Recent Publications
No One Listens Anymore: A Series on the Challenges of 21st Century Teambuilding
[ Volume XI, Issue 1 ] “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.”” – Winston Churchill We care deeply about communication and leadership here at The Latimer Group. We think about, discuss, and teach communication skills all day, every day. And [...]
The US Federal Government: The Very Definition of a Modern Major Mess
[ Volume XI, Issue 1 ] In this issue of The Beacon, we begin a yearlong discussion of the undeniable challenges of team building in the 21st century. And in this issue of In the Spotlight, we look at the easiest and best example of some of these team building challenges, which sits collectively in [...]
The Beacon Blog Posts
- To Communicate Well, Be Honest… First, With Yourself June 10, 2013F. Scott Fitzgerald once wrote that “The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time, and retain the ability to function.” Here at The Latimer Group, we speak and write all the time about the importance of clear communication. We coach people every […]
- To Lead Well, You Must Manage Yourself First June 4, 2013I’m reading Phil Jackson’s new book, and it is a fascinating read from a guy with 13 NBA championships to his credit (2 as a player, 11 as a coach). And the book is not just a collection of stories meant to lift the veil of NBA life. The book is a collection of approaches […]
- Workplace Advice: Bring Joy to Others Everyday May 29, 2013My wife Emily gave a speech to graduating seniors and faculty last night at her high school. “Retiring” is too strong a word… she is still a young woman and will probably go back to teaching at some point. But she is taking some time away from teaching to be a full-time Mom for a […]
