Watching Greatness… in a Conference Call?
Posted On May 11, 2022 BY Hannah Morris
This post was written by Hannah Morris, Facilitator and Coach at The Latimer Group. When I want to improve at something, I study other people who do it well. I watch elite runners and examine their form. I read writers who inspire me and examine how they build a story with prose. One of my […]
Dear Latimer: More Answers to Your Questions
Posted On April 1, 2022 BY Dean Brenner and Hannah Morris
Hello friends! We recently added a new element to our website, where you can submit your communication questions directly to us. We will collect the questions, and either answer directly back to you, or when appropriate, publish your questions and our answers on our blog. Our goal here is to give you some quick support […]
Talking About Change: Keeping Connected Employees Connected
Posted On March 18, 2022 BY Hannah Morris
This post was written by Hannah Morris, Coach and Facilitator at The Latimer Group. What is “organizational identification” and why does it help and hinder change efforts? Put simply, organizational identification is feeling part of something. It is the way members feel a part of the collective mission, values, and priorities of an organization. Employees with […]
Talking About Change: Reducing Fear
Posted On March 16, 2022 BY Hannah Morris
This post was written by Hannah Morris, Coach and Facilitator at The Latimer Group. Our organizations and teams are undergoing more change than ever before. Some are large-scale organizational transformations, others are small-scale process shifts, but we are all feeling the impact of change. Adaptability to change is becoming essential – both for organizations and for […]
Dear Latimer: More Answers to Your Questions
Posted On March 11, 2022 BY Dean Brenner and Hannah Morris
Hello friends! We recently added a new element to our website, where you can submit your communication questions directly to us. We will collect the questions, and either answer directly back to you, or when appropriate, publish your questions and our answers on our blog. Our goal here is to give you some quick support […]
Dear Latimer: More Answers to Your Questions
Posted On February 25, 2022 BY Dean Brenner and Hannah Morris
Hello friends! We recently added a new element to our website, where you can submit your communication questions directly to us. We will collect the questions, and either answer directly back to you, or when appropriate, publish a series of questions and our answers on our blog. Our goal here is to give you some […]
Dear Latimer: More Answers to Your Questions
Posted On February 11, 2022 BY Dean Brenner and Hannah Morris
Hello friends! We recently added a new element to our website, where you can submit your communication questions directly to us. We will collect the questions, and either answer directly back to you, or when appropriate, publish a series of questions and our answers on our blog. Our goal here is to give you some […]
A Commitment to Honest Conversation
Posted On February 2, 2022 BY Hannah Morris
This post was written by Hannah Morris, Facilitator and Coach at The Latimer Group. It is always disappointing when something looks whole and attractive on the surface, but is revealed to have real foundational flaws. I’ve been going to a physical therapy office for the last couple months and every time I come home, I share […]
Dear Latimer: Our Answers to Your Questions
Posted On January 28, 2022 BY Dean Brenner and Hannah Morris
Hello friends! We recently added a new element to our website, where you can submit your communication questions directly to us. We will collect the questions, and either answer directly back to you, or when appropriate, publish a series of questions and our answers on our blog. Our goal here is to give you some […]
“What Is a Foreign Accent? It Is a Sign of Bravery.”
Posted On January 21, 2022 BY Hannah Morris
This post was written by Hannah Morris, Director of Facilitation & Evaluation at The Latimer Group. Author Amy Chua said this, and she is right. Speaking a language that isn’t your native tongue requires taking risks and facing difficulty. It requires embracing the idea that any imperfections are less important than communicating your opinion, feeling, or request. […]