advancement at The Latimer Group. In this series, Hannah will take us through an examination of how we learn and grow, and how self-reflection can become a critical component in our personal and professional development. […]
Speaking Tips: What to Do If You Ramble On and On and On…
Posted On August 2, 2021 BY Dean Brenner
Most people struggle to get to the point. Most people struggle with clarity and brevity. And this affliction is largely due to an inability to plan out the message, and prepare appropriately. Getting to the point quickly and clearly is not just a delivery technique. It is the output of organization and preparation. However, on top of good preparation, there are […]
Become a Diagnostician
Posted On July 26, 2021 BY Dean Brenner
The Olympic Games are happening this week and next, which will tell you everything you need to know about where my head is for the next few days. I love the Olympic Games, for many reasons. But near the top of the list is that I love learning about how elite performers became elite. And […]
How Quickly Should You Get to the Point? It Depends!
Posted On July 19, 2021 BY Dean Brenner
My colleagues and I always talk about the importance of getting to the point quickly. So don’t worry… I am not about to contradict twenty years of Latimer teaching. But my colleagues and I also believe in the importance of audience and situational awareness, and that we should always try to avoid a one-size-fits-all approach. […]
Dean Brenner on the Ebb and Flow Podcast
Posted On June 23, 2021 BY Dean Brenner
I recently had the pleasure of being a guest on the Ebb and Flow Podcast, hosted by Paul Leeming of Long River Wealth Management. I know Paul and his partners at Long River really well (full disclosure… the senior partner and founder of Long River is my father-in-law, Tom Lips). Their group sets the standard […]
Leadership Tips: Going Back to the Office
Posted On June 18, 2021 BY Dean Brenner
There have been a few moments throughout my coaching career when a single question appears that impacts the entire business community, regardless of industry, geography or company size. And right now is one of those moments. The universal conversation I am having with our client companies, the individuals I coach, my friends and business acquaintances, and […]