Think of Better Communication as a Service to Others
Posted On September 30, 2022 BY Dean Brenner
When we communicate well in the workplace — when we get to the point, when we articulate value, when we make the point clearly — what we are really doing is respecting our audience, and their time. When we do not prepare sufficiently, or make the point quickly and clearly, then what we are really doing is disrespecting […]
Organizations Are Promoting the Wrong People | #LatimerAt20
Posted On September 28, 2022 BY Dean Brenner
This is the second in a series of short essays written by CEO and Founder Dean Brenner, to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of The Latimer Group. In this series, Dean will share his reflections on, and learnings from, the last two decades. Twenty years ago, the person who got noticed and placed on the “leadership […]
Use Your Voice to Help Others Find Theirs
Posted On September 26, 2022 BY Dean Brenner
Before you start your day, take a moment and walk with me… a quick, figurative one. I know you are busy and you have a lot to do today. Just a few minutes, is all I ask. Pause for a moment, and think about your life, and your journey to get where you are right […]
5 Strategies for Managing Your Leader
Posted On September 23, 2022 BY Dean Brenner
In all the communication coaching that we do, one question seems to come up all the time. “How do I get my leader to realize he/she needs some coaching as well?” Most leaders are really good at identifying your areas of possible improvement. But the very best ones are also good at identifying their areas of possible improvement. If […]
How to Compete and Be Heard in a Noisy Business World
Posted On September 18, 2022 BY Dean Brenner
Communication clarity is really hard in the 21st century… a mantra I have recited over and over in this space. It’s hard because of the noise, the competition for mind share, and shrinking attention spans. But often the best way to combat difficulty and noise is to focus on the most simple, basic elements of […]
FATHOM Issue: The Biggest Roadblock to Organizational Success? Poor Internal Communication | #LatimerAt20
Posted On September 16, 2022 BY Dean Brenner
Hello, clients and friends of The Latimer Group, We are excited to share the latest issue of Fathom with you, as the first installment of our “Latimer at 20” anniversary campaign. Over the next several months, we will be coming to you with a wide variety of content, all of designed to share our best learnings […]
Dear Latimer: How Can I Make My Presentation More Conversational?
Posted On September 9, 2022 BY Dean Brenner
Hello friends! We are continuing our latest blog tradition of fielding your questions about effective communication. If you have a question you want to engage us on, send away! Just email us directly with your question. We will always answer directly back to you. And when appropriate, we will publish your question and our answer […]
The Flag on my Front Porch, and the Currency of Vulnerability
Posted On September 8, 2022 BY Dean Brenner
Author’s Note: I wrote this piece nearly two years ago, on September 11th, 2020, and then reposted it again in September 2021. And based on the number of emails and comments I received both times, it was clear that it resonated loudly with many. And everyone who knows me, knows I love meaningful traditions. This […]
Lessons from Desert Survival School
Posted On September 6, 2022 BY Dean Brenner
One night last week, I was going through some old files in my basement, and stumbled across a box simply marked “Desert, Spring 2002.” I knew immediately what it was… in May 2002, right around the time I was launching The Latimer Group, I took some time to clear my head and enrolled in an […]
How Do We Undermine Ourselves?
Posted On September 2, 2022 BY Hannah Morris
This post was written by Hannah Morris, Facilitator and Coach at The Latimer Group. Conversations are a dance. There are times when one partner or party clearly takes the lead, and other times where it is unclear who determines the next step. In these more delicate dances, we edge forward, check to see if our audience […]